Originally Posted by
LesterOfPuppets
Yeah, extra care needs to be taken for outdoor bikes, especially if you're close to the ocean. I'd start soaking those CR bolts with PB Blaster or something right away so that they can be loosened when you decide to change them.
I wax my bikes once a year and they live indoors with me, if I had outdoor bikes I'd likely wax once in spring and once in fall. I also spritz stem bolts, etc with WD-40 often, as they tend to collect water and rust.
I usually use Pledge spray wax, which is actually silicon. If your bike is outside and used frequently you should spray and wipe it down once a week; it also makes it real shiny!