@Scooper: How does stainless steel ride in comparison to something like Columbus steel, Reynolds 753, or Tange? Is it stiffer?

@VRB: Thanks for the input, and you're right, I'm probably being overly paranoid, but it's just one less thing I want to have to worry about when riding if possible. I don't intend to ride in downpours or anything, but sometimes you can't avoid getting wet (random shower, puddles, etc).