Originally Posted by Jim from Boston

Same here in Metro Boston.The carbon fiber bike is such a joy a ride that it is a further motivation to cycle-commute besides all the other benefits, so I ride it as often as possible.

I don't ride my carbon fiber bike in rain or ride it to work with a threat of rain; I use my beater mountain bike instead. I can safely leave the CF at work, and take a train home. The CF was also not used at all from December to mid-April, just to avoid salt, even on dry roads