Originally Posted by
TransitBiker
I've had a bear of a time dealing with chains here where salty slush is a reality in winter, so i'm going to get the chaincase asap. I just wish i could also have a belt drive, so if i want to switch to an open guard, the non-rusting qualities of belts will be of benefit
Have you tried KMC or other stainless steel chains? They worked fine for me in Michigan winters where the standard method of snow removal seemed to be to just keep dumping salt on top. I did have to add lubricant frequently as it kept getting washed off, but if you use a full chainguard that should be less of an issue.