Originally Posted by
ricohman
My fatbike was wet with snow and slush when I brought it home. I hauled it down to the basement to dry (wife not pleased).
Do any of you dry your winter bikes? My old Kona's drive train looks like the titanic.
And I really don't want my new bike looking the same.
Originally Posted by
skijor
I never did when I winter commuted. As long as you're ok with the mess en route to the basement to dry completely, go for it.
"Another school of thought is to never bring a cold bike into a warm place unless you can leave it there till it is thoroughly dry. As snow and ice melt off of the bike they run into all the wrong places and the opportunity for rust is enhances at the warmer temperatures."
http://http://www.icebike.org/Equipment/maintenance.htm
The last time I rode my road bike was Jan 1; it never is exposed to wetness, much less slop.
I agree with letting the beater bike air dry as described.