My LBS kind of lost a gasket with last week. I came in for some problems I was having and it turned out the bottom bracket (SRAM GXP) was absolutely shredded on one side - the bearings had come out - and the thing just looked like a gunked up, terrible mess. I could swear that I cleaned that thing out in October - it was my first time taking it apart - maybe I didn't seal it up correctly?

But the LBS got on me about not having fenders. I ride all weather and when it rains I usually hose my bike off when I get home and always store it inside. I just can't stand fenders for some reason - but I suppose if it will really help keep the parts in good working order...

I commute all-weather 30mi a day 4 days a week - half in the city and half bike path.