Originally Posted by
alias5000
Glad to hear from you. I'm just ~100km west of you. Was looking forward to your feedback. What do you use to shower your bike? Do you dry it? I guess, you can store it inside afterwards, no?
I'm fortunate that I have a shower at work into which I can take my bike. Also fortunate that no one else uses the shower, but I do clean up the mess I make. I'll let it drip dry inside and then wipe it down. Some quick lube after that and it's good to go.
I do realize that not everyone has the luxury to clean, or even store, their bikes inside, but I think even a wipe down after a wet ride, perhaps with a spray bottle and warm water, is helpful in preserving the parts that are susceptible to corrosion.