Wow - note to self "claim is not a good word to use in Bikeforums". I've read a few of your posts and appreciate and value your comments, however I had no idea what you were referring to - hence my question. I apologize if you found my liberal use of the word “claim” condescending – I had no intention of it being taken that way.

I ride quite a bit in the cold (that is, for a lucky guy) - and frankly I have never had a problem. After reading your post, I was wondering if I was doing damage that I was not aware of – apparently not, thank you for your response.