Originally Posted by Richard W
I saw a very good point in another topic. Is there a way to prevent the salt and grit which is put on the roads from ruining a bike? It would certainly be a worry to me.
Fenders are important. Salt does not just form on the bike -- it splashes up from the tires. If your fenders are not long enough, it is easy to fabricate mudflaps. At least a partial chaincase is also a good idea. For any winter bike info,
www.icebike.com is a good idea.
If you have to ride a bike without either of these forms of protection, rinse it off and/or store it in a cool place. Warmth melts icy slush and makes the resulting brine more reactive.
On the other hand, driving your car in the salt and grit is probably a worse idea than riding your bike in it.
Paul