Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
I specifically built my rain bike as a FG. Better traction and no need to worry about all the gunk ruining a derrailleur. But you still have to ride carefully. Have a moderate gear (70 inches or so), a brake or two, and keep good tread on the tires.