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Old 10-13-09 | 03:37 PM
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Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc

Since you're in LA, you don't have to contend with road salt and all the other corrosives that winter-snow commuters do. Your frame should be fine in the rain. I used to ride my old steel MTBs through creeks and in the rain, etc. without ever having heard of FrameSaver.

Like Andy K, I contend with a lot of rain all winter and he's right. There's no need for an elaborate routine. I keep 2 chains in rotation for the winter and swap them out from a jar of mineral spirits about every 2 weeks. At that time I'll wipe down the rest of the drivetrain and check my brake pads and rims. That's about it.
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