It's November as I write this, which means winter is well and truly here for most of us. We all know wet and dirty winter road conditions are harsher on the best road bikes compared to dry summer ones. Bikes will often get dirtier on a ride, and water, salt and mud can all accelerate wear and contribute to corrosion on various components.
Some riders diligently look after their bike, and others will coax the machine through to the spring as its condition slowly deteriorates until it gets flung into the garage and forgotten about for the summer. Ever been in a panic the night before your group ride, trying to sort your bike out, which was in pieces on the garage floor? Maybe this will help.
