It really depends how long you want your bike & components to last, doesn't it?XC Racer said:What do I do when I get home?
A quick wash down with a low pressure hose plus a bit of WD-40 should do the trick. If you have time you could also dry it off. Don't forget to apply a small bit of bike specific spray greese the following day (the WD-40 removes the water but also removes much needed lubricant). A few minutes care and attention after each spin will keep your bike and componets in good nic and you up and out on the bike. (can save you money too). Hope this helps.XC Racer said:I have made a good training program form myself, but it rain about one a week over here.
I have all the waterproof stuff, but what do I do when I get home and my bike is wet?Do I just Leave it?
(It is an Aluminium frame Merida)
Have you tried to apply the grease without the WD? The solvent carrier of an aerosol grease will be more effective than WD40 in displacing the water away from the metal, though droplets may remain on the outside, over a layer of grease. There will be no WD40 present to dilute the grease after it dries.bonirl said:A quick wash down with a low pressure hose plus a bit of WD-40 should do the trick. If you have time you could also dry it off. Don't forget to apply a small bit of bike specific spray greese the following day (the WD-40 removes the water but also removes much needed lubricant).
Doing this after every ride would drive most people bonkers.epictrailrider. said:Always wipe it down. I live on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada where it rains all winter. After a ride I use... I run the chain through a chain cleaner then re-lube.
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