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Just bought my first bike this past April, 2004 America. I would sure appreciate any tips involving winter weather. I have a buddy with a garage but he's 15 miles away and I'd still like to ride on the sunny days. I have a covered patio that it stays under, so it doesn't get rained on. Just want to take as good care of it as I can. It rains a lot here and can get pretty cold. Thanks guys!
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Re: winter in the NW
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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well....Im no help. I slow down on my riding when it gets to the mid to low 40s and pretty much stop when it gets below 40. Also not a fan of riding in the rain on purpose.
I would suggest probably spraying some anti-corrosive stuff on some of the nuts and bolts. Maybe WD40. Ive seen a few bikes that spend a lot of time outdoors and there are parts that will rust.
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If it snows or freezes on the tarmac where you live, you might check if the road department sprays liquid magnesium chloride on the highways. It can be a bit corrosive.  jh
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
Ive seen a few bikes that spend a lot of time outdoors and there are parts that will rust.
Yea, but not much. 
Soren
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Morituri Nolumus Mori
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I almost hate to admit it but...I bought my '07 as an abused child.It had been stolen from it's owner and dumped in a ditch.After restoring her back & adding bling until the wife says stop it.She now lives in my garage next to the pellet stove with a nice flannel cover.There's five inches of snow out side and when I left for work this morning I swear I heard a deep sigh from under the cover...life is good!
..... ''BUT THATS WHAT THE PEOPLE LIKE TO READ ABOUT.....UP IN AMERICA'' Jimmy Buffett
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Thanks for the help guys. Found a cycle shelter similar to the Cycleshell called the bike barn. You can even order a small 60 watt air flow heater that's supposed to circulate moist air up and out. Guess I'll invest in that. Snowing like ****** today.
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