How do you choose a bike for winter use

[Moodyman]

For commuting, I don't ride my steel bikes in the wet or when salty. I prefer my aluminium framed rigid MTB with an 8 speed drivetrain. Durable and cheap to replace components.

I don't do leisure rides if it's raining, so the steel bikes only come out if dry. Winter salt is not bad if it's dry - you know...them sub-zero temps when it's bitterly cold but when the air is free of moisture.

 

[fossyant]

For me the choice is a commuting bike or not.

As for grease ports. Love the ones on my Dura Ace 7400 hubs. Never needed to strip the hubs and freewheel, just inject some fresh grease, the old stuff is ejected, awesome.

 

[biggs682]

the ability to fit gaurds is a plus

but must admit they all get ridden