1 / Change your oil. Wipe your chain clean then add one drop of wet-weather lube to each pin. If you wipe your chain after each ride, you should make it weeks or months before having to reapply, says Velo Cult owner Sky Boyer.
2 / Check for wear. Drivetrains, brake pads, and rims deteriorate faster in wet weather. “Your shop has tools to gauge wear, so have these parts checked periodically,” Boyer says.
3 / Keep spray away. By keeping you dry, fenders make winter riding more pleasant. Choose wide, durable aluminum models for a commuter bike; on a road bike with limited clearance, go with narrow plastic options that are light and easy to install.
4 / Get snow tires. Wide models with soft rubber will better stick…