Originally Posted by
wc1472
I usually commute a short distance (>10 minutes)
Fenders to avoid throwing road salt and such up onto the drivetrain is about all you can do.
and then the bike is locked outside to a bike rack.
What's worst for the bike here is getting rained or snowed directly on. Ideally you could find a rack underneath some sort of roofing (like in a parking garage or something) so it's not directly exposed to rain and snow.