I use a plastic gallon jug of warm water and rinse the bike off outside, then let it dry in the garage. In temperatures below 15f/-9c I'll bring it inside. It seems to operate better storing it in warmer temperatures versus leaving it in the garage when its really, really cold out. I try to clean my drivetrain at least once a month, when temperatures allow. This year it hasn't been an issue with the mild winter that my region is having. But thats about it. I don't polish it up. I like to keep it looking grungy. I've had the same parts on it for years and they work just fine in the cold temperatures.
Last edited by scoatw; 02-03-16 at 06:28 PM.