I picked up an old Bridgestone BB 1 frame and headset for $10 to build into a dedicated winter commuter. Winter beats the heck out of a bike and there is a lot to be said for running parts you can replace inexpensively. Sure I'd like better brakes than the cantilevers that come on that bike but cantis do the job and the bike can take a 26 x 2.0 studded tire and fenders which works for me.