Winter Bike

[Rubylvr]

Hi All-
Just got my new rims/wheels on my Ruby, and it ROCKS!!! Dilemma: Now it
is a $4000.00 bike, and I don't want to ride it in the rain, and don't want custom fenders on it. Suggestions? I want drop bars, some speed and easy clean up after a ride in the rain. AND< $500.00!!!! Any thoughts? How do people feel about their single speeds? Thanks team!!
Michelle

[Tri Girl]

What about something from here (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm)? Cheap bikes (not cheap quality) and something you could add fenders and all that good stuff to. I've known someone who ordered from there and had a great experience.