Egads!

[Jo-n-NY]

wipe the gunk off dry and your shiny new paint job will be scratched....

I have been told the same by my dh....I wipe mine down with cycling polish and lube the chain.

I do not think there is anything that will rust. Can you clean after your ride & when you get home?

~ JoAnn

[pooks]

Oh, your poor Ruby. I'll bet she can buff up like new when you get her home, though.

That's something I've wondered about -- how paranoid I'll be with a new bike. I hate having things I have to worry so much about (unless it's something I don't actually use and just look at). A new source of stress! LOL