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I have a belt drive SS MTB for hitting the trails. Might buy a second studded tyre for it at some point for more intense winter duties. Its steel. But the belt system makes it really easy to clean. So rust isnt a major issue. For this reason I grab it alot when its wet.
I put some clip on mudguards on my bob jackson for wet road rides, and general commuting. Makes for a good training bike. But to be honest I'm slowly killing it. As I dont really have the time to keep cleaning it up.
For proper winter stuff I have a 1x10 Ti fatbike. Still dialling it in. But its intended as a no excuses, go out and fecking ride, anywhere, in any weather, bike. Hope to do some long rides on it soon.
My cargo bike has beefy disc brakes, and a IGH. So was meant as an all weather bike. Its too heavy to handle well on frost or ice though.
I like gears for winter riding. PITA to maintain. But only having one gear when conditions vary wildly, as they do up here. Isnt ideal.