by Jett » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:32 pm
I put mine inside, though I'm uncertain if it's ever made a difference on my DS1, on the assumption that those rings, which can open some, are less likely to catch on stuff. But you can also just cover the chainplates with short sections of turnbuckle boots, which is on my "winter to do list."
Jett Conner