Bike cover

[The_East_Stand_View]

I have no covered bike rack at work. Was thinking of buying a cover to
Put over bike whilst parked up to keep dry. Is this necessary?

 

[Adasta]

Yeah, it's definitely a good idea. If you leave the bike out for too long, bits will start to rust.

If anyone has a good recommendation, I'd also be interested in hearing it...

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Edinburgh Bike Coop ones are ok, you need to position any cover to avoid water pooling in the rain.

 

[Digital_Cowboy]

I have no covered bike rack at work. Was thinking of buying a cover to
Put over bike whilst parked up to keep dry. Is this necessary?

I use a Topeak bike cover 99% of the time when I lock my bike to a bike rack. If the rack is under cover, I don't bother with the cover.

 

[fossyant]

I've used one in the past for years. Had to carry mine as well - bit bulky, but I'm sure if you rolled it up and secured it from blowing away whilst un-used it would be fine.

Cheap motorcycle covers work. Don't forget to pin the bottom edges under your wheels to stop it blowing off.

 

[Keith Oates]

Getting the bike 'indoors' is always the best option but if you can't do that then using a cover is the next best thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mad at urage]

Yes, it's a really good idea to cover the bike as some parts of modern bikes are eaten by rainwater!

Tesco bag over the seat - job jobbed also stores under the seat whilst not in use ).

 

[Melonfish]

Sil-nylon tarp. get at most camping stores etc, folds up small and is light, covers the whole bike, fasten with bungee's
no worries
failing that there's the expensive bike covers?

 

[Adasta]

Yes, it's a really good idea to cover the bike as some parts of modern bikes are eaten by rainwater!

Oh yeah, I forgot that rust magically evades "modern" bikes! How silly of me!