Storing bikes outside.

[Knightly85]

My bike had to be stored outside, on a bike rack in a private secure car park and I have two locks on it. Obviously it rain last night now my bike is all wet, I want to keep the bike in good conduction. Is it wise to get a cover for it for when I'm no using it?

 

[PaulSB]

If it was my bike I would cover it.

 

[Knightly85]

If it was my bike I would cover it.

Yes I think I will I have a really nice bike for a begginer, I want to keep it working and looking good. I have so much to learn.

 

[DCBassman]

Mine is locked to railings out side my flat, with a Mantle bike cover.

 

[DCLane]

Make sure your chain's lubricated with 'wet' lubricant as well. That way it won't wash off in the rain as easily.

 

[DCBassman]

Make sure your chain's lubricated with 'wet' lubricant as well. That way it won't wash off in the rain as easily.

Quick spray before and after use with GT85.

 

[Knightly85]

I'll buy some

 

[DCLane]

My cover's from eBay/Amazon and is Chinese - the cheapest of it's type is: £12

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANFTOP-Waterproof-Mountain-Resistant-Protection/dp/B07217PF9W


The Mantel one above's better. But mine works on a cheap pair of bikes stored outdoors.

 

[vickster]

Cover .l. and make sure the saddle is locked to the frame, or take seat post and saddle indoors with you when leaving the bike (mark the post with tape so you know where to put it back).
presumably you have two gold rated d locks? Or a D and a chain say

 

[Knightly85]

My cover's from eBay/Amazon and is Chinese - the cheapest of it's type is: £12

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANFTOP-Waterproof-Mountain-Resistant-Protection/dp/B07217PF9W


The Mantel one above's better. But mine works on a cheap pair of bikes stored outdoors.

I just bought one from Amazon

 

[Knightly85]

Cover .l. and make sure the saddle is locked to the frame, or take seat post and saddle indoors with you when leaving the bike (mark the post with tape so you know where to put it back).
presumably you have two gold rated d locks? Or a D and a chain say

I will take the saddle that's a good idea, I don't have D locks I have coded chain locks. One cheap one over the front wheel and frame and a more heave duty one locking it to the bike rack.

 

[rogerzilla]

Smear all chromed steel parts (nuts, bolts, brackets, possibly headset and some brake parts) with vaseline to prevent rust. This also works against winter salt even if your bike is normally parked under cover - just wipe it off in spring.

 

[Gunk]

I would suggest you buy some ACF50 spray, spray it on to a rag and make sure every nut, bolt and fastening is coated. I’ve used it on motorcycles and it is brilliant stuff, it’ll keep your bike looking like new.

 

[Knightly85]

I would suggest you buy some ACF50 spray, spray it on to a rag and make sure every nut, bolt and fastening is coated. I’ve used it on motorcycles and it is brilliant stuff, it’ll keep your bike looking like new.

I'll get some.

 

[Knightly85]

This is how my bike is, as you can see it's raining and I've ordered a cover to go over it witch will be here Friday.