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Will my bike get ruined outside?

I can't keep it inside and I don't have a shed or garage space because I live in a condo. I am currently storing it in my parents shed. I want to bring it here, but what can I do to keep it from gettting ruined. Possibly a tarp or maybe they make bike covers? Got any ideas?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You can keep it in the shed or under a tarp but the best thing to do is to keep it waxed and oiled. Get some good car wax (take the wax your parents use) and wax your bike this will keep it nice and shiney even in the rain also get some spray oil (wd40) and keep the chain oiled not so much that it runs off just a lite coating. You should also get some car upholstery wipes for your seat. If you take care of your bike it will last for years and look good the whole time.

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with the wd40 answer - see about a small tarp or plastic to cover it , when finished with the bike for a few days, coat the rims and chain/sprockets and handle bars ( if chrome) with wd40, use an automotive detail spray wax on the frame, some sort of tire dressing ( armor all ) on the tires and seat. Should help protect it from rusting.

    Kidd

    Source(s): Tinkered with bikes for 20 plus years...
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A tarp would be the best thing if there's no option of keeping it inside. There will still be a risk of the chain/spokes/sprockets getting rusted out, but it's better than leaving it outside uncovered.

  • 1 decade ago

    a tarp could work

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