Our garage is too full…we need to find another storage option for 2 adult-size bikes and 2 kid bikes. I want to be able to securely lock up the bike, but also protect it from rusting in the rain. We own our own home and have a small backyard with some extra space. Any suggestions???
You should weigh your options with all the junk in the garage and determine what is more important to you, those boxes that have stuff you havent touched or looked at in over 4 years or the well being of your bikes from having made the right decision by making room for them in the garage rather than letting them rust out in the backyard so that the next time you need them they are all nice and rusted…..Not a hard one to figure. Besides that if the bikes you have will rust by being left outside then you might want to consider an upgrade since only low end bikes tend to have parts that can rust in the first place. Put them in the garage or spend more money anyway!
Anything you use to cover them outside to keep rain off will capture condensation underneath at night which will defeat the whole purpose of covering them in the first place and will lead to rust- dont believe me? Go right ahead and do it and I will know you did when you come back and ask if it is ok to use WD 40 to clean a rusty chain later on…..
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Unless you put them into a shed, your options are limited. Even covering them up or putting them into a box outdoors, will get the moisture in.
Have you looked into a hoist system for the garage? They are not that expensive ($25-$40) and they worked great for my tiny garage. You just hook the bikes in and pull them out of the way until the next ride. Something like this one:
http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&mpe_id=15788&productId=1023851&intv_id=25001&evtype=CpgnClick&langId=-1&catalogId=10551&ddkey=http:ClickInfo
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me. Always need more room for gear.
You should weigh your options with all the junk in the garage and determine what is more important to you, those boxes that have stuff you havent touched or looked at in over 4 years or the well being of your bikes from having made the right decision by making room for them in the garage rather than letting them rust out in the backyard so that the next time you need them they are all nice and rusted…..Not a hard one to figure. Besides that if the bikes you have will rust by being left outside then you might want to consider an upgrade since only low end bikes tend to have parts that can rust in the first place. Put them in the garage or spend more money anyway!
Anything you use to cover them outside to keep rain off will capture condensation underneath at night which will defeat the whole purpose of covering them in the first place and will lead to rust- dont believe me? Go right ahead and do it and I will know you did when you come back and ask if it is ok to use WD 40 to clean a rusty chain later on…..
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PBS sales in VA and my bikes cannot rust!
If you don’t have any room in your house, your next best option will be the back yard. However, don’t just leave your bike in the backyard, make sure to lock them up. I would recommend getting a separate lock for each bike, so that if there is a thief, it will take them a lot longer to get through the locks, maybe enough time for you to notice them. However, if the bikes are out of sight, I think the possibility that someone will try to steal them is limited. However, better to be safe than sorry. I would recommend U-locks or a Kryptonite lock.
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http://www.bike-locks.com
I would recommend anything but locking them up outside. They can be stolen or damaged at anytime. I recommend you check out http://www.storagedeluxe.com/. I use them and I keep Kayak and other rafting equipment in there and I never have a problem. They have units of all sizes so you should not have a problem keeping your bikes in there. I hope this was helpful.
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http://www.storagedeluxe.com/