Protecting bike from weather

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Dan sloan

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Not to hijack but what does everyone do about protecting the bike from weather?
My last trip was 8 weeks with my bike on top of the 560. No rain but when I got home I noticed the brake rotors and bolt heads had rust. I've looked at bike covers but they say that they dont hold up to highway speed wind



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This is a question I have asked several bike shops that are selling ebikes --- I have not gotten a good clear answer from any of them.

I have a folding ebike -- when I take it with me, it goes into the back seat, or trunk. I lose a lot of storage sapace but its the only way I can be sure. The folding bikes fit into BIG plastic bins they sell at the home depot...its not perfect but it gets me there.
 
Thanks. I can fit it in the van but as you say it takes up alot of space.
Perhaps I can move everything else onto the roof rack. Remove front wheel and put the bike upside down.
 
I've seen some e-bikes on the back of RVs and Sprinters, with covers on them.

I'd check a couple places online; youtube, reddit, mtbike forums, ebike forums, Sprinter forums, etc.

I've driven a lot of miles with an urban commuter/cross on the hitch behind my TV alone, and 6000 miles mounted on the CI rear hitch...and for awwhile mounted on roof rack with front fork in a holder, wheel inside...
that all suffered drying out in the wind and rain, needing extra attention on chain lube and brake cables and rubber parts and so on.

So a cover is worth the investment if you put a lot of miles on with a nice bike attached. I wouldnt try to cover one on top, but I think the wind shadow behind TV or teardrop will help the cover last longer.

Let us know what you decide. Good idea.
 
Dan sloan said:
Not on the back on the roof of camper so more in the wind. I contacted a few companies that make them and they said not recommended.
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Even if they are in a bag, the famous "BR" will permeate that space....mist. Mine is not a lectric --- its a 'metro' -- too much money to take chances.
 
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