Are the materials of this bike water/rust resistant? I live near the ocean and experience frequent fog and rain.
161309
Mine is 2 years old going on 3 and is on a houseboat in Key West. The machine screws (hex) that hold the calipers together and other misc. hex screws such as for the water bottle attachment are rusting. I plan to replace them with ss screws before they rust so much that I cannot remove them. They still have good threads. The bike is holding up better than I though it would, being stored in salt air, sometimes in the rain. It will probably be stolen before it rusts up. My last one was.
161310
fluid film or spray thompsons water seal on them. ( its not just for wood) it has kept my bike bell totally rust free when my other one which was the same exact one without the seal sprayed on rusted completely. Also if you go to ebay and search bike cover waterproof you will see some that have a picture of bikes and scooters on the cover. well those ones are great for bikes and scooters. they will crack in the sun after about 6 months though. for less than $10 cant beat it though.
604426
Water does bead. My bike is outside all year round and stays dry. After two years its stood up to cold rain and snow. Color is fading though but integrity of cover is not deteriorating.
1674779
I have never rode in the rain, and I have never heard that. It does not seem likely to me when all the electronics and battery pack is all sealed up. This bike is GREAT!!
1148186
Mine is outside all weather in Pennsylvania all year. I don't store my bike because I don't stop riding it when it gets cold. The water resistance lasts about a year. After that it's a dust cover. For the price you can afford to buy a new one each year.
1106687
Mine has been driven around in the rain and also exposed to lawn sprinklers overnight and so far, no rust.
962545
So far so good!! I'm a little surprised though with some rust spots on the frame, I would have thought that this wouldn't occur as they are used out doors.? But no sign of threads coming loose ! I have been using them all summer. Good luck with yours!
1012144
Mine hasn't rusted any and I haul kayaks with it after they have been in salt water. It is exposed to the salt air on the FL coast as well. I do wash it after use and it is stored in a shed. If the powder coating gets chipped it will start to rust. It is mild steel and thick, it would take a long long time before it became a structural issue. Touch it up when it gets chipped and it will be fine.
986974
O rings have been secure enough for me, at least for the two months I have been using the mount. I'd suggest getting a couple of spares for each bike . . . just in case. How will extended periods of sun and rain affect them? As I said, just in case.
1736187
I always use it for shaving before I take a shower, so fogging isn't a problem. WHen it is, a three second blast from my hair dryer clears it up. As for Rust, I don't see how that will ever be a problem and certainly hasn't so far. It doesn't look to constructed of materials that would ever rust.
2057738
Yes very much so...I am in Florida so it rains everyday during the summer. The unit is powder coated and so far there has been no rust or corrosion at all. I am using two of them as plant tables for my herbs and they get watered every day. Good buy for the money.
490042
I think any bike needs to be in to the house or garage , or may be needs a bag shield , I think the material of the bicycle could suffer corrosion or rust.in my opinión.
1416132
I have ridden in the rain with no problem. If you leave your bike outside for long, I suggest you unsnap the computer unit and bring it inside. That feature works very easily.
1937372
I've not ridden with them in the rain to speak of, but when I've cleaned the bike water retention was not an issue. They are denser than a sponge and not absorbent.
322764
I don't leave my bike out in the weather. It has gotten wet from the lawn sprinkler. It doesn't soak up water as far as I can tell.
1394797
It is made of steel. It may rust if its exposed I would imagine. I will say it had not even crossed my mind. I have used it to hold my bike while I wash it with the hose. I did let it dry in the sun. I've had it for a few months and have used it often. For the money I have made a great buy.
327199
I've ridden with my in the rain and it survived just fine. During one particularly heavy downpour during a long training ride I wrapped some cling wrap around it before attaching it to the bike but looking back I feel like that was probably unnecessary.
94024
Yes. My cover has withstood the torrential downpours of the Georgia springs and I've never had a wet bike. Great cover. Very we'll made. Had mine for just over a year now.