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.
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.
506330
I have had it outside for a year now in the Pacific NW and its rust free. I cover it with a tarp when it rains.
218662
I am not an expert but...I would say Yes, it is "resistant" if raining...not if bike goes under water for any longer period. Hope this helps.
94025
It is water proof but I have on occasion had parts of the bike wet after a heavy rainstorm.
1674776
Never been in one, but once you bring it home you can see it is made to a high standard and would likely not short out, but even so, you don't even want such a beautiful bike in the rain :D
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!
407754
They are supposedly water resistant, for what that's worth...I had another pair of similar Skymasters a few years ago, and had no problems with fogging or water intrusion... probably wouldn't immerse them in water, but rain or a splash here and there should be ok.
1094523
Depending on where you live. I live in Florida where the humidity is high most of the times and the frame is metal, so would probably get rusty, even under cover. If you live in a northern state, I would use it, but keeping it free from rainfall (under a covered porch). Hope this helps you, of course, just my opinion.
487003
Ours has been outside in all weather conditions. No rust although I think it is cast aluminum.
1616838
I can't say that it's waterproof, you'd have to rely on the manufacturer to answer that. But, I have ridden in the rain several times with no issues.
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.
924037
Hi, I've ridden through a light drizzle a number of times. No issues thus far. Hope it helps
1386393
I live a mile from the beach and have had no issues with the basket, I love it, its great, I can carry heavy weigh in both sides and feel balanced on my bike. It doesn't appear to be coated, not rust.
1106687
Mine has been driven around in the rain and also exposed to lawn sprinklers overnight and so far, no rust.
1379371
I had mine on a motorcycle that encountered many torrential rains. Keep the cover on when not in use. I'm not sure I would even consider taking my bike through a car-wash.
44468
I have accidentally left my bike out in the rain and I was able to towel dry it quickly so it doesn't retain water or get soaking wet. The fabric is not slippery when wet either so to be wet while riding it shouldn't be an issue. Hope this helps.