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  1. stuck on a garage? creative ideas??? 
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    Hi all

    Before I get another bike next year I want to prepare if that makes sense.

    I do t have a garage but live in a flat with allocated parking which is in a car park.

    My main issue will be storing my bike as I dont want it to get rusty quickly.

    Can you get some sort of device that folds up that can store a bike (not a rain cover as bike still gets wet). Or due you thibk its easier to pay £20 per week to store it in them self storage containers for when it snows as am getting a cruiser.

    Sorry if this sound pritty dumb just dont have any garden I live on a main road not storage anywhere.

    Maz xxx
     
     

  2. Re: stuck on a garage? creative ideas??? 
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    I don't think there is any cover, shed, fold over thingy that will keep that dampness away that forms when the weather conditions are right.

    I have a nice water tight shed for the bikes I cannot get in the garage. It keeps things nice and dry 90% of the time but at certain times things get ever so slighly damp in there. You ultimately need it heated or have a dehumidifier in there.

    My garage is attached to the house. I draft sealed the door and the warmth from the main house wall keeps the air nice and dry
     
     

  3. Re: stuck on a garage? creative ideas??? 
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    Agreed with Del. No cover will totally protect your bike.

    You can get proper steel sheds that hold bikes, but a garage is best.
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    Only option seems to be storage away from your house. Do you anyone local who has a garage or a shed to could rent?
     
     

  5. Re: stuck on a garage? creative ideas??? 
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    No I dont.

    However in Westbury there is a self storage company that only charge £5 per week! Over the winter period that will be perfect.

    I was given the details by a mate...

    Thanks all x
     
     

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    I've seen some self storeage and you would be better off leaving it in your parking space. Find someone with a garage over winter if you aren't going to ride it (or maybe at the weekends)
    Sometimes it is better not to use a cover so damp parts can dry.
     
     

  7. Re: stuck on a garage? creative ideas??? 
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    the self storage at southwick storage is pretty good.

    i might be using them over this winter.

    i'd check them out before writing it off
     
     

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