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[Fido]

I ride my bike at least twice a week during the winter, mainly in dry weather. I keep it in a garage. Is there any point in keeping it covered, and if so, with what?

[Anders F. R.]

If the garage is clean and not very dusty etc., there is no need for covering the bike if you use it twice a week. .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

I normally cover my bikes with old cotton bed sheets during winter storage, just to keep dust away from them. Winter storage normally means late October to April here, and I don't start them during this period. .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

Whatever you do, don't cover it with anything waterproof. That will just keep the moisture inside and prevent it from drying. .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

Regards, Anders F. R.

[Alan R]

----------covering it whilst in the garage will also protect the paintwork from the odd "ding" or two that can happen from time to time.