Timeline for Leave a bicycle in the rain for a day - is it safe?
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| Jul 23, 2016 at 18:10 | comment | added | Willeke♦ | Ever seen photos of bikes in Amsterdam? Many of those are never under a roof, and believe me, it rains plenty in Amsterdam. And round the year, not just in Autumn. (But I have to admit that most of those are build to withstand a bit of rain. And all of them have their seats, so no risk of rain going in the seat post.) | |
| Jul 22, 2016 at 12:41 | comment | added | k102 | @sleske That sounds good, thanks! Now switched to wet lube (since this summer switched to rain) - all good for now | |
| Jul 22, 2016 at 11:50 | comment | added | sleske | Just as an anecdote: My bicycle (mid-range trekking bike) has spent about half its time outside for the last five years, in rainy western European climate, and it's just fine. So don't worry - just keep your chain well oiled. | |
| Oct 2, 2013 at 14:34 | answer | added | Jahaziel | timeline score: 2 | |
| Oct 1, 2013 at 18:17 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/#!/StackBicycles/status/385106083750367232 | ||
| Oct 1, 2013 at 15:22 | answer | added | Jason Brown | timeline score: 2 | |
| Oct 1, 2013 at 11:52 | comment | added | k102 | @DanielRHicks, I take off a bike computer and both lights 'cause they can be stolen easily | |
| Oct 1, 2013 at 11:23 | comment | added | Daniel R Hicks | Just put a plastic bag or a shower cap over the seat. And make sure the chain is properly lubricated. And you may want to take off your bike computer, if you don't normally. | |
| Oct 1, 2013 at 11:05 | vote | accept | k102 | ||
| Oct 1, 2013 at 10:40 | answer | added | Chris H | timeline score: 12 | |
| S Oct 1, 2013 at 10:33 | history | suggested | Chris H | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Oct 1, 2013 at 10:24 | history | asked | k102 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |