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Old 07-20-2004, 01:51 PM   #25 (permalink)
Pete
 
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Re: Steel bike outside with plastic cover... will it rust?


"Mark Roberts" <markalroberts@hotmail.com> wrote
> Hi,
>
> I have a rather nice Roberts custom audax that currently occupies a
> prestigious place in my living room.
>
> Unfortunately for the Roberts, it's owner is extremely keen on getting
> a fast road bike, and the Roberts will be confined to an uncovered
> courtyard...
>
> If I get a full size cover for it, do you recon it'll still rust a lot
> faster than, say, having it in a bike shed?


Condensation under the plastic will kill it.

Pete


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