2006-11-29 06:52:09 · 12 answers · asked by c2006 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Not a good idea. It's best to keep it inside.
2006-11-30 09:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by granolagirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a nice bike now and want that bike to be nice in the Spring...smooth working with no squeaks or rust spots...its best to keep it indoors. If you have to store it outside, at least cover it up with some plastic or something. Water will wash the grease out. It will be squeaky and harder to pedal. The control cables might not work as well, too. If you really love your bike, keep it indoors.
2006-11-29 07:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by FreddyBoy1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. All my bikes live in the garage.
Maybe you could get away with it if:
- it's covered and out of the rain - maybe a tarp
- you keep it lubed and maintained / ride regularly / are willing to replace rubber and chain come Spring
- it's locked securely. Yes even it it's on the 2nd floor balcony of your apartment.
Good luck
Scott
2006-11-29 08:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can- the cold may affect the tires but it is ok to leave it out.You never mentioned how cold the weather is but for awhile it is ok to leave it out- be sure to lock it up so that someone does not ride off with it, good luck.
2006-11-29 06:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by jyone scotani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no permanent harm but the lubricates will temporary thicken ( this assumes no water contamination in the hubs and other parts )
and I'm assuming that 'riding bike' means bicycle as opposed to motorcycle ( which with modern bikes requires anti-freeze in the cooling system and a gas stabilizer in the fuel tank if not ridden for 30 days or more )
as for cold and moisture it will do no more harm than it does to your car ( you might as well say that exposure to the lower humidity will cause the plastics to release gases and age faster - it will but there are things that are considered normal wear )
2006-11-29 06:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't leave any of my bikes outside even in nice weather.
2006-12-01 05:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by kalaka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not recommended. if your going to store a bike for a long time, keep it in a basement or garage, or at worst, a shed. keep it someplace where it will be protected from the outside elements.
the cold wont really do much harm, its just the snow and rain that cause damage and rust.
2006-11-29 15:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can leave it in cold weather but u can't leave it in raining weather because it will rust the chain and everything on the bike.
2006-11-29 07:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dan H is 100% impressive. i'd also upload to that, examine each and every of the powered aftermarket upload-ons put in by the previous proprietor. make sensible they don't seem to be mismatched to that bike, make sensible the perfect bulbs are contained in the fog lights, and they are operating perfect (no longer growing to be warmth and dropping ability).
2016-11-29 22:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those large orange hooks and screw it into the ceiling of your bedroom and hook your bike there by the rear wheel.
I wouldn't leave any bike in a garage/shed. Too easy to steal.
2006-11-30 02:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by b4_999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tires can get weather cracks in them. The rain and/or snow falling on it isn't good for it either.
2006-11-29 07:10:09 · answer #11 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋