With the arrival of winter, all summer fun becomesirrelevant. At the same time, care must be taken to ensure that a long period of inactivity does not harm the inventory. This also applies to bicycles - a fairly large transport for which it is not always easy to find a place. What can be done to transfer to an iron horse in the spring without hassle?
What causes the careless storage of a bicycle in winter
Two-wheeled vehicle requires attention even in winter. If improper storage can occur, both minor and significant problems:
- Cracking of tires and chambers.
- Rust on all metal parts. The chain is especially prone to decay.
- Problems with the braking mechanism.
A long, simple benefit will not bring. And if you do not observe the rules of storage, then the iron horse will quickly become worthless.
Preparation
Bicycle storage in winter requires careful handling if the owner wants all the parts to remain intact, and not rust or cracked. Training includes:
- Self-inspection after the end of the season.This will identify the most problematic places. If the bike is somewhere worn out, some parts are faulty, then you can replace them, repair them, or mark what will be done in the spring.
- The bicycle should be carefully washed, cleaned of all dirt, since it can cause deformation, rotting or corrosion of some elements.
- Be sure to lubricate all the details again. Chain - especially carefully.
- If necessary, clean and lubricate the bearings.
- Brake cables need to be thrown off and weakened, so that they do not stretch and do not deform during the winter, nor do they scratch the frame.
- All elements that are subject to corrosion must be treated with special grease, painted.
- If the bicycle is not stored in a dry and warm room, then you need to wipe it with an oiled cloth. This will prevent moisture from entering the metal parts.
- If the iron horse will be in a standing position all winter, then it is necessary to pump up wheels. This will avoid deformation of tires and rims. If it hangs, the wheels should be lowered.
- So that the tires do not crack, you need to lubricate them with glycerin.
Bicycle storage in winter: conditions
This vehicle is rather fastidious to the conditions of detention. It is better to put it in a room with dry air, and not damp. Dampness threatens metal parts - they can rust.
Sudden temperature drops are very dangerous forbicycle. It is better if it will stand in a room where the thermometer does not drop below 0. The bike can endure negative temperatures without much damage to itself, but tires and brakes may suffer. Overheating is also undesirable. Therefore, the bike must be kept away from the heating devices.
There must be a lack of direct sunlight.Ultraviolet is harmful to tires. Also paint burns out in the sun, the seat and steering wheel cover cracks. To avoid this, you need to cover the bike with a rag.
Choice of storage location
It is best if the iron horse spends the winter inapartment, house or other heated room. Then he will not be exposed to precipitation, temperature, humidity, etc., Those who have a spacious vestibule are lucky. The bike can well winter there. The main thing is to avoid conflicts with neighbors because of this.
Bicycle storage in the winter in the garage is quitepermissible. He will be nice there, especially in limbo. A shed or other outbuildings are also quite suitable for these purposes. If the balcony is glazed, then you can put the bike there. Just be sure to cover it with a rag so that the paint does not fade.
Bicycle storage in the winter on the open balconyextremely undesirable. The fact is that here the bike will discover all the "charms" of bad weather: temperature jumps, frosts, rain, snow, sun and other atmospheric phenomena. All this, of course, will not do him good.
Moreover, you should not hang it out.Here the bike will not be protected at all, even with a canopy. And in regions where hurricane winds are frequent, fixings can also be disrupted. As a result, you can stay without any transport.
Storage of a bicycle in the winter under a simple canopy is even worse, since the wheels will stand on wet, dirty and frozen ground. As a result, tires will quickly become worthless.
How to compactly fold?
This is the most difficult question for those who remove the bike for the winter. Storage in the apartment is very problematic because of the size, and not everyone has garages. So what to do?
The most convenient way to remove bicycles with foldingframe: they take up half the space. You can save a lot of space if you disassemble a bike, at least partially - to come up with a separate place for the wheels and the frame is much easier than for the whole structure.
Reducing the width of the bike is easy: you need to remove the pedals and fasten them so that they are directed inward. The wheel should be loosened and turned so that it stands in the same plane with the frame.
Accommodation options
Bicycle storage in the winter in the apartment canrequire a lot of effort. The most convenient option is a hook in the wall or a special rod. A bike stored in a suspended state is least subject to wear. It also saves tires and prevents wheel deformation. It remains only to find a free wall.
If there is a lot of space under the bed, and she has highlegs, it is possible that the bike will fit there. It is most convenient if the bike is disassembled: the frame can be hidden behind the closet, wheels should be put on the mezzanine, etc. The most important thing is not to forget where it lies. Regardless of the storage option, cover the bike or its parts with a rag. Then the spring does not have long to clean it from dust and dirt.
