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 short but convenient, June 13, 2007
By Pat (PAYSON, AZ, United States)
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I waited a few days to review this purchase to see how it works in rain and dew. Basically I like this cover.
Pros:
It's lined with a silky parachute material that makes it lightweight but easy to maneuver over bike components. The outside silver is also slick.
The black wheel, seat, and handlebar outlines are quite handy and the contrasting material looks good.
It's nicely shaped to a bike's outline.
The light elastic at the bottom is some help to keep it curved to the bike. A clip is needed under the bottom bracket to keep it on securely in wind.
It's fairly sturdy without being stiff plastic.
Cons
Pouch is too small to cram it back in easily and without risking tearing the material with the zipper. I wondered why such a tiny pouch.
Why is the cover so short? The bottom quarter or more of a 26" bike are exposed to rain. Lot of important components down there. My tiny folding bike has 20" wheels, and the cover still doesn't reach to the ground in front. I would never have been able to use this on my good Blur.
The seat and handlebars and any other components touched by the cover are damp with moisture in the mornings. Dew seeps through. Most rain rolls off, but moisture still gets through. I've had this problem with a previous cover, and I just keep a plastic bag for over the seat and handlebars at night. Then I put the cover over that.
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 Consider this disposable, August 14, 2008
By lucypye (Santa Barbara, CA United States)
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This bike cover is sufficient at first, but, after owning it for a while, I see that it has some major flaws. It doesn't cover the wheels entirely, it doesn't fit back into the zipper pouch once opened, and it tears like crazy after a while. I've considered duct-taping the inside where all the holes are, but then I ask myself: why don't I just buy a better quality bike cover?
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 Easy to use and fits well, May 14, 2007
By cwinton (Jacksonville, FL USA)
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I purchased 2 of these for the bicycles my wife and I ride. They are exactly what I needed to protect our bikes from dust and moisture when parked on our back porch. They are certainly good enough for temporary full weather exposure as well. Our bikes are different brands, mine a mountain bike and hers a ladies cruiser. The covers fit well for both bicycle shapes. There is an integrated pocket to fold the cover into it you want to carry it with you, which would be useful if you are riding to work or school, I suppose. Integrated elastic around the base of the cover ensures a good fit across the tires.
January 9, 2011: I thought it might be helpful to report I'm still using these after more than 3 years and they are still in great shape. The elastic is even still good. When I hose off the porch, I blast these (on the bicycles) to knock the dust off so they've had their share of abuse. I continue to be very pleased with them.
29 of 30 people found the above review helpful.
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Serves its purpose, March 12, 2007
By Katie
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This works on smaller bikes. I have a comfort crusier and it is kind of difficult for the plastic cover to cover both wheels. I don't want to strech it to much because I don't want it to tear.
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Very Nice Bike Cover, September 4, 2006
By RV Biker (Silicon Valley, CA USA)
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This is just what I was looking for. A very nice bike cover that fits well. I really like the fact that it folds up and zips back into its small case. It is nice when you find a great product.
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Good value for money, September 20, 2005
By M. Braddick (Dover, DE USA)
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The product is exactly as it is described. It fits my bike just as i had hoped. It is also easy to use and folds up nicely for travelling. Good quality material and construction. Would definately look here again for any future bike needs.
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Only lasted a year, October 8, 2008
By pab920 (Norfolk, VA United States)
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Ar first I really liked this cover as it fit my bike well. I ordered a second one when I bought a new bike from AMZN. It last about a year before it rotted and tore. For this price I think it should have lasted at least 2 years. I will not purchase another one, so if anyone has found a durable cover in this price range please let me know. Thanks.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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So far so good..., March 15, 2007
By C. Horne
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It fits nicely on the bike but I would prefer if the fabric was a bit thicker. I don't know how long it's going to last in the sun and rain. It will certainly work for a few years.
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too short & too thin, January 6, 2009
By Kenney
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Basically the cover is too short and does not cover the entire wheels of the bike properly. The material of the cover is also a lot thinner than I had imagined. It is almost paper thin and it feels very fragile and weak. I'm not sure how long can this material can withstand the outdoor weather of sun and rain exposure. I'd expected a higher quality product from Topeak, considering the amount paid for a mere sheet of fabric. And also, folding the cover in its bag is like mission impossible, so don't even bother trying.
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Covering $7K of heaven, November 19, 2007
By CharNoble3000
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True, you will never get it back in its attached bag, but, this is a great cover if you are overly protective of your bike.
Pro's
Professional Look | Easy on/off | good quality | lightweight | delivered next day from amazon.
Cons's
good luck getting it back in its case - but not an issue as I never cared for covers for my cover :)
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Great Cover - A Little Thin, June 18, 2007
By Sic Semper (Atlanta, GA)
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We wanted to protect our brand new bike and so purchased these covers. They are well sculpted to fit the bike and it is nice not having to have a separate case to hold the cover. However the material is thin (which I am sure helps with making it compact when you zip it up) and I am concerned that it may tear under medium tension. Only time will tell...
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Covering $7K of heaven, November 19, 2007
By CharNoble3000
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True, you will never get it back in its attached bag, but, this is a great cover if you are overly protective of your bike.
Pro's
Professional Look | Easy on/off | good quality | lightweight | delivered next day from amazon.
Cons's
good luck getting it back in its case - but not an issue as I never cared for covers for my cover :)
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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 Absolute Junk, May 13, 2010
By J. Overmire
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Too small to cover all but the Tiniest Bicycles. Cheap Fabric - Don't waste your money
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wish I had listened to other reviews, April 13, 2011
By Robert L. Meeks (Wilmore, KY)
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The basic gist of my experience is that I wish I had listened to other reviews highlighting that it only claims to be water RESISTANT, not waterPROOF. I keep my bike outside and wanted the protection from water that a tarp offers, but with the snug fit of this cover. It looks pretty, fit my bike well, but could barely be called water resistant.
I'd say this cover is probably great if you plan on keeping your bike on a porch, or if you live in a very dry climate, but otherwise you may be better off just using a tarp.
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Rotted out in the sun after a year. Try the Avenir here for less $$, August 6, 2010
By Feurkraft (San Diego, CA)
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I must say, like LUCYPYE that mine basically rotted out all its strength in the sun after a year. I try to duct tape around the rips and it tears again around the tape. I am replacing it with the black Avenir Nylon Bicycle Cover (Mountain Bike) cover for only $21 + free Prime shipping. That one should have rotted out even worse in the sun because it's black, but mine is great after several years outside. I think the Mt. bike Avenir is more generous, because reviews said the road version was sized pretty small. Enjoy!
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Wind blown, March 3, 2009
By R. W. Haley
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The bike cover seems fairly well made but will not stay on the bike if there is any wind. There is no way to fasten it down. It blows off the bike and was of no use. Is only good in a controlled environment with no wind. Was not suitable for my use.
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Great so far after a year, January 28, 2009
By B. Edwards
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I bought two of these so we could keep our bikes outside without having to take up precious shed space. Although they are under an awning, they still get rained on constantly, and have held up very well imo. I am not a regular bike rider, so unable to comment how these would hold up under constant use (taking on and off) but I am pleased so far, even if they are a little spendy (about $25 ea for mine at the time).
Agree with others that these are slightly too short though. Covers my wife's mountain bike pretty well, but needs about 4 more inches of height to cover mine as well as I would like it to.
4 stars for doing what it's supposed to do, -1 star for length and cost
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 Would be better if the cover is more stretchable, November 7, 2007
By M&M Catboy (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
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The bike cover would be better if it's more stretchable. Right now, my bike has to be stored with the front and rear wheels aligning (i.e., straight). Turning the front wheel when storing will over-stretch the cloth, and it can rip. Okay if you store in a garage, but when you live in a small apartment, storing "straight" can take up space.
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Fit's, April 2, 2007
By EverNight (Navy)
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Whats best of all, with a little mushing, it goes back in the bag, It suits it's purpose. I bought the 26 jeep classic, it fits it very nicely.
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Excellent item, January 4, 2007
By Ray (NJ)
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The price was right and the item was perfect for what I needed. Shipped promptly and arrived in excellent condition.
Cover has come in very handy in poor weather conditions.
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Topeak Bike Cover for Mountain Bikes, August 18, 2006
By Alison Lafin
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Fast delivery. Wish it was a little larger, front wheel sticks out. otherwise good and tight
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Cover is good but could be taller, April 14, 2006
By C. Schlafke (Los Angeles, CA United States)
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I have a men's mountain bike and the cover doesn't go down as far as I would like it to. I'd rather have it hit the ground than leave my pedals exposed. It seems pretty sturdy though.
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Lasted One Year, Then Disintegrated, August 8, 2009
By An Adventure Sportsman (Fallbrook, CA)
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Nice design in terms of the fit of the cover over the bicycle. However, the VERY light weight of this cover can make it a little challenging to use in anything over a light breeze. It really blows all over the place.
Worse, this cover only lasted one year of everyday use (in Southern California, plenty of sun, little rain and no snow). The fabric has now reached a level of disintegration such that ordinary handling of the cover results in tearing. My cover is now a sieve.
I expect significantly better longevity for the price we are asked to pay for this, particularly as we can purchase similar (if not more feature-filled) designs with much more durable fabric, for considerably less cash. I suppose for long-distance road bikers, the light weight would appeal, and this cover might be acceptable if used occasionally on road trips. But, this one is marketed for Mountain Bikes as well. "The Sieve" gets only one star from this rider...
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Doesn't Fit, December 24, 2011
By Ali Sh. (Reston, VA)
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After seeing a lot of complaints about the size, I still decided to try my luck with these. But I must say that the size is indeed problematic.
I have a 2012 Specialized Sirrus hybrid in XL, which is more of a road bike, but I decided to get this mountain cover since from the specified measurements it seemed to be larger and fit my bike better. However, even the chain wouldn't be properly covered with this. It just wasn't large enough, and perhaps my bike being XL worsened the problem.
It might still work for smaller bikes if you want to try your own luck though.
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Great mountain bike cover, August 27, 2010
By Mai99
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It has been a month since I bought this bike cover and so far, this products proves to be worth it. The only issue I had was when I received the package, it came with the wrong order slip. For some reason, the order slip was for a red bag worth $11.28, so there was no way I could return the bike cover in case we didn't like it. It's a good thing the bike cover was exactly what was promised it would be like.
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Would be better if the cover is more stretchable, November 7, 2007
By SM-NM Catboy (USA)
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The bike cover would be better if it's more stretchable. Right now, my bike has to be stored with the front and rear wheels aligning (i.e., straight). Turning the front wheel when storing will over-stretch the cloth, and it can rip. Okay if you store in a garage, but when you live in a small apartment, storing "straight" can take up space.
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Works as described, lacks hindsight., April 26, 2011
By Aeruja
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Pros:
Shields the bike from the elements. Check.
Compact, tidy, and collapse-able design. Bonus Check.
Accommodates recreational bikes and probably cycling bikes too.
Nice Choice of Color.
Cons:
Security features..none.
Can be stolen.
Hinders bikes from locking up on posts as there are no pockets for loops to go through.
Lack of security feature(s) make(s) price unworthy.
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great bike covers, April 7, 2011
By Tim (JENSEN BEACH, FL, USA)
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These bike covers have been a perfect solution for our Trek bikes. We live on the beach in FL and have to leave our bikes outside as we have no indoor storage. These covers keep the rain, sun and salt off them. great product.
We have only one issue- the elastic on the back tire of one of the covers is getting looser (less elasticity)- and we've had for only one month. Not a problem for most days, but when wind kicks up= back tire getting exposed.
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buy it for you mountain bike it will fit it, April 28, 2010
By isreal (brooklyn, NY, US)
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it is very good protection from rain and i highly rocoumed it evev thogh that you can not pot it back in the smaal bag that com with it
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Works very well so far, September 21, 2009
By yloPony (LaSalle, Ontario Canada)
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I've only used it a few times this year while camping - no problems that I have noticed. It does just what it's supposed to do... protect my bike from rain. Folds up easily into its own bag. A+
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Heck, they just work!, January 10, 2008
By Renaissance Man
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What else can you say about them? They have held up well against our Pacific Northwest winters. They work and that is what we needed. Putting them back into the case after they've been out for 6 months is not as bad as it may seem either.
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Nice "tight" application, October 31, 2007
By Waialuahaole (Waialua, HI USA)
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Well made and quite tight. If you have any accessories on your mountain or trail bicycle you may find it a bit of a struggle to get this cover on. However, for most racing bikes it is great... if you are comfortable with spandex you will have no trouble.
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Functional & Good Looks, August 20, 2007
By SKY1976 (BOSTON)
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Does a good job covering the bike, it looks much better than the cheaper alternative which is only $10 cheaper.....i'd say this is worth it...rain & light snow are no problem...the elastic can hold in pretty strong winds...
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Nice Cover, June 9, 2007
By Cricket (North Carolina)
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Product covers all of bike to ground for me. Didn't find the strap that was talked about to go across bottom, but so far wind has not taken it off!
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Good Option, December 3, 2005
By L. Grenier (Corpus Christi, TX.)
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If you want to store your bike outside this cover is made of sturdy material. Since I store my bike by hanging it from the front wheel, I put grommets along the base of the cover and use bungee cords to keep it from flying away on a windy day.
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Great bike cover for outdoors, January 14, 2009
By Hibbs (Batlimore, MD)
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Bike cover fits my mountain bike really well. Durable material; it has some elastic especially around the bottom to keep it in place in all types of weather.
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Topeak bike cover, October 18, 2008
By William T. French (Ormond Beach FL)
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This cover arrived today & I put it on the bike, an EXL Cannondale Adventure street bike & it is a super fit.
I was concerned that it might be too small but the fit is great.
We live one block from the ocean & even though the bike is garage kept, the salt air will get to things & they will rust.
I hope this cover will delay the rusting process.
The material seems like a heavier weight & plenty thick for it's job.
Later.
Bill in FL
Update - as of 4/13/2011 cover is still un daily use, been washed once, & is doing great !
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great, September 18, 2008
By Andre D. Klass
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Great item, it fits the whole bike and the material is strong not cheap. The elastic on the bottom snugs the bike perfect
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Gets the job done, June 3, 2008
By Esteban D. Perez (Chicago, IL USA)
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We don't have bike storage yet and my last bike fell victim to the elements. This cover does a good job of covering the important elements of the bike. It's pretty easy to put on and take off, though it can get caught up on the pedals or rear derailleur. Material looks like it's thin and I was afraid it would rip, but seems to hold up quite well. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's a little difficult to roll the cover up and secure it in the pocket. I had to hold it between my legs to help compress it as I pulled the zipper. I still need to play with it so see if I can find an easier way of rolling it up. And yes, you will get dirty rolling it up. But it's better then a dirty or rusted bike.
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Better than expected, February 8, 2008
By gzjz (Los Angeles, CA)
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From some of the comments I thought I would have a size problem. I got a mountain bike cover for my road bike and it covers it well. All the way over the pedals. Is also holding up so far in the inclement weather we have had of late.
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Perfect cover, June 26, 2007
By L. Hudson (Atlanta, GA)
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The covering is a tight fit, but fits nevertheless. Keeps my bike perfectly protected from the weather.
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Expensive, Tight Fit, February 7, 2012
By bigeugene (East Coast, USA)
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This isn't a terrible bike cover, but it is expensive and comes with several caveats. First, I have a 17.5" MTB and it barely fits over it. The front portion only covers about 1/2 the front tire and it's the same with the rear tire. If you're hoping it will protect against anything other than dust, you're kidding yourself. Second, since it is such a tight fit, it takes too long to fit over your bike. It's like trying to fit 30" jeans on a 36" waist. Good luck with that. Finally, if you plan on putting any after market accessories on your bike, such as a fender, rack, or mirror--you can forget about this cover. It barely fits a bike without any accessories. It's worth about $12, costs $30, and doesn't cover well at all. I actually bought an inexpensive motorcycle cover to fit over my MTB with accessories. Half the price of this and double the coverage. See review here: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Automotive-CC-6323-Silver-Motorcycle/dp/B0031I209W/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
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Awesome,, February 1, 2012
By C. M. A. Booth
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Awesome,love it. The only thing is that I keep mine turned inside out because I want the black on the outside so its less conspicuous. Great product though, couldnt buy one anywhere in the stores
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Not for outdoors, January 15, 2012
By Amy (Arlington, VA)
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After one year outside, the cover is in tatters. Might be good for indoor use, but it can't handle the rain, wind and sun.
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Disappointed, December 8, 2011
By Myra Larama
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After using this cover just a few times it began to tear along a seam line. Wanted to use it to cover/protect bike while mounted in bed of pickup but even with multiple bungie cords it's so light the wind catches it and pulls it loose. Works great at the campground however.
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Works as described, lacks hindsight., April 26, 2011
By Aeruja
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Pros:
Shields the bike from the elements. Check.
Compact, tidy, and collapse-able design. Bonus Check.
Accommodates recreational bikes and probably cycling bikes too.
Nice Choice of Color.
Cons:
Security features..none.
Can be stolen.
Hinders bikes from locking up on posts as there are no pockets for loops to go through.
Lack of security feature(s) make(s) price unworthy.
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