Winter bike storage tips

Bicycles and snow don’t mix very well so what should you do with that bike before you put it into storage.

Remember that bike that carried you to work all summer that’s now next to useless in this horrible weather? The bike that’s sadly sitting out in your garden storage shed. Before storing it away for the winter you should follow these tips so that in the spring its rust-free and ready for those lovely warm evening bike rides.

• Thoroughly clean your bike or take it to a bike shop for a professional clean.
• Put the bike into a safe and secure storage area – not just outside the back door!
• One of the best places to put your bike is in the garage (if you have room) or maybe into self-storage?
• Oil and lubricate the chains etc to prevent rust. keep the bike in a dry storage location!
• There are different opinions on what to do with bikes that have shock absorbers. Some people say that you should store the bikes upside down to keep the seals in the shocks lubricated. Others like me think that you should just stand it up on two wheels – upright.
• Pump up the tires before you put your bike into storage to prevent flat spots. If you can it’s a good idea to give your tires a rest by hanging the bike up off the floor on a hook.

If you need advice on any self-storage issues, please give Lok’nStore a call on 0800 587 3322 today.