Heavy-duty bike cover?

[Bruce Byker James]

Has anyone come across a heavy-duty bike cover made out of something thick that will last a while? I bought a cheap one a couple of years ago that's starting to rip now, so I'm looking for something better. It doesn't need to be waterproof, just sturdy and large enough to accommodate the long wheelbase.

In case you wonder: This is for storing my Clem outside on my porch in the city, where it takes about three days to get a coating of dust. Locked up well, of course.

Thanks,

 - Bruce

[Garth]

UV resistant tarps from  Harbor Freight are as good as any and they have grommets to take up any excess. No cover is going to last overly long outdoors, depending on how much direct sunlight it may endure. They're all throwaways eventually, no matter what any sales pitch my say. It just doesn't pay to invest more than you have to. I've had a snow blower outdoors under tarps for years, out of direct sunlight. 

[Bruce Byker James]

That's a good thought. I actually have a bike stored elsewhere under a tarp, but that's a situation where it's under the tarp most of the year, then I visit, take it out once, then put it back a week later. It takes too long to remove and replace it, though, for this use, because I take it on many short rides throughout the week. The nice thing about the cover I currently use is that it's elastic at the bottom and goes on and off quickly.

[Nick Lindsey]

How about a grill cover?  One with an elastic peramiter.    I used one in a similar situation to your’s, and it worked out well.  

Nick L.

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On May 28, 2026, at 12:38 PM, Bruce Byker James <bfj...@gmail.com> wrote:

That's a good thought. I actually have a bike stored elsewhere under a tarp, but that's a situation where it's under the tarp most of the year, then I visit, take it out once, then put it back a week later. It takes too long to remove and replace it, though, for this use, because I take it on many short rides throughout the week. The nice thing about the cover I currently use is that it's elastic at the bottom and goes on and off quickly.

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[Roberta]

I walked by a motorcycle today with a cover on it. Perhaps a cover for a smaller motorcycle would fit over a bicycle. This cover’s brand was Nuzari. 

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[Bill Lindsay]

If a cheap one lasts a couple years, I'd consider buying two cheap ones and not worry about it until 2030.  

BL in EC

[Drew Freeman]

I second the grill cover. I got some firewood covers off amazon and they work wonderfully (especially for long bikes with wide bars).

[Albert Gutierrez]

Maybe a motorcycle cover would work out? They seem to be more heavy duty and resistant to the elements. 

[James Valiensi]

Hi,

I have a couple bicycle cover from the Cover Store. They are very good and last years.

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[Bruce Byker James]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I think I'm going to look into some grill / firewood covers—I hadn't thought about that for some reason, even though I just bought a new grill with a cover! I'll try to remember to post some pictures and what I go with once I do.

 - Bruce

[Drew Freeman]

Here's what I have if it's helpful!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HCYS6J?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

[Hugh C]

I’ve had a couple of Porch Shield grill covers bought on Amazon over the years. Good quality and can be cinched up along the bottom.

[esoterica etc]

Drew, that's a great looking cover, thanks for the link. Is it wide enough to store two bikes in, or do you find that it's only big enough for a single bike?

~Mark

Oak Harbor, WA

On May 31, 2026, at 7:02 AM, Drew Freeman <frewd...@gmail.com> wrote:

Here's what I have if it's helpful!

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[Drew Freeman]

Hey Mark,

Yes the cover was nice and heavy duty and fit two bikes comfortably underneath (though it may not touch the ground depending on sizes; your mileage may vary). IIRC, I just draped it over a Surly Karate Monkey with 875mm bars and could fit one other MTB snug up against it. Did the trick for dust/dirt/stuff. Really just want to cover the drivetrain I suppose.