Storing bikes in winter

Storing bikes in winter

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WarrenG

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344 posts

203 months

Thursday 27th December 2018
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Having a few problems with my bike-store / Shed arrangement in the current constantly wet and mild weather,
I had an old shed that I have converted to use as bike storage, and recently noticed that a few leaks had occurred which were making things damp. So to avoid the bikes getting damaged, I've made a few water tightness improvements with some black-tar type sealant and added ventilation grilles.
The problem is, while the leaks have stopped, the ventilation seems to be encouraging mould to occur on anything fabric - like bar-tape.
So before I go completely insane changing my world of bike storage, has anyone got any best way to do it hint(s)?

bigdom

2,105 posts

151 months

Thursday 27th December 2018
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Depends on how much you want to invest? My shed is quite a robust construction, vapour barriered and boarded inside, completely dry. Personally I'd lose the vents, as that will be adding to the problem. Assuming a shiplap construction on outside, is this treated with anything to stop the water soaking in?

Another option could be something like this - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/ctc-cycling-uk-plastic-bi...

WarrenG

Original Poster:

344 posts

203 months

Thursday 27th December 2018
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Yes, I think you're right about the vents, I was basing the choice over the bin/bike store I have out front which has vents in from it's original design.
but being a shiplap type thing, I could do with lining it inside as well.