A single, weatherproof cover for two bicycles - suggestion please?

[dac]

Hi,
I have an XL hybrid and a Medium hybrid. They are currently in the shed, protected from the elements. I would like to free up the space in the shed and store both bikes outside. I was thinking about purchasing a motorcycle cover, or something similar, that would fit over both bikes.

Has anyone else had this thought and how did it work out? Did your bikes stays rust-free and fine after a winter under the cover?
Can anyone recommend a suitable cover? Nothing too expensive or flash - it just needs to protect the bikes?
The bikes will be positioned behind the shed, standing on flint. Does anyone know of any concerns with doing this?

I just don't want to entrust a cover to protect the bikes only to find that after 5 months of winter weather, the bikes have corroded/rusted?
Thanks.

 

[DCLane]

I've had one of these over my Raleigh Pioneer, which lives outside, for the three years: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain...e-Double-Triple-Cycle-Protection/154020005414

No issues with rust or other aspects but where it's stored it's out of the worst weather. Cost about £12 for a double cover.

I've a storage unit for most of my bikes, which will take 12 bikes, that's dry and secure.

 

[Cycleops]

Those noodle bits on hybrid brakes always seem to rust no matter what.
I think you'll always get rust on bare steel if you keep the bike outside.

 

[sheddy]

Get a +1 cover size

2 bike cover for one bike
3 bike cover for two bikes

 

[Poacher]

BTR extra large has ample room for two bikes and is really durable and well made.
Not cheap at about £35, but it will last for years.

 

[dac]

Thanks all for your replies.

@DCLane - I think I'll order one of those.
@sheddy - good tip about sizing up.
@Cycleops - what are the noodle bits you're referring to?
@Poacher - thanks for the suggestion.

 

[mikeIow]

Surely an excuse to build another (or bigger) shed!
I'd be amazed if rust didn't start forming on bikes stored outside.
I assume security isn't a big concern?
2 pals keep theirs in an chunky Asgard bike store like this bolted down on their front drive - very secure, but also a tad expensive I see.
If you can fit another 6x4 shed in, I would do that....

 

[Cycleops]

Thanks all for your replies.

@Cycleops - what are the noodle bits you're referring to?

This is what is known as a 'noodle' on V brakes.

 

[T4tomo]

Do you not have a partner / family who could sleep outside to make room for your bikes?