outdoor storage

destro

I searched for this title and came up with a rush limbaugh thread so...

I need to store my bike outside. My landlord -- who is in my bldng -- says none inside. I plan to ride in the winter anyway. Theres a rack outside, but being in Rhode Island Im really worried about the sub 10f temperatures and mountains of snow here.

I remember hearing someone say that they use a motorbike hood on theirs for commutes but thats prohibitably expensive: $50+. Im not sure if a 'regular' bike hood is up to it.

What are your experinces?

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mattv2099

I would never store my bikes outside for any reason... Store inside or get another place to live in.

KMKS

yeah, if i left my bike outside in my neighborhood it'd be gone in 10 seconds flat regardless of the locks. besides, i think it looks nice in my living room.

Scotty_Dog

Is this restriction in writing on your original lease agreement? If no, you have an argument. Of course, who wants to piss off their landlord?

I would try to calmly sit down with your landlord and convince him/her that your bike is similar to other types of "sports" equipment that isn't required to be stored outside (scooter, roller blades, hockey gear), and most importantly - that you will be very careful transporting the bike in and out of your home.

What exactly is your landlord worried about? Tracking in dirt or mud, scraping the walls, riding your bike inside?

I wonder where exactly your landlord draws the line: 26" adult bike, 20" kids bike, kids tricycle, Big Wheel.

DeanC

Unless it's written into the lease, I'd tell the landlord that what you keep in your apartment is none of his business. Aside from things you've agreed to in writing, he has no ability to interfere with your "quiet enjoyment" of the property as long as it doesn't cause property damage...

Dean

Dark Alley Dan

Perhaps Mr. Landlord would care to leave his wallet on the dash of his car with (insert value of bike here) in it in small bills. Leaving your bike outside anymore is very much like this.


Him and the pony he rode in on. If he doesn't like it, and it isn't in the lease, bring your bike in.
D.A.D.

moonfroggy

can you keep it inside without telling your landlord? will he/she find out? do they go inside your apartment?
i would never leave it outside even if itw as a really safe neighborhood because of the elements, my dads bike got so messed up cuz he left it outside covered with a tarp, and that was in san francisco itw as the rain that messed it up