# Maintaining an outdoor bike
**URL:** https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544
**Category:** Bikes
**Created:** [June 16, 2008, 11:27pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544 "2008-06-16T23:27:21Z")
**Posts on this page:** 19
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@grantrules](https://tarck.cc/u/grantrules)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/21 "2008-06-18T23:25:31Z")
> [@jjh](#):
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> so you live in a basement apartment that cost $2600 a month? you have bigger problems than a rusty bike…fix them first
It’s big, I have a back yard, tons of light, it’s in a great location, and I can afford it. Doesn’t really strike me as a problem.
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### Author:  [@Whippin\_Skidz](https://tarck.cc/u/Whippin_Skidz)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2008, 11:37pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/22 "2008-06-18T23:37:44Z")
> [@jjh](#):
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> so you live in a basement apartment that cost $2600 a month? you have bigger problems than a rusty bike…fix them first
oh, to live in williamsburg.
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### Author:  [@Larry\_Winget](https://tarck.cc/u/Larry_Winget)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2008, 11:52pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/23 "2008-06-18T23:52:41Z")
I used to keep my bikes in the bathroom when I lived in a studio. Of course then I only had 2.
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### Author:  [@system](https://tarck.cc/u/system)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/24 "2011-08-24T22:17:55Z")
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### Author:  [@akasnowmaaan](https://tarck.cc/u/akasnowmaaan)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 7:52am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/25 "2011-08-25T07:52:55Z")
Ever looked into one of those plastic tool sheds? They’re fairly cheap, if you have the room and the permission. Get one of those, and for extra credit, lay a plug of concrete underneath to attach a big honkin’ eyelet for a lock.
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### Author:  [@akasnowmaaan](https://tarck.cc/u/akasnowmaaan)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 7:54am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/26 "2011-08-25T07:54:09Z")
If I couldn’t pull that off, frankly I’d just own fewer bikes. Paring down your stuff to fit comfortably in the space that you have is good for the soul.
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### Author:  [@FIXIE\_STAR](https://tarck.cc/u/FIXIE_STAR)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/27 "2011-08-25T13:16:10Z")
> [@grantrules](#):
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> [quote=“jjh”]so you live in a basement apartment that cost $2600 a month? you have bigger problems than a rusty bike…fix them first
It’s big, I have a back yard, tons of light, it’s in a great location, and I can afford it. Doesn’t really strike me as a problem.[/quote]
you pay 2600 dollars a month for a basement apartment lol
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### Author:  [@mr\_fop](https://tarck.cc/u/mr_fop)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/28 "2011-08-25T13:30:42Z")
you guys realize this thread is 3 years old right?
but… i am actually facing this problem over this coming winter. i just don’t have enough space for two nasty, salty, drippy bikes. i live right next to a library that has bike parking that is tucked away from the rain. would that be enough in winter. i’m thinking about buying a couple of bike tarps to throw over them at night. and this is in iowa city, in a tiny downtown that cops patrol all night, so i’m not too worried about theft.
errr… my other option would be to install hooks in the ceiling of this storage closet on my floor. the only thing is there is no lock for the closet, and nothing really to lock it to. what do you guys think?
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### Author:  [@timberland\_boots](https://tarck.cc/u/timberland_boots)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/29 "2011-08-25T21:39:00Z")
Here’s a good writeup on things to keep in mind by someone who is constantly getting asked questions about cycling
> **[Keeping Your Bike Outdoors](http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/05/keeping-your-bike-outdoors.html)**
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> Last week I finally turned my Gazelle into an outdoor bicycle. It has become clear to me over time that parking a transportation bike where...
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### Author:  [@dfl](https://tarck.cc/u/dfl)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/30 "2011-08-25T21:50:29Z")
> [@akasnowmaaan](#):
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> If I couldn’t pull that off, frankly I’d just own fewer bikes. Paring down your stuff to fit comfortably in the space that you have is good for the soul.
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### Author:  [@Larry\_Winget](https://tarck.cc/u/Larry_Winget)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/31 "2011-08-25T22:35:07Z")
My soul has been tormented ever since I moved into a place with a relatively warm garage.
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### Author:  [@pirate](https://tarck.cc/u/pirate)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/32 "2011-08-26T01:13:42Z")
[quote=mr. trout]you guys realize this thread is 3 years old right?
but… i am actually facing this problem over this coming winter. i just don’t have enough space for two nasty, salty, drippy bikes. i live right next to a library that has bike parking that is tucked away from the rain. would that be enough in winter. i’m thinking about buying a couple of bike tarps to throw over them at night. and this is in iowa city, in a tiny downtown that cops patrol all night, so i’m not too worried about theft.
errr… my other option would be to install hooks in the ceiling of this storage closet on my floor. the only thing is there is no lock for the closet, and nothing really to lock it to. what do you guys think?[/quote]
Can you install a lock on the storage closet? That’s what I would do.
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### Author:  [@akasnowmaaan](https://tarck.cc/u/akasnowmaaan)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 6:14am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/33 "2011-08-26T06:14:54Z")
> [@mr. trout](#):
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> you guys realize this thread is 3 years old right?
I blame the new forum, It was on the 2nd page. I never dig deep into old threads.
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### Author:  [@spaghetti](https://tarck.cc/u/spaghetti)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/34 "2011-08-26T16:26:04Z")
ian, ian, ian
please do not put those beautiful pieces of perfect metal outside in the Iowa winter.
love, Ryan
Just ULock the frames to the wheels in the closet? Doubtful anyone will fuck with em.
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### Author:  [@Larry\_Winget](https://tarck.cc/u/Larry_Winget)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/35 "2011-08-26T16:37:14Z")
> [@akasnowmaaan](#):
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> [quote=mr. trout]you guys realize this thread is 3 years old right?
I blame the new forum, It was on the 2nd page. I never dig deep into old threads.[/quote]
For the record this thread was spambumped. I smanged the spam account but the bumpage remained.
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### Author:  [@mr\_fop](https://tarck.cc/u/mr_fop)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/36 "2011-08-26T17:54:55Z")
yeah, i saw that ghost post that was up for a while… that was weird.
anyway, just to show you guys why i would even think about doing it. this is what i’m working with between two people, and if anyone is thinking about paring down, i can tell you a thing or two about that.
thinking about hanging them here, maybe build some sort of hammock i could catch the shit with.
bedroom/study/wardrobe
view from the bedroom
actual floor space of the apartment
anyway, i’ve been worrying, really, ever since she moved in. the mtb is getting a fresh powdercoat right now to keep it in good shape. any sort of dirt/clutter makes that place feel super claustrophobic. i don’t think i’ll keep it outside. my gf suggested we just by a rug to dry them out on then sweep and vacuum the rug every night. i should have just asked her.
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### Author:  [@littletinyfish](https://tarck.cc/u/littletinyfish)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/37 "2011-08-26T19:42:34Z")
Wait, how do you get those bikes down? Some kind of crook?
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### Author:  [@Dickason\_Daniel](https://tarck.cc/u/Dickason_Daniel)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/38 "2011-08-26T20:19:29Z")
I would understand if it were Manhattan or something, but… space is really at such a premium in Iowa City?
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### Author:  [@mr\_fop](https://tarck.cc/u/mr_fop)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/maintaining-an-outdoor-bike/8544/39 "2011-08-26T20:46:06Z")
so, i just use a stepstool to get it the bikes up.
as far as space, it is kind of crazy. but whatever, it’s how we make things work right now. lease was signed a long time ago and i can afford to live on my small stipend this way. i spend my days in my studio so she has the place to herself.
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