CyclistBest bike covers 2024: Keep your bicycle dry outdoorsIf your bicycle needs to live outdoors, youll keep it in much better shape with one of the best bike covers. Rain can quickly corrode your chain, leaving you with a high-friction, creaky, unsightly component that will make your ride that much more difficult. Over time, other components such as headsets and wheels can suffer too. Keep your bike under a cover and youll shelter it from the worst of the weather.Of course, keeping your bike indoors is better still, but even with the best bike storage solutions, that may not be practicable. The best bike chain lubes and water displacing sprays can help, but are likely to get washed off over time.So if youre going to keep your bike outdoors, here are our top recommendations for the best bike covers to help it survive the weather.Best bike covers at a glanceBikeParka StashOxford AquatexTopeak Bike CoverVK International Bike CoverEvoc Bike Rack CoverScicon Road Bike CoverDecathlon Bike CoverPro Bike Tool Bike CoverHalfords Bike TentChallenge Bike CoverWhy trust our advice?Here at Cyclist, riding is a way of life. Were constantly out reviewing the best road bikes, plus we regularly ride our own bikes into the office or for errands. That means a lot of bikes to store and we dont always have space for them all. So a weatherproof bike cover, along with one of the best bike locks, is an essential for when one of our own bikes needs to live outdoors for a while. Related Posts Chain lube vs chain wax: Pros, cons and which should you choose? Buyers guide: Best frame protection for road and gravel bikes Buyers guide: Six of the best bike boxes How to pack your bike into a bike box The 10 best bike covers 2024BikeParka Stash39.95 | View offerBikeParka makes a wide range of covers to suit everything from kids bikes to cargo bikes. The Stash is its standard cover and adjusts to different frame sizes. Fitting is just a case of pulling it backwards from your front wheel, while a toggle on top will take up the slack, so it shouldnt blow around.Made from ripstop fabric, the BikeParka is repairable and the Stash is available in five colours, including camo. It comes with its own stuff sack, so you can keep it out of the way when not in use, or carry it with you.Oxford Aquatex22.99 | View offerOxfords bike covers are a popular choice; youll frequently see the motorcycle version around. Theres a range of bike covers including double, triple and cargo bike options, as well as heavier duty Pro versions. The cover is held in place by an elasticated lower hem and the fabric is double PU coated to keep out water.As with the BikeParka and most of our selected products, theres a storage carrier option when not in use.Topeak Bike Cover47.99 | View offerTopeak is a maker of everything bike-related, from multitools to bike boxes and, in this case, a bike cover. Its designed specifically for 29er MTBs, but should work equally well for flat bar commuter bikes. Made of nylon, it weighs a claimed 330g and packs into its own stuffsack.VK International Bike Cover17.99 | View offerDutch brand VKs covers come in a range of colours and designed to fit a range of bike styles, including tandems, e-bikes and cargo bikes, as well as pairs of bikes. Made with super-durable woven materials, VK claims that its covers will last an average of seven years before needing replacement, with some designs offering more. The Classic cover has eye loops to allow you to lace it down or to the bike. At 425g, its a little heavier than some other bike covers.Evoc Bike Rack Cover149.99 | View offerThe Evoc Bike Rack Cover is designed specifically for use when transporting your bike on a car bike rack, but would also serve for at-home use. Its designed to completely enclose a road bike, with zipped closures over the wheels and straps to stop it from flapping when youre driving. Its made from durable, water resistant fabric that should provide good water protection too.Scicon Road Bike Cover55 | View offerA brand with a big presence in bike bags for transport, as well as furnishing Pogaars eyewear, Scicon also sells bike covers. There are separate designs for road and mountain bikes, which are lightweight, with a claimed 300g weight for the road cover. Its also durable and waterproof and folds into its own built-in pocket. Buy now from BikeInn (38.99)Decathlon Bike Cover19.99 | View offerAs youd expect, Decathlon makes a low-priced, functional bike cover that works for a range of bikes. Available in one or two-bike sizes, the cover has an elastic hem to help keep it in place and is secured around the bikes frame by Velcro. The cover comes with its own storage bag; at 580g, its heavier duty than some options here, but on the downside Decathlon doesnt claim that its waterproof and it will only protect your bike from light rain. Pro Bike Tool Bike Cover29.99 | View offerNot the Shimano sub-brand, but sold via Amazon, the Pro Bike Tool cover is available in three sizes, to fit up to three bikes. Its made with ripstop fabric and heat-sealed seams make it waterproof. Adjustable for a secure fit, theres a front hole for a lock and reflective loop handles that fit over the handlebars and make it easier to take the cover off.Halfords Bike Tent50 | View offerThe Halfords Bike Tent avoids the need to stretch a cover over your bike by providing a rigid structure with loop poles, guy ropes and wall anchor points within which you can store up to three bikes. Its waterproof and UV resistant and has a built-in groundsheet, as well as folding into its own storage bag. It would be a good option for travelling, as well as for home storage. Halfords also sells more conventional bike covers for one or two bikes.Challenge Heavy Duty Bike Cover15 | View offerThe Challenge bike cover is sold by Argos, making it widely available throughout the UK. Its sold in one bike and two bike sizes. Its a fairly simple PVC sheet design, with elastic at either end of the hem and held in place by a strap under the bottom bracket.Buy now from Argos (15) Related Posts Chain lube vs chain wax: Pros, cons and which should you choose? Buyers guide: Best frame protection for road and gravel bikes Buyers guide: Six of the best bike boxes How to pack your bike into a bike box The post Best bike covers 2024: Keep your bicycle dry outdoors appeared first on Cyclist.