Cover for bicycles on a bike rack

[GMJ]

We will shortly be getting a tow ball mounted bike rack for our 2 EBikes however I am in the market for a good, durable cover for the bikes when they are on the rack and in transit.

Can anyone out there recommend a cover that you have used?

 

[marchie]

We will shortly be getting a tow ball mounted bike rack for our 2 EBikes however I am in the market for a good, durable cover for the bikes when they are on the rack and in transit.

Can anyone out there recommend a cover that you have used?

Hi Graham,

We bought a [German] Hindeman Bike Cover for our 2 ebikes. The advantage for loading is that the back is open, so no scrambling to reach round the back and fasten velcro strips to keep out the weather; the disadvantage is that water can get thrown up into the elasticated bottom of the cover. Germn customers have commented on this and say the solution is to make a couple of snall holes in the bottom area for the water to drain away.

Basically, you put the cover on from the front of the bikes as you look at them on the rack, and then draw the elasticated portions around the wheels and over the handlebars. We use a 2 step stool and the Leifheit Extending Cleaning Pole to hook the Covers over the handlebars [the bikes sit just under the roofline so are 2m up in the air]

Steve

 

[bartman]

As you've probably found, most bike covers for motorhomes are designed for use with a rack on the rear wall of the van, which means a large gap at the back.
Having read reviews about how flimsy some of the alternatives were, I eventually bought this one
It has survived frequent use, including two trips to France and Spain, no rips or other damage.

My mate used to have one he got from Taylormade (the company that make the windscreen covers) - it was very expensive, and very sturdy. In fact it was too sturdy, it weighed a lot and the thick material made it very difficult to handle and store. It was also far too large, but he may have ordered the wrong size!

 

[marchie]

As you've probably found, most bike covers for motorhomes are designed for use with a rack on the rear wall of the van, which means a large gap at the back.
Having read reviews about how flimsy some of the alternatives were, I eventually bought this one
It has survived frequent use, including two trips to France and Spain, no rips or other damage.

My mate used to have one he got from Taylormade (the company that make the windscreen covers) - it was very expensive, and very sturdy. In fact it was too sturdy, it weighed a lot and the thick material made it very difficult to handle and store. It was also far too large, but he may have ordered the wrong size!

We bought a Taylormade before the Hindeman Cover. The Taylormade is generously cut, BUT that leaves acres of surplus material to gather in on the elasticated threads, and reaching behind the bikes to secure the rear velcro straps is a great way to skin knuckles ... And very difficult to hook over handlebars/saddles at 2m height!

Steve