I have a Cyclemax electric bike which I love – and for that reason would very much appreciate the Bike Parka.

If its raining really hard while out and about maybe stop and put over bike and rider and wait for a gap in the rain 🙂 I would use this to show my gravel bike a little love inbetween the regular torture sessions it gets.I have a amazing gravel bike – Genesis Croix de Fer – but need to keep it covered from the sea salt laden air! Bike Parka are attempting to reinvent the bike cover, and make it just a little bit more desirable as well as functionally more effective.

Exactly what I need to keep my bike clean and dry! How did you know I was going to look for something like this this weekend!? This would be a fantastic winter coat to cover my son’s road bike which needs a bit of comfort after many year’s of faithful use. This bike parka will keep my traditional ladies touring bike free from the winter blues in readiness for fine weather rides.Gives the best possible UP fabric protection, to help stop fabric breaking down in the sun and keep It wouldn't have been a problem for most road and gravel bikes, but was slightly at odds with Storm Skin's claim that the cover is suitable for most machines, including e-bikes and mountain bikes, which often come with bars wider than 65cm. This seemed a shame, as I could see this being very popular for e-bikes, given the protection it offers. I’d use it on my 2008 Specialized hybrid. It’s been a proper workhorse on my commute over the last 13 years and frankly it deserves a little TLC Does it have reflective qualities? This will obviously be hugely beneficial if you cycle through the dark, say on your daily commutes during the winter months.

Because of the cover’s bulk and weight, I’d be less inclined to lug it around when commuting. There are covers more suited to this purpose, and Storm Skin doesn't claim it to be a portable protection option. It's not really designed to be a travel cover either, so think more of it as bike protection for long-term use at home. Value and conclusion An often overlooked feature of bike covers is ventilation. It might seem like a good idea to seal your bike as tightly as possible, but condensation can wreak havoc over time. Moisture build-up causes rust, and if you leave your bike sealed up for long periods you might get an unpleasant surprise when you go for a ride. Look for covers with at least some ventilation flaps/valves to let condensation escape. I’d cover my electric Raleigh bike – got to keep those circuits dry in the Glasgow climate now the weather’s getting worse! The roof has been taken off the bike shelter at work so this could never have been more useful! Mine is a road bike with panniers. This would be fantastic for my daughter who lives on an exposed hillside with nowhere to store her bike. Hope she can strap it to someting solid!This sounds just what I need for my Specialized Sequoia adventure bike!! Its just the addition I need. I’ve literally just thrown my bike cover away, it had a massive hole in it due to the wind. Need a proper cover for my bike and this would do nicely. Could be useful on a cycling tour to keep the bike dry. I’ve not taken a cover on past tours and sometimes it rains, naturally. Is it worth the extra bulk to carry? Our fabric has been engineered with the highest possible UV protection, but for maximum performance and long-standing wear try and avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight, especially in summer. We would recommend regular rotation of your BikeParka to maximise its longevity.