5 products to help prepare your bike for winter storage
Miscellaneous / / April 04, 2023
Take care of transport maintenance now, so as not to waste time and money on repairs in the spring.
1. Chain cleaning tools
Before you send the bike for the winter, it must be put in order. Particular attention should be paid to cleaning the chain. In order not to have to fiddle for a long time, use special tools: a brush with a long hard bristle or a special machine. Solvents and bicycle cosmetics are also useful - they will help to completely remove old grease from the chain.
What to buy
- Chain cleaning brush from AliExpress, from 141 rubles →
- Chain brush from Weldtite, 535 rubles →
- Chain cleaner with brushes, 490 rubles →
- A large chain cleaning kit from AliExpress, from 590 rubles →
- Chain cleaner from Weldtite, 544 rubles →
- Chain cleaner for cars from Grent, 621 rubles →
- Stels chain cleaner, 250 rubles →
2. Lubricant
A clean chain, like other moving parts, needs to be re-lubricated so that high humidity and low temperatures do not harm the mechanisms. The frame can be wiped with a cloth moistened with a small amount of machine oil or lithol. And do not forget about the tires - so that the rubber does not crack, the wheels should be treated with a silicone spray.
What to buy
- Chain lubricant from Daytona, 416 rubles →
- Paraffin lubricant for the chain, 945 rubles →
- All-weather chain lubricant from Odinn, 300 rubles →
- Grease for moving parts from Nanoprotech, 299 rubles →
- Universal lubricant in the form of a spray from Weldtite, 600 rubles →
- Universal grease "Litol-24" from Lux-Oil, 158 rubles →
- Silicone lubricant spray for tires from Runway, 612 rubles →
3. Set of tools
The large set contains all the necessary keys and tools for servicing the bike. They will help to fix minor problems and loosen the fasteners a little where possible so that the threads do not rust over the winter.
What to buy
- A set of 9 hex keys from TBS, 432 rubles →
- A set of keys from AliExpress, from 1,054 rubles →
- A set of bicycle tools from AliExpress, 1,053 rubles →
- A set of bicycle tools from Bike Hand, 5 588 rubles →
- A set of bicycle tools, 6 162 rubles →
4. Case
Even if the bike will winter in a warm, dry garage, it is better to pack it in a special bag. With such protection, before the opening of the new cycling season, you will not have to wash the transport from dust.
What to buy
- Bicycle cover from Veloangar, 1 390 rubles →
- Oxford cloth bike cover, 1,350 rubles →
- Waterproof bike cover from AliExpress, from 854 rubles →
- Bicycle cover from VelRosso, 1,592 rubles →
- Bicycle bag with handles from AliExpress, 2 365 rubles →
5. Wall mount or stand
The most suitable place for bike storage in a city apartment there is a balcony, but it is usually crowded there. A wall or ceiling mount will help to solve this problem, with which the transport will not occupy usable space. Floor stands and holders come in handy if the bike is left in the garage for the winter, where there is enough free space.
What to buy
- Wall mount for bike storage from AliExpress, 2 209 rubles →
- A set of wall hooks for a bicycle from AliExpress, from 1,505 rubles →
- Folding wall-mounted bicycle holder from M‑Wave, 3 861 rubles →
- Wall mount for bikes weighing up to 20 kg from Dream Bike, 680 rubles →
- Bicycle stand from TBS, 791 rubles →
- Floor bike rack from AliExpress, 1,525 rubles →
- Folding bike rack from Stels, 3,775 rubles →
Please note: All prices are valid at the time of publication. Stores can update the cost of goods during the day.
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