If you lock the bike to a pole with a chain does the back flap still seal out water?
1590904
The poles are on the outside of the yardstash. If you lock the bike to an outside pole the zipper will not close therefore you will get water in the yardstash.
1590905
Not necessarily. It depends on how well you seal the back flap around the chain that pokes out from the YSIII to reach the pole.
2079394
The closing mechanism is sort of spring loaded but there is no clasp per se. As a result, I'd be afraid that a big bump in the road could cause it to bounce open so I've never not locked the rack either with or without skis. After three long seasons with a lot of salt and grime the locks still work like new so it's not been a problem or inconvenience to use them every time.
989
I've been caught in unexpected rain, light and heavy, a couple of times while riding with the BC 1009 and have not experienced problems. I don't know how to tell if the buttons are sealed.
1313311
I've been using this rack 2-3 times/week mainly in the Spring/Summer/Fall for the past seven years and have not found a problem with it. My only problem, is that, I can't lock my bike to the rack if I decide to go to the market after a bike ride.
2048942
No...this model of bracket only locks in the "out" position. When in the "down" position, it just flaps in the breeze.
2133754
Yes. I've put it on a pole and held it underwater and I've taken it swimming. It hasn't leaked yet and I've taken it down to about 15 feet.
604426
Water does bead. My bike is outside all year round and stays dry. After two years its stood up to cold rain and snow. Color is fading though but integrity of cover is not deteriorating.
413263
No, it doesn't lock...neither to the rack or to keep it closed. It has plastic clips for both purposes but neither is defense against theft. You'd have to remove it when you leave bike and that damages the clips over time (mine broke after about 5 months of near daily use). Still not bad for 20 bucks
1228100
It has a rubber seal for the top lid closure which works very well. I have had mine in pretty deep. I do recommend adding a little silicone to the holes when you bolt it to your rack, which will keep water from coming up through your holes you drill.
327199
I've ridden with my in the rain and it survived just fine. During one particularly heavy downpour during a long training ride I wrapped some cling wrap around it before attaching it to the bike but looking back I feel like that was probably unnecessary.
413258
no it does not lock so it depends where you leave your bike if you need to worry about it.
1848709
I would say no because the bracket that attaches the DoggyRide Cocoon to the bike is made to attach to the haldlebars. Not sure how you would attach it to the back of the bike.
1582138
Yes. I would suggest turning the keyhole downward to avoid water getting into it. Mine have held up fine through a a full season so far.
94024
Yes. My cover has withstood the torrential downpours of the Georgia springs and I've never had a wet bike. Great cover. Very we'll made. Had mine for just over a year now.
1075722
It doesn't leak but you have to keep it perfectly leveled. attaching it to your bike most likely won't work unless you have a three-wheeler and will avoid the hills at all costs :)
1242502
I've had no issues. The clamp surface is rubberized and the bike doesn't move at all once properly clamped in. I'm not riding an expensive road bike, so perhaps a fork lock could be better. But the criterium is great, and super convenient. Go out mountain biking in mud, and just put that filthy bike up top - no front wheel in the car, etc. No scratches or anything else wrong with my bike after 2 years of using it.
1683449
It depends on whether you need to make a loop with the chain itself or plan to use an additional u bar lock thru the frame, etc. I do the latter and it works great -- I have a Vespa and lock it thru a steel lock eyelet on the underside of the frame and then run the chain to a fence, signpost, whatever when I'm in a theft-y area.