For those who own this: How long have you owned it, and has it lasted throughout all this time and seasons? Longevity is the issue.
1148185
I used this cover for two years as a garage replacement. During those winters, it got snowed on quite frequently; during the summers it was quite sunny. At the end of that time, the cover was definitely starting to show some (a few rips on the bottom silver part), but I would expect it could have been useful for at least another 2-3 years.
1148186
Mine is outside all weather in Pennsylvania all year. I don't store my bike because I don't stop riding it when it gets cold. The water resistance lasts about a year. After that it's a dust cover. For the price you can afford to buy a new one each year.
1879979
I'll be honest--ours died relatively fast both in summer and winter. It lived indoor year round. :(
844675
I am working on getting mine replaced. I will pursue it tomorrow. I bought it in August, and its Late November now... not even 12 weeks in and it's dead as a door nail. I will pursue a replacement, i'll keep us all updated with my attempt.
2055898
I've had mine since early September. I use it multiple times a day and I haven't had a single issue with it so far.
1022354
I had mine for a few months and it's fine..i can't see it wearing out that easily.
1963108
Who knows? I've had mine for 5 years, I think, and it's still going strong. We run it constantly during the spring, summer, and until about late September and it runs intermittently throughout the winter. It's the best one I've owned.
1690576
It really depends how much you use it so I'm afraid I can't answer for you. We have it on a boat, which means it's only used sparodically. At this rate it lasts for a whole season. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1062477
I have had mine about a year and use it 2-4x month, no issues this far. I do take good care of it and clean it after each use, store it inside.
2277194
Hmm. I've not encountered this--but I've only had it a short while. Upon inspection, however, I can see how this could be possible after a great deal of use. :-/
700297
I keep it out completely exposed all summer and it's fine. I expected it to break after the first season because of the low price compared to the others. However this will be my 3 rd summer coming up and no issues. Enjoy! Wow I must saw the other answer and all I can say is I guess I was lucky. No negative comments here. FYI I live in the northeast so summers are 90-100 on certain days and it keeps cool.
2261146
I've had no issues with mine. It's the 2nd one I've had. Other lasted 6 years. If you notice this - I would send it back and ask for a new one. I am sure they will exchange it. Hope this helps!
1703019
I have had no issues with mine. Its been about 9 mo. since I have used this and its on a lot.
70823
I have had mine since March 2010. It still runs like a top. I keep it charged all the time during season. I have an acre with not quite half of it lawn. It's flat, and I push. I either bag or mulch, doesn't matter. The only replacement I made is to the two thumb bolts that hold the handle on, about a $1 cost off the rack at HD.
449591
I've had mine for 2.5 summers and the top of the cover is falling apart on the half I use most of the summer. The other half that only gets used in the spring and fall is still in good shape. I'm in northern California.
497325
I had it for a couple of years and it appears to be holding up OK (no obvious links, failure of seals or cap, brittleness of materials). I only drag it with me when I need the volume so it's getting used 3-4 times a year. It's currently on loan to a trusted buddy. I am fairly careful with it because it's made of materials that could puncture it so I don't pack it next to a spork or put it on the outside of my pack in a spot where a branch could poke it.
325204
I am now researching that same thing. I will post when I find out. I have not owned this for a real long time or overly used it.
798261
Sorry, I'm out of the loop. Just had it 4 months before I stored it for the winter.