Take the 2-minute tour ×  I've got insufficient space to store
my bike inside. I fear however that it will rust away within a
few years. My question is twofold:    • A) Will this be a
problem?   • B) What can I do to prevent this (and possibly
other types of decay)? share|improve this question Where do you
live - what kind of weather is the bike exposed to ? –  Kevin
Sep 22 '10 at 11:57 what space do you have outside? –  Ian Sep
22 '10 at 12:07 @Kevin: My bike will stand in the rainy Belgian
climate. –  Dimitri C. Sep 22 '10 at 12:14 @Ian: I'd like to put
it in the garden alongside the house. –  Dimitri C. Sep 22 '10
at 12:18  7 Answers 7  A small shed seems like the best option
if you have space, some insulation inside the shed would help
stop condensation.  alt text  A bike kept outside will rust
given enough time, it’s gears etc will also not like being wet
all the time. Just as importantly is more likely to get stolen
if it is just left outside and I would always rather get on a
dry bike then a wet/cold b