I am gifting my Canyon Grail AL (with Axs Xplr!)) and she is going to keep it on the deck outside (in Seattle Washington!).
Any recommendations for a good cover?
Unfortunately, any cover that will keep out Seattle rain will likely trap Seattle condensation and moisture. “Some” rust is inevitable if you keep your bike outside, even under a cover. I’d do my best to find a spot inside, but understand not everyone thinks a bike hanging on a wall improves the look of the wall.
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After years of seeing bikes come into the shop off the balcony I consider it a crime against humanity to do so! Mind you they are usually subjected to Toronto salt haze in winter. I share the above concern with just general humidity and condensation. Try to find something that is at least a bit breathable. Good luck!
I’ve stored a kid-hauler under this cover most-of-year for about two years in Chicago. It is ridden daily or thereabouts, and therefore airs out somewhat. There is some corrosion on some bolt heads, and a tiiiiiny bit on the brake rotors. Chain is pretty clean (Silca Synergetic is good stuff). Aluminum frame, so nothing doing there. I would not store a performance-oriented bicycle this way, and it has been an act of “desperation” because TL; DR I am a middle-aged man and my back hurts and cargo bikes are heavy. We’re not as rainy as Seattle here, though we are rainier than we once were.
As a mitigation against the worst of the worst weather, I do occasionally take it inside to thaw, dry and clean it at times my hindbrain tells me to. I suspect this has made a pretty big difference, but can’t prove it.