Customer Reviews

Topeak Bike Cover (Mountain Bikes)

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I waited a few days to review this purchase to see how it works in rain and dew. Basically I like this cover.

Pros:

It's lined with a silky parachute material that makes it lightweight but easy to maneuver over bike components. The outside silver is also slick.

The black wheel, seat, and handlebar outlines are quite handy and the contrasting material looks good.

It's nicely shaped to a bike's outline.

The light elastic at the bottom is some help to keep it curved to the bike. A clip is needed under the bottom bracket to keep it on securely in wind.

It's fairly sturdy without being stiff plastic.

Cons

Pouch is too small to cram it back in easily and without risking tearing the material with the zipper. I wondered why such a tiny pouch.

Why is the cover so short? The bottom quarter or more of a 26" bike are exposed to rain. Lot of important components down there. My tiny folding bike has 20" wheels, and the cover still doesn't reach to the ground in front. I would never have been able to use this on my good Blur.

The seat and handlebars and any other components touched by the cover are damp with moisture in the mornings. Dew seeps through. Most rain rolls off, but moisture still gets through. I've had this problem with a previous cover, and I just keep a plastic bag for over the seat and handlebars at night. Then I put the cover over that.

This bike cover is sufficient at first, but, after owning it for a while, I see that it has some major flaws. It doesn't cover the wheels entirely, it doesn't fit back into the zipper pouch once opened, and it tears like crazy after a while. I've considered duct-taping the inside where all the holes are, but then I ask myself: why don't I just buy a better quality bike cover?

I purchased 2 of these for the bicycles my wife and I ride. They are exactly what I needed to protect our bikes from dust and moisture when parked on our back porch. They are certainly good enough for temporary full weather exposure as well. Our bikes are different brands, mine a mountain bike and hers a ladies cruiser. The covers fit well for both bicycle shapes. There is an integrated pocket to fold the cover into it you want to carry it with you, which would be useful if you are riding to work or school, I suppose. Integrated elastic around the base of the cover ensures a good fit across the tires.

January 9, 2011: I thought it might be helpful to report I'm still using these after more than 3 years and they are still in great shape. The elastic is even still good. When I hose off the porch, I blast these (on the bicycles) to knock the dust off so they've had their share of abuse. I continue to be very pleased with them.

This works on smaller bikes. I have a comfort crusier and it is kind of difficult for the plastic cover to cover both wheels. I don't want to strech it to much because I don't want it to tear.

Ar first I really liked this cover as it fit my bike well. I ordered a second one when I bought a new bike from AMZN. It last about a year before it rotted and tore. For this price I think it should have lasted at least 2 years. I will not purchase another one, so if anyone has found a durable cover in this price range please let me know. Thanks.

It fits nicely on the bike but I would prefer if the fabric was a bit thicker. I don't know how long it's going to last in the sun and rain. It will certainly work for a few years.

This is just what I was looking for. A very nice bike cover that fits well. I really like the fact that it folds up and zips back into its small case. It is nice when you find a great product.

The product is exactly as it is described. It fits my bike just as i had hoped. It is also easy to use and folds up nicely for travelling. Good quality material and construction. Would definately look here again for any future bike needs.

Basically the cover is too short and does not cover the entire wheels of the bike properly. The material of the cover is also a lot thinner than I had imagined. It is almost paper thin and it feels very fragile and weak. I'm not sure how long can this material can withstand the outdoor weather of sun and rain exposure. I'd expected a higher quality product from Topeak, considering the amount paid for a mere sheet of fabric. And also, folding the cover in its bag is like mission impossible, so don't even bother trying.

The basic gist of my experience is that I wish I had listened to other reviews highlighting that it only claims to be water RESISTANT, not waterPROOF. I keep my bike outside and wanted the protection from water that a tarp offers, but with the snug fit of this cover. It looks pretty, fit my bike well, but could barely be called water resistant.

I'd say this cover is probably great if you plan on keeping your bike on a porch, or if you live in a very dry climate, but otherwise you may be better off just using a tarp.