Bike cover for transporting bike

[64Beekeeper]

Hi all, I live up in the bush in North east Victoria and will soon be transporting two Levo's on a rear towbar carrier along dusty rural roads. Any suggestions for a cover to keep the dust out of at least the drive train, or better still the whole bike?
On line I saw a Velosock, expensive but would it keep out the dust.

 

[towzer]

*uk based reply

have a look at rv/motorhome/camper bike covers, or could you get someone to sew up a shower curtain, light tarp /etc in a sort of envelope shape...

 

[CjP]

Just use a good ol tarp mate.

 

[Labrador29]

Hi all, I live up in the bush in North east Victoria and will soon be transporting two Levo's on a rear towbar carrier along dusty rural roads. Any suggestions for a cover to keep the dust out of at least the drive train, or better still the whole bike?
On line I saw a Velosock, expensive but would it keep out the dust.

Marlborough New Zealand. Saw a camper van with two mtbs on a rear carrier recently. Both had nice looking camouflage coloured bike covers on with the Brand name " Bike Parka" across the cover. Suggest you Google

 

[R120]

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[Jimbo Vills]

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thanks! The urban is perfect with the lock through panel for racks ??

now trying to work out if the extra faff to stop the bike getting covered in shit to go ride in shit is worth it? ??

 

[Labrador29]

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Discover the ultimate solution for secure and convenient bike covers with BikeParka. Our innovative bike covers provide protection against the elements, ensuring your bike stays in top condition. Explore our range for stylish and practical solutions to keep your two-wheeled companion safe.

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I emailed BIKE PARKA on their website, to ask if they were suitable for travelling 300 kilometres at speeds up to 100 kph. I've had no reply yet, 2 weeks later.

 

[64Beekeeper]

Thanks for the post? Your query to Bike Parka is spot on. Keen to see there response?

 

[R120]

Truth is any bike cover with the ability to tie it up at the bottom properly secured will probably do the job, the key to it not flying off is going to be how good you are at tying it up!

 

[Labrador29]

Truth is any bike cover with the ability to tie it up at the bottom properly secured will probably do the job, the key to it not flying off is going to be how good you are at tying it up!

Good point. I am taking my bike up the North Island (NZ) on 15th, on a platform Volt Torpedo 7 towball carrier, which will take two e mtbs (minus batteries).
I have a NZ$14.99 motor bike cover from Torpedo 7 which should do the trick. Just to make sure, I have a Mitre 10 Z$9.99 trailer sized cargo net with tie-downs, which should make sure. If that don't work, my Giant Trance e-mtb +1 Pro can get covered with bugs and dust.

 

[Brent8275]

It looks like most bike covers are not suitable for highway speeds. I found this one which is made specifically for my rack, but wow the $$$ EziGrip E-Rack Cover, Bike Covers | OCD Bike Covers

Looking at doing 2000kms over summer with some unsealed road too.

 

[64Beekeeper]

That is a very well made cover! Expensive but would do the job for many years. I've carted around our 2 Levo's a fair bit now on bitumen and dirt / gravel roads without too much dust accumulating on the bikes. I run waxed chains on our bikes so that helps with dust not being attracted to oiled components. But for a serious outback trip a cover like the EziGrip E-rack would be ideal? Thanks