Will bikes get ruined if stored on covered patio due to humitity?

Question

I would like to get the bikes out of the garage, as we need to use it as a room. But, the only place I have to put them is on a large covered deck/patio. We live in Orlando FL where the heat and humidity runs high and occasional rains. Will the bikes get ruined? The kids ride them often and now I will be using mine more as well.

Thank you,

Brenda - Orlando

Answer 1

I would cover them up outside under a tarp and spray down the chains and any other metal parts not protecive of paint down with a rust preventer.  Other than that, they should be ok.

I live in Memphis, and it's humid here, but not as bad as Orlando.

Answer 2

it all depends on what the bike it self is made out of.  the type of metal.  the main thing i would say is keep the chains and all the things that move like your gears and your bearing in your wheels LUBRICATED in WD-40. WD-40 stands for "water displacement 40th formula"  you spray anything that moves with the wd-40 like once a month you should have no problems.

Answer 3

I just answered one your other questions and I'm back again.  I can only say that mine definitely rusted.  I live on the Florida Panhandle and am all to familiar with humidity.