Originally Posted by
mickey85
It seems the biggest issue would be wet tape, a junked seat, and rusted chain. But you can trash bag the handlebars, use a QR seatpost to just take the seat with you, and keep the chain oiled well. I just picked up a NIshiki that had been outside for two weeks. The thing was in perfect condition, except for the chain, which looked like it was pulled from the Titanic...
My sentiments also.. I don't really like to ride in the rain.. But, sometimes do.. I see signs of rust on my Tourer bikes nuts and bolts, as is.. Should my bike be out in the rain, I have security issues, also.. Making my nightly sleep more interpreted. .. Once on a tour we stayed at a b and b.. The family the second night would not permit the bike inside. We should have re-located. I locked the bike to a fence and bought a tarp that covered the whole bike..