BikeParka URBAN Waterproof Bicycle Cover

As it says on the tin. Currently using mine in a secure cycle lock up to keep the elements off my pride and joy till spring…Read the notes on life span though

I use this when my bike is parked outside for the day at work, if it's going to rain. It's a bit of a pain to fit correctly, but I am getting faster. I chose it because it would fit a lock - no regrets, it's great.

Unlike basically every other bike cover out there, this one includes the marvellous innovation of a side flap through which you can lock your bike - demonstrating the designers have at least some awareness of what owning a bike actually involves. Unfortunately, they don't seem to be aware that bikes usually have handlebars - this seems to be made for a streamlined vertical shape with not much width. Combined with the slightly grippy waterproof coating on the inside, this makes for a frustrating experience trying to fit this cover.

This is a very useful bicycle cover which amply covers my bike and basket and protects it from the rain. It is a bit tricky to put on at first but once you get used to it, it is easy. I like the fact that it has a central lock hole which means I can lock my bike frame securely to a concrete post at the same time as keeping it nice and dry. I would definitely recommend this excellent bike cover !

The 2012 summer in London has been declared to be the second wettest summer since the beginning of weather recordings. I had to keep my bike outside during this season and needed a decent rain cover for that reason. The Bike Parka keep my bicycle absolutely dry. I would often find a pool of water on top of the cover that was collected after heavy rain, but there were no leakages at all. Also when the weather was very humid and warm you would expect condensation to collect under the cover but this does not happen either - seems the ventilation openings on the side do their job well. It is pretty light and dries off quickly. The fabric reminds me of those that is used for kites. It also seems to have been treated with a water repellant. This might need to be re applied at some point, but it's too early for me to be able to tell, as I had this cover for only half a year now. The product shot makes it look like the fabric could be stretched, but that's not the case. The fit on your bike will be rather loose, but its rubber strings will attach the cover securely to your bike and stay in place.

The middle velcro section so you can securely lock your bike up at the main frame and/ or back wheel is perfect!!I don’t understand why all other bike covers only have the option to lock your bike up at the front wheel only?! It makes no sense!I would highly recommend this cover to anyone and everyone with a bike.I feel like my bike is much more securely locked up than if I had bought literally any other cover.

This is a cheap lightweight cover for storing your bicycle outdoors.I would advice against getting the camo colour scheme: there are arrows for the front tyre, bu it really needs a stripe along the 'spine' so that you know you're pulling it on straight - if you're not, its is very difficult to do and I suspect that it is eventually going to get torn.The colour is fading after a month in in English sunlight, so I have my doubts about the UV durability in less termperate climates.Overall, good value for money - there are some ridiculously-overpriced items out there that are functionally identical - but I would advise you to ask what other cyclists are using and look at alternatives.

Fits my sons bike ok, and it would seem to be waterproof so far. However, the colour fades very quickly. Bought a green Camo one halfway through June, and its now the start of August and we have a patchy brown and green Camo one. I would not have expected this type of material, nor a product "designed" for outdoor use, to fade quite so much or so quickly. Not a huge problem I know, but still annoying. EDIT-it has now ripped. Don’t waste your money on this product