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How to create plastic cover for bike?

I want to create a lightweight cover for a bike. I'm thinking of using black builders' plastic with a number of seams to get a good fit.

Wondering if something like the Grunt Builders Film Joining tape would last for the seams or if I should do a heat bond?

Thanks

Simon

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EricL

Hello @sps42

I propose using GRUNT 48mm x 30m Builders Film Joining Tape for ease of installation and cutting. The best feature of the tape is that it can be removed and replaced or taped over again. The heat bond method is not a bad idea, But I believe that the builder's tape is more forgiving of mistakes.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

sps42

Many thanks @EricL . I'll give that a go.

Noyade

Morning (just) @sps42

I would like to see the finished product. I have a bike (bicycle) interest in this as well.

Cheers!

MitchellMc

How good a fit do you need @sps42? A four-burner BBQ cover could fit neatly, and with some additional Velcro straps could be tightened to suit.

Mitchell

sps42

Nice thought @MitchellMc . Unfortunately not long enough - needs to be 2m long. Will see if I can find another one though

sps42

Hi @Noyade , I'll keep you posted

MitchellMc

The 6-burner version is around 175mm @sps42. But as you are not covering something as deep as a BBQ, you might find it stretches out longer, getting over the wheels.

Mitchell

sps42

Thanks @MitchellMc . You got me thinking and I checked around. Good solutions for bike available at good prices. My default is always 'a project - make it!' but sometimes....:-)

Nailbag

Hi @sps42

If you have decided to buy a cover for your bike, there are lots of bike specific options available online in a wide range of price points. Look for ones with a soft internal lining, especially if it's also going to be used when transporting the bike. Then it needs to be a very good fit so it doesn't flap. Otherwise even soft plastic can damage the bikes surface.

Nailbag

MitchellMc

So, sorry. I should have thought of that @sps42. Here's the Weathershield Protective Bicycle Cover, which, as you mentioned, is quite budget-friendly.

Mitchell

sps42

That'll do the trick, @MitchellMc

sps42

Thanks for the good advice, @Nailbag .

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