How do I store my bike in the shed for winter?

If you store it in a garage or shed, cover it with an old sheet or tarp to keep the dust off. Hanging it up so that the wheels are off the ground will keep the tires from taking a set as they slowly deform from declining tire pressure. I prefer to keep the bike in a horizontal position.

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How to Store Your Bicycle for Winter

Here are some tips on how to store your bicycle for winter. Before you put it away,

clean and wax the frame

clean the wheel rims and spokes

clean and lube the chain

replace the handlebar tape — it’s probably pretty tired after a season of riding clean and treat the saddle surface (note to Brooks users: use Proofide® sparingly, every 6 months)

apply oil at the pivot points on the derailleurs

put clear nail polish on any dings in the paint to prevent rust loosen the seat post binder bolt, remove the seat post, lube it and reinstall it fix anything that needs to be fixed so you don’t have to worry about in spring Depending on where you live, your bike could be in storage for as much as 6 months. If you store it in a garage or shed, cover it with an old sheet or tarp to keep the dust off. Hanging it up so that the wheels are off the ground will keep the tires from taking a set as they slowly deform from declining tire pressure. I prefer to keep the bike in a horizontal position. Don’t worry about rust causing condensation when storing your bike in a cold location. Even if a moist warm front blows in and raises temperatures, condensation will occur on the outside of the frame, but not on the inside. Consider this comment by an engineer’s engineer, Jobst Brandt on condensation: “Before moist warm … air can effectively diffuse through the tiny openings into unpainted tube interiors, the frame will have warmed up to ambient. Condensation on the exterior finish is certainly less damaging than one ride in the rain, but then fear mongers abound on the net.” If you store your bike inside, in a place where you see it every day (and give it a fond pat on the handlebars), don’t worry about hanging it up. Just turn the tires a bit every week or so and pump up the tires every 60 days. That will keep the tires nice and round.

You may have some electronic goodies on your bike. If they use rechargeable batteries, check the manufacturer’s instruction for the best way to store them for a long time. Should the batteries be fully charged prior to storage, partially charged or something else?

Now, all you have to do is wait for Spring!

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How much does a 12 by 16 shed cost?

$2,000 to $8,000 How Much Does a 12×16 Shed Cost? Generally, a 12×16 shed costs anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending upon whether it is DIY or prebuilt. The pricing is affected also by the style, type of roofing, or other special customizations.

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For a list of materials for building a 12×16 shed, check out this article on How to Build a 12×16 Gable Shed.

Here are some of the tools needed:

Circular saw

Drill machinery and drill bits

Milter saw

6’ Ladder

Safety glasses

Hammer

Tape measurer

4’ level

Nail punch

Speed square

Extension ladder

2 sawhorses

If you do not already have most of the tools above, expect your overall shed cost to increase.

Time

Building a shed takes time especially if you want it done right. Expect to take at least a month or so of weekends to fully complete your 12×16 shed. Considering the amount of time that is required, you could calculate that in the overall cost of a DIY shed. Time is money. If you have plenty of time, then DIYing your shed will save you the cost of labor.

Labor

One of the main benefits of building a 12×16 shed by yourself would be saving on the cost of labor. The cost of labor contributes to the overall cost of a pre-built shed. However, if you are short on time and lack skilled carpentry experience, paying for another’s skilled labor will be worth it at the end of the day and 15 years down the road.

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