is it waterproof? ideal for a nice bike wash?
593826
Aluminum and plastic so it probably won't rust. But I haven't done this so I can't cite personal experience.
593827
I do and not have had a problem. It is all aluminum so it doesn't rust. I do dry it off though.
1971785
It is somewhat waterproof. I wouldn't go swimming with it but certainly having a shower so far it's ok. Haven't had any issues with taking a shower with it!
1479981
I have never used it wet or allowed the main unit to get wet. I doubt that it is water proof. My recommendation is to not get it wet, but other may have had no problem. Better safe than sorry.
2047680
I haven't used it on my bike. If you're not in a hurry give me a couple of days to try it out and I'll let you know. I don't think the spaeker is waterproof.
1081455
It's not completely waterproof. It breathes enough that my bike feels somewhat damp after it's been covered all day during a rainstorm, but there are no puddles under the cover.I don't leave the cover on for longer than ten hours at a time, though (just at my place of employment during the day) so I don't know if you'd have a mold problem if the bike was covered for long periods.
84619
Yes this is waterproof. I really never take mine off. I shower in it, wash dishes, clothes, go swimming etc. Obviously I wouldn't go diving or anything where the water is deep with more pressure, but general day to day activities and normal exercising is no problem.
1478431
I don't recall this being water proof. I store my bike indoors so I use it to keep the dust off. My guess is the cover would get wet if there was a heavy down pour.
2139608
I bought one in June and in 1 test it was waterproof as advertised. I will know more in a few months. I park my bike outside at work in Oregon (i.e. lots of rain coming in the next 8 months). There was 1 big rainstorm this summer. When I came out, my bike was dry. Water was sitting in a puddle on top of the cover, and wasn't dripping through. That was a good sign. I am hoping it will be waterproof as it will be out in the open.
1618363
It's definitely water resistant and washable, but since it has a non-adhesive backing, it won't protect you from a serious leak as water can get underneath it along the edges.
1228523
To an extent...dont soak them in water if you wash your bike...if your caught in the rain they're ok.
586364
They are not waterproof, but they will handle light roadspray. Since I use them for commuting with dress clothes, I take plastic grocery bags and enclose anything that is inside of the pannier. I have had a few instances when going through puddles of water, that water has managed to get inside. They dry out quickly, so at the end of the day, they are not soaking wet for the next ride. I hope this helps answer your question.
1081453
I'm not sure I would call it waterproof but it does an excellent job of keeping rain off of the bike. I have seen no evidence of mold buildup in the couple of months I've had mine and there has been a good deal of rain in our area. Hope this helps.
604426
Water does bead. My bike is outside all year round and stays dry. After two years its stood up to cold rain and snow. Color is fading though but integrity of cover is not deteriorating.
1811220
Yes, the pad is waterproof and can be wiped off for a quick cleaning. We haven't yet needed to take advantage of this feature, but the pad cover -- like other fabric parts -- is machine washable. (This is a really nice unit. Much sturdier than similar products from another manufacturer. We are very pleased with it. Worth the money!)
325068
I wouldn't call it "waterproof"....but it does a good job of keeping the seat dry underneath. Water beads up on mine and is easily wipes off. It doesn't absorb water and wet your bum when you sit down. The pockets in the back are mesh, so anything in them will get wet if left in the rain.
1747931
Yes it is waterproof. I have used it in shower and bath a few times and still works great
1176319
I have definitely gotten caught in some heavy rain biking to and from campus and nothing inside has been damaged. It does get wet though and could probably soak all the way through if exposed to rain for a longer period.