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> Anna Nonamus thoughtfully penned:
> > I'm looking for a waterproof cover for my mountain bike.
> >
> > Does anyone have any opinions of CycleSak? -- www.cyclesak.com
> >
> > I think there are other similar products out there, but I can't seem to find any. Anyone know of
> > anything?
>
> I went to website as in "what is that anyway" and being the resident fabrics goddess, I'll tell
> you these things. I sure wouldn't get the lightweight model 70 denier is very very very
> lightweight fabric. Think "shred". There is no such thing as "standard seam tape". the kind of
> tape used totally depends on what kind of coating the fabric is... which they don't even say IF
> the fabric is coated. (coating to make the fabric waterproof) If they only weld critical seams it
> means there are a whole lot of seams that they didn't weld. Weatherproof does not mean waterproof.
> Obfuscation really bugs me. Me - I'd put a baggie over my seat and be done with it.
>
> There isn't any anti UV treatment on the fabric, ,how long do you suppose that the cover will
> really last you. If you read the reivew posted from and old issue of M-bike magazine, it is
> designed for a cover when you park your bike outside in front your local coffee shop or your
> apartment, not for rooftop travel. I'm sure one of the engineer types could tell you just how
> quickly it might shred at 65 mph.
>
>
> Penny S
>
>
Now take a bow of respect, for the fabric goddess has spoken. ;-)
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