My rear wheels rusted in less than a year. Garaged except when camping. Exposed to the weather sometimes. Is this normal? What care was needed?
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I haven't had this problem but my trike is never out in the rain either. It travels with me inside the Jeep. I would suggest calling the manufacture because they responded well to my questions that I had in the beginning. Good luck.
487003
Ours has been outside in all weather conditions. No rust although I think it is cast aluminum.
1230199
It's the wheels off gassing. I left mine outside on the porch for a coupe days and it was fine.
1500169
I thought it was weather reisistant too .... but ours began to rust shortly after putting it on the deck. Now halfway into the summer, it is covered in rust at nearly every spot where the metal weaves over & under each other!! VERY disappointed & would love to have my money back!!!
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Mines been in my truck during coldest winter CO has this past season and well over 100 this summer. Keep it out of direct sunlight and I'm sure you'll be OK.
1288671
I plan to remove mine and try to rust proof it. I did not believe the post but mine has started to rust...not cool. Something needs to be done by manufacturer.
1876135
Mine has been outdoors in rain for 3 months no problems yet but the unplated allen bolts have surface rust we just put a little waterproof bearing grease on top of the bolt heads
594886
Yes, they will rust a bit if you don't open it and let it dry after coming in out of the rain. I used mine for commuting, and it would be in a plastic bag in my tote bag once I got on the train. If I forgot to open it up to dry once I got home the joints would rust if left wet overnight. My own fault of course, but sometimes you just forget things once you get home.
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I've had mine about a year and a half and it's been drenched in the rain many times. Still works fine. The back power cable did rust off and break when the wind knocked it over a few months ago. Had to ship the wheel to FL and cost me $80. Then I had to take the bike to my bike shop to fix alignment. The bike is a beast and is tough enough for dodging Atlanta traffic. I commute 8 miles 5 times a week and love it. Great bike but like any bike it does require repair now and again.
886926
I just checked the John Deere toys in the sandbox. The rods between the wheels are metal, and I saw a bit of rust on one.
1299896
I had it outside all Summer and it didn't show any signs of rust. I did put it away for the Winter.
371169
The only rust I've found is the washers on wheels. We've left it out since dec and it stil looks new
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Jake there is a heavy painted or dipped finish on it. I would assume if that is not scratched it will be good for some time. I am in Key West with salt in the air, I will rinse the bike basket with fresh water if I get direct salt water spray on it. I have had it close to a month now. I have sprayed the whole bike with CRC which I highly recommend but do not spray areas like seat shaft, wheel rims, and handle bar. Jim
146005
I live on the ocean and after 9 months the rim began to rust. Where I live everything rust.
1859364
I have had mine for some time now, and I ride all year long in all kinds of weather. No indications of any rust showing up on it so far.
582290
After about three years, I had multiple rust spots on mine. They were all small, but I didn't mistreat the rack and never had it in storage; I'm not sure why my experience was different from that of everyone else here. On the plus side, the rack was incredibly sturdy and useful, so I wasn't too troubled by the patches of rust.
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I just went out in my 8 below zero garage and checked. The rims are plastic, and the tires are "balloon tires" not plastic wheels; they have air valves for refilling if they happen to get low. I still have 4-5 feet of snow on the ground, and I may not get the opportunity to use my spreader until May.Bob-North Smithfield, RI