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Erg cover
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:25 pm
by Ian Bee
Hi all,
Following a house move, my workout location is shifting to the garage. It's reasonably weather proof, but I'm musing on merits of a cover. Clearly Concept 2 sell the bespoke/obvious option for £50, but has anyone tried or can recommend any other options?
Thanks in advance!
Ian
Re: Erg cover
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:40 pm
by Wolfmiester
hi Ian,
my only comment is that Ergs have been known to be stored outside, and still work fine.
However, I guess the £50 is not a bad investment considering the full cost of the machine...
When I was looking for a bbq cover this year, the "Webber" brand were extortionate, but I found a B&Q option (just as good in my opinion) for a fraction of the price. Just maybe their biggest one of those might fit ...?
Re: Erg cover
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:52 pm
by Ian Bee
Wolfmiester wrote: ↑Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:40 pmWhen I was looking for a bbq cover this year, the "Webber" brand were extortionate, but I found a B&Q option (just as good in my opinion) for a fraction of the price. Just maybe their biggest one of those might fit ...?
That was the direction of my thought process - motorbike covers are about half the price for larger options
Re: Erg cover
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:33 pm
by Jill
Ian, our ergs ( first a model D and then replaced about 3 years ago with a Model E ) have always been kept in a frost and damp free garage which has a bedroom above.
When Richard first bought the Model D, he did buy a C2 cover but stopped using it after about a year because it had become brittle and kept splitting.
Since then, ( about 15 years now ) the erg has been left uncovered and so far, it has not resulted in any problems.
However, if you would prefer some sort of cover, Richard ( of true Yorkshire stock
) suggests an inexpensive option would be going to B & Q and buying a painter’s/decorator’s dust sheet.
Decisions. Decisions.
Re: Erg cover
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:17 pm
by Ian Bee
Thanks for the thoughts.
I've found a motorbike cover of broadly the right dimensions for £10, so I'm having a punt.
Re: Erg cover
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:26 am
by Ian Bee
Well, if anyone fancied a cheap option:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074HYNF24/ ... NBbYZ57DJF
Cheap and looks pretty much tailor made for a model D once it's on. At £10 delivered, can't complain.