Outdoor Bike Storage Suggestions?

I'm being 'actively encouraged' to figure out a solution to storing my bike(s) outside. Obvious concerns are security and weather protection. We have a pretty sizable balcony, so some kind of shed/storage structure is an option. The best one I've found online seems to be only available in the UK (http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/detail.php?pro_code=Acc1) and is pretty pricy. I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions or ideas?

(converting the spare room to a bike store/maintenance shop has already been kyboshed...)

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on May 16, 2012 at 9:02am

Dump him/her.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on May 16, 2012 at 11:32am

depending on space, you could just get a generic use shed like this.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Arrow-Steel-Garden-Shed-with-Accessories-...

With a shed I woudl still recommend you lock your bikes to something anchored/large metal, since many bikes are stolen while unlocked in a garage/shed

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on May 16, 2012 at 11:50am

You could use a waterproof motorcycle/scooter cover. I think that an XL motorcycle cover could cover three bikes. They even make covers with built-in alarms.