Bike Racks

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="05ad05a3.jpg"> <div> <B>    </B><B>     </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                                                                                      </B></FONT><I>   </I><I>Bike San Mateo County</I><I>                      </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>                 </I></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="05bd2123.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bike San Mateo County"><U><B><U>HOME</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Web Site Content"><U>Web Site Content</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Using your bike"><U>Using your bike</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Campaign Projects"><U>Campaign & Projects</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Issues"><U>Current Issues</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dangerous Conditions"><U>Dangerous Conditions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Google Discussion Groups"><U>Google Discussion Groups</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meetings"><U>Meetings</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resources"><U>Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local News Updates"><U>Local News & Updates</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bikes on Transit"><U>Bikes on Transit</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Route Suggestions"><U>Route Suggestions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact/ Join Bike SMC"><U>Contact/ Join Bike SMC</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Getting Involved"><U>Getting Involved</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Improvements"><U>Improvements</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Case of an Accident Legal Considerat"><U>In Case of an Accident & Legal Considerations</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Bike Racks</I></div> <div> There are numerous designs and manufacturers of bicycle racks.  The following is a list of various common types of racks with details on their usage and advantages and disadvantages. This is not a complete list and your opinion may differ on the value of the different types of racks.</div> <div> For a good overall look at various bicycle parking and racks around the world see:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.dero.com/world_2.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dero.com/world_2.html"><U><U>http://www.dero.com/world_2.html</U></U></A></FONT>;</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Coming Soon: Pictures and location of these racks in use in San Mateo County</div> <bR> <div> <B>Our Recommendation</B></div> <div> Single U or Hoop Type. These are becoming very common and are simple, strong, hold the bicycle well and are easy to lock up to. They are especially good for single mid block type installations where due to the size and height the are very visible and would not create a tripping hazard. Multiple U racks can be set up in rows to hold large quantities of bicycles</div> <div> Creative Pipe Lighting Rack LR Series. This is a clever rack, which holds the bicycle in three places, holds the bike very securely and allows locking both the front tire and the frame with a single U lock. This rack would be good in bicycle parking areas where there is a need to park many bicycles in a limited space. The design ensures the bicycles are neatly parked with a minimum of space. This rack might not be good for single mid block installations where its lower height might create a tripping hazard.</div> <bR> <div> Any rack, which holds the bicycle by only a wheel, is not recommended. This is a common older design where a wheel fits through two bars. These do not hold the bicycle securely, are hard to lock to and can lead to damage to the wheel or the bicycle.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Get help to pay for bicycle racks</B></div> <div> The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance will help pay for employee bicycle parking rack up to $500 per installation for the rack and $200 toward installation costs. For additional information see: http://www.commute.org/programs.htm#bike</div> <div> <I>Bike Racks: Types, Description, Sources and Evaluations</I></div> <div> <B>Single U or Hoop Type Racks: </B>These racks are shaped likes an inverted U with the ends of the U connected to the ground. They are around 35" tall and 18-35" wide. They hold two bikes mounted parallel to the U of the rack. These are a very common rack for use on sidewalks, many times individually mounted between parking meters. Groups of these can also be installed in a row to provide parking multiple bicycles. These racks hold all styles of bikes and allow using a U lock or chain or cable and with the appropriate lock can allow locking both wheels with out removing a wheel</div> <bR> <div> Sources and Manufactures:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dero.com/products/hoop_rack_hd/hoop_rack_hd.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dero.com/products/hoop_rack_h"><U><U>www.dero.com/products/hoop_rack_hd/hoop_rack_hd.html</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sarisparking.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarisparking.com/"><U><U>www.sarisparking.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   see 2100 Bike Dock Series</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://bikeracks.com/html/arch.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://bikeracks.com/html/arch.html"><U><U>http://bikeracks.com/html/arch.html</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Wave Type Racks. These hold numerous bikes in a single rack of multiple U shaped bends. The bike is mounted perpendicular to the rack (not parallel like the single U) so the bike is only held in one spot. The rack is common in specific bicycle parking area and provides for a single simple one piece rack to hold numerous bikes. Due to the bike being held at only one spot, loaded bikes and odd shaped bikes can had some difficulty being held properly.</div> <bR> <div> Sources and Manufactures</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sarisparking.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarisparking.com/"><U><U>www.sarisparking.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   see wave series models 2100, 2160 2200</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dero.com/products/rolling_rack/rolling_rack.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dero.com/products/rolling_rac"><U><U>http://www.dero.com/products/rolling_rack/rolling_rack.html</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <U>Bollard Hitch Racks and Bike Hitch Racks: These are a single post rack with 2-3 hoops welded to the post to allow locking up to the post.</U></div> <bR> <div> <U>Sources and Manufacturers</U></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dero.com/products/bollards/bollards.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dero.com/products/bollards/bo"><U><U>http://www.dero.com/products/bollards/bollards.html</U></U></A></div> <div> http://www.dero.com/products/bike_hitch/bike_hitch.html</div> <bR> <div> Creative Pipe Lighting Rack LR Series</div> <div> This is a unique rack, which holds the bicycle at three points and allows locking both the front tire and the frame using a single U lock. This rack can be seen at: http://www.creativepipe.com/lightning_bolt_LR_series_racks.htm</div> <bR> <div>  This rack is used at. San Jose's City Hall and are also all over the Stanford, Davis, and Cal Campus'. Sometimes as much as six hundred spots in a location.</div> <bR> <div> Some of the advantages include:</div> <div> One tipped bike does not take a whole bank down,</div> <div>       Paint, derailers, wheels, etc are not scratched or bent when a bike blows</div> <div>       over.</div> <div>        Any kind of bike, rack fenders, recumbent etc, could be easily,</div> <div>       securely, and quickly locked.</div> <div>       There is expectation and capacity to hold a huge number of bikes. </div> <div> Bikes are parked very neatly and the racks are easy to use.</div> <bR> <div>  They also come in a back to back configuration to double up on the capacity.</div> <bR> <div> Single Wheel Racks. A very common older design bike rack holds the bike only by a single wheel usually the front wheel. While common there are numerous disadvantages to this style. These disadvantages include</div> <div> Do not hold the bicycle securely and bikes tend to fall over damaging the bike as well as other bikes. Tipped over bikes also make it difficult to fit other bikes on the rack.</div> <div> Difficult or impossible to properly lock up a bike to this rack. A U lock can only lock a single wheel to the rack and additional locks are required to secure the frame.</div> <div> Do not hold bicycles with narrow tires well and can easily led to wheel bending or damage.</div> <bR> <div> Racks, which only hold a bicycle by a single wheel, are not recommended.</div> <bR> <div> Bike Rack Manufacturer websites.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.creativepipe.com/bike_racks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.creativepipe.com/bike_racks.h"><U><U>http://www.creativepipe.com/bike_racks.htm</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dero.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dero.com/"><U><U>http://www.dero.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sarisparking.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarisparking.com/"><U><U>www.sarisparking.com</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.bikeracks.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bikeracks.com/"><U><U>http://www.bikeracks.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.bikeparking.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bikeparking.com/"><U><U>http://www.bikeparking.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.theparkcatalog.com/items.asp?Cc=BR" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.theparkcatalog.com/items.asp?"><U><U>http://www.theparkcatalog.com/items.asp?Cc=BR</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.madrax.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.madrax.com/"><U><U>http://www.madrax.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.huntco.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.huntco.com/"><U><U>http://www.huntco.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cyclesafe.com/BikeRacks.tab.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cyclesafe.com/BikeRacks.tab.a"><U>http://www.cyclesafe.com/BikeRacks.tab.aspx</U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>http://www.bicycleparkingracks.com/   </U></FONT>Email address: links@bicycleparkingracks.com</div> <bR> <div> Bicycle Parking Racks specializes in the sale of bicycle parking racks, steel bicycle parking racks, portable bicycle </div> <div> parking racks, recycled plastic bicycle parking racks, concrete bicycle parking racks, wave bicycle parking racks (with either round </div> <div> or square tubing), grid bicycle parking racks, low profile bicycle parking racks, free standing bicycle parking racks, portable </div> <div> bicycle parking racks, and bicycle parking rack accessories.</div> <bR> <div> Additional Information on bicycle racks and bicycle parking</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ibike.org/engineering/parking.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ibike.org/engineering/parking"><U><U>http://www.ibike.org/engineering/parking.htm</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.transalt.org/files/resources/blueprint/chapter12/chapter12c.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.transalt.org/files/resources/"><U><U>http://www.transalt.org/files/resources/blueprint/chapter12/chapter12c.html</U></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sfmta.com/cms/bpark/3176.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sfmta.com/cms/bpark/3176.html"><U><U>http://www.sfmta.com/cms/bpark/3176.html</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>