The unique, space-saving DoubleUp vertical bike rack, designed by Sustainable Sites and offered by The Park and Facilities Catalog, was recently featured in an issue of  Bicycle Retailer magazine.

Bicycle Retailer is the "bible" for the bicycle industry. Their website generates 225,000 monthly visits on average. The print magazine is sent to 27,000 readers. The magazine has been the lead bicycle trade publication since 1992. Here is a link to the article.

"We specifically designed this vertical bike rack to be one of the most efficient, if not the most efficient, way to store bicycles inside," said Chris Luyet, co-inventor and Vice President and General Manager of The Park and Facilities Catalog. "With this unique design, you will find it is very easy to load bicycles onto the rack, and at the same time, keep them from bumping into each other. This allows for more bicycles to be stored where space might be limited, such as a bike room, for example."

If you are looking for the most efficient vertical bike rack, consider the DoubleUp. With the offset hanging hook design, more bicycles can be stored per square foot than with traditional bike racks. The offset design permits bicycles to be stored close to each other, without handlebar to handlebar conflict. This creates a smaller spatial footprint which requires less space. This type of bike rack is perfect for bike rooms and locations where space for bicycle storage is at a premium.

In addition, the DoubleUp vertical bike rack comes with a locking bar which provides three critical points of contact for a sturdy U-lock: the frame, the front tire and the locking arm. This is the most secure way to lock a bicycle today.

DoubleUp vertical bike racks come in a wall mount bike rack version and a freestanding bicycle rack style. The design creates capacity for six, eight or even 10 bicycles within a 10-foot area. A highly-durable powder coat covers the sturdy 11-gauge steel to prevent corrosion or rust.

The Park and Facilities Catalog also has an expert design team on staff that can provide free bike storage and bike room layouts, CAD files and SketchUp files.