Space-saving wall-mounted bike rack
Wall-mounted bike racks for buildings are unique in that they need to be manufactured with a minimal design to accommodate space constraints.
Square footage is at a premium in apartments buildings, office buildings, hotels, and even parking garages.
When adding indoor bicycle storage, it's smart to use wall space…and go vertical.
Here are some options:
Wall-mounted bike racks take up less space but keep bikes secure
Bike Hook with Loop Lock - This unique commercial bike rack is made with steel with a black powder-coat finish.
The wall-mounted bike rack can easily be installed into a concrete wall, concrete blocks or wood. Use either drop-in anchors, drive-in anchors or lag screws.
Included with the Wall-mounted bike racks is a 48-inch locking cable to keep the bike protected from theft.
The main benefit of the Bike Hook with Loop Lock is space-efficiency.
The piece is only 10 inches deep and 3.5 inches wide. The very small footprint with this type of commercial bike rack also allows for the racks to be staggered in height. Therefore, more bicycles can be stored without handlebars or pedals touching and causing damage.
DoubleUp Wall-Mounted Bike Racks - Another wall-mount option offered by the Park and Facilities Catalog is the DoubleUp Wall-Mounted Bike Rack. Again, this commercial bike rack only has a footprint that is 38 inches deep and 8.88" inches wide.
Wall-mounted bike rack DoubleUp
For security, this strong 10-gauge plate can be ordered with a Locking Bar. The bar is positioned next to the bike frame so that a sturdy U-Lock can be inserted. This provides THREE points of locking contact - the locking bar, the bike frame, and front wheel.
That's the optimal way to lock a bike according to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. Very, very secure.
There is also an imprint of a bicycle cut into the plate for a bike-related motif.
DoubleUp Freestanding Bike Rack - if a company does not want to mount a commercial bike rack into a wall, but wants to take advantage of vertical space, the DoubleUp also comes with a handy freestanding frame.
That frame is 89 inches in height. Uprights are 2-inch steel square tubes and the crossbar is made with 1 5/8-inch square braces. The Mounting Channel at the base is 1 ½ inch by 3-inch steel.
Bottom line - this vertical bike rack is built to stay upright and provide easy access to bicycles. The hooks are staggered for maximum spacing.
These freestanding bike racks can be ordered in single-sided or double-sided version. They are modular so they can be ordered to hold from 4-10 bikes for single sided and from 8-20 bikes with the double-sided version.
Floor, Wall or Ceiling Mounted Sliding Bike Racks - this indoor vertical bike rack takes up very little space and is also U-Lock compatible.
One of the features of these wall-mounted bike racks is the sliding hangars, which can be moved to allow for easy unloading and loading of bicycles.
These can be mounted into the floor. There are also wall and ceiling mount versions as well. The bikes racks can be ordered to hold 9 or 18 bikes.
Meet the needs of bike commuters with secure bike rooms
Commuting by bike is the next big trend in urban areas. According to the League of American Bicyclists, the percentage of bike commuters from 2000 to 2017 grew by an incredible 43%. There are now about 836,569 people who commute by bicycle in the US.
Just about every city has seen an increase in the percentage of people who ride a bicycle to work, or to get around town.
The League says the city with the highest percent of residents bicycling to work is 15.5%. That's admirable. However, many cities are striving for a higher percentage. Municipalities are investing millions in bicycle infrastructure such as protected bike lanes, enforced bicycle laws and more bicycle parking with outdoor bike racks or indoor bike rooms.
People in urban areas prefer to bicycle than drive. They don't want to drive on congested streets and try to find parking in congested parking lots. City officials don't want to invest millions in building new roads, only to have them instantly jammed with more cars.
Bike commuting is big in Europe. Copenhagen has a 50% rate of residents who bicycle to work. Americans are now recognizing this fact. More bike commuters also mean less pollution and healthier residents.
This is one reason why many builders and architects are now incorporating indoor bike storage into their designs. In fact, many builders are promoting their bike rooms as amenities, just like gyms, spas or rooftop bars.
One apartment building in New York City even has a bike room on the 19th floor with panoramic views.
Tenants today want and need a secure place to park and store their bicycles. The smart strategy is to provide secure indoor bicycle storage and then use wall-mounted bike racks or freestanding bike racks to maximize the use of that space.