Best Cycle Stands
With a wide choice of cycle stands available, here we look at each design of cycle rack and stand noting the benefits of each design, where they’re best used and which ones are the best value for money.
1. Sheffield Cycle Hoops
The sleek design of the Sheffield cycle hoops offers simplicity and functionality. The hoops allow secure locking of the bike wheel and frame to the stand. These stands are a cost effective ways to provide secure cycle parking in public areas.
Benefits
- Easy to install – hassle free cycle parking which is used almost immediately
- Easy and safe for cyclists to use, allowing them to secure the bike via their own lock
- Bikes are left at user’s risk and it doesn’t require supervision
- In stock for Free 10 Delivery as standard
- Cost effective
- Need very little maintenance once installed
- Can secure two bikes using one hoop
Things to think about
Need plenty of floor space to install the cycle hoops, it’s suggested that a meter gap is left in-between the hoops
Where to use them
- School and university grounds
- Outside public building such as shopping centres
- Private dwellings such as apartments
2. Hi-Hoop Cycle Racks
Twin level design allows more bikes to be parked in a smaller space and allows access from either side of the rack.
Benefits
- Smaller footprint, ideal for areas where floor space is an issue and a large number of cycle parking spaces need to be available
- Accessible from both sides, so could be positioned centrally to prevent queues for parking forming
- Relatively each for cyclists to use, securing the bike using the wheel
Things to think about
The design only secures the bike using the wheel, this does not give the bike as much support as the hoop style cycle stands.
Where to use them
- Shopping centres, public buildings, parks – locations that
cycles are left for short periods of time - Domestic use
- Workplaces
3. Traffic Line Wall Cycle Racks
Individual wall mounted cycle racks made of strong steel construction with a zinc plated finish. This type of finish give the cycle racks high durability and protection from weather elements. The compact and flexible design provides convenient cycle parking.
Benefits
- Wall mounted
- 108˚ swivel to assist the ease of cycle parking
- Fully assembled for easy fixing
- Zinc plated finish for extra durability
Things to think about
Secures 1 bike
Max tyre width 50mm
The design only secures the bike using the wheel, this does not give the bike as much support as the hoop style cycle stands.
Where to use them
- Company Cycle parking
- Outside public buildings and workplaces
- Domestic use
4. Mottez Standard Height Cycle Rack
A smart and convenient way of storing bicycles in one place, with the option of placing the bikes face to face. This lightweight and easy to use stand has a high durability with a strong and robust metal construction.
Benefits
- Space saving
- Allows the storage of bikes to be face to face
- Zinc plated finish for extra durability
- 5 bike capacity
Things to think about
- Only compatible for tyres 33-55mm
- Can interfere with rear derailleur
- Not a lot of space between hoops
Where to use them
Domestic Use
5. Dopplestockparker London
Two-tier cycle rack which offers space for 4 bikes (8 bikes double sided), with user friendly tracks parking your bicycle has never been easier. Simply push the bike onto the track system!
The double tier means twice the number of bikes can be stored in the same surface area. Using multiple attachment points this stand is highly protected against thieves.
Benefits
- Optimal space use
- Single or double sided
- Multiple locking options
- Steel construction
Things to think about
This parking is more suited to long term storage, rather than quick access
Where to use them
- Suitable for mass bicycle parking
- Public spaces
- Factories
- Shopping Centers
There are a number of factors you need to consider when choosing a cycle rack these include: cycle capacity, security and where the rack is used. For more information or a site visit please give us a call or visit our live chat!