I work at a Canadian University and we are buying a new bike rack for the campus. Facilities does not want number wave style/ 2 because it needs to be bolted to the ground and the rack may need to be moved from
time to time. I’m advocating for #2 out of these options, however I would LOVE to buy from anywhere but Uline. I think a couple lollipop style that bolt to the ground are more likely based on size. Any suggestions?
by Global-Cloud-9590
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Translation: facilities wants to install a shit bike rack that’s really hard to use. The best type of bike rack is a bunch of staples / Sheffields / lollipops or similar installed properly spaced and secured to the ground. Each holds two bikes.
The wave is (meh) okay, but not intuitive to use and a lot of bikes can only lock to the end positions.
[Grainger](https://www.grainger.com/category/furnishings-appliances-hospitality/outdoor-furniture/bike-racks?tv_optin=true&searchQuery=bike+rack&searchBar=true)
[McMaster-Carr](https://www.mcmaster.com/products/bicycle-racks/)
Send them this PDF:
[https://www.apbp.org/assets/docs/EssentialsofBikeParking_FINA.pdf](https://www.apbp.org/assets/docs/EssentialsofBikeParking_FINA.pdf)
https://preview.redd.it/ckbz7m5dvarf1.png?width=970&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6a571cc564c6e922d83d44621c727dccd35f643
What’s the point of a bike rack if it’s not bolted to the ground? The anti- theft value is pretty limited
Your bike is only as secure as thing it’s locked to, and in this case I wouldn’t say it’s very secure at all.
Not particularly ethical but you could have some prisoners in Kansas make your University some.
[Lollypop Style Bike Rack](https://kansasci.doc.ks.gov/shop/item.aspx?itemid=9987)
McMaster Carr
https://www.dero.com
As a front and rear rack user who likes his front wheels – none of them. Gun to my head, option 2 but I’m going to be gunning to use only the outside of the rack.
I would never lock my bike to a rack that wasn’t permanently fixed to the ground.