None, other than marketing / upselling an ‘improved’ version of what is already the perfect bike rack: the Sheffield stand.
ginger_prophet on
A lot of factors at play, but if using a u-lock and securing around your frame and back wheel, those hoops can help prevent the lock from sliding down your seat tube, and messing with your front mech and drivetrain. YMMV
derekkraan on
Keeps your lock from sliding down to the ground.
FWIW this is the most common and best bike parking setup in the Netherlands. Here we call it a “staple” (nietje, fietsnietje). I have been trying to get my hands on one for my front garden for ages.
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None, other than marketing / upselling an ‘improved’ version of what is already the perfect bike rack: the Sheffield stand.
A lot of factors at play, but if using a u-lock and securing around your frame and back wheel, those hoops can help prevent the lock from sliding down your seat tube, and messing with your front mech and drivetrain. YMMV
Keeps your lock from sliding down to the ground.
FWIW this is the most common and best bike parking setup in the Netherlands. Here we call it a “staple” (nietje, fietsnietje). I have been trying to get my hands on one for my front garden for ages.
Lock hanger on a staple rack