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Bicycle parking - Choosing a rack |
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Consider first
- When given the choice, cyclists will lock bikes to sign posts rather than to a poorly designed, poor quality rack. Good design is one that deters theft, by allowing the bicycle frame and one wheel (preferably two) to be locked to the rack.
 Rings are missing - poor quality.
They broke with wear, or a thief cut through the metal.
- The City of Toronto Bicycle User Group (BUG) Network can provide a list of Canadian bicycle parking suppliers. Contact bugs@toronto.ca or 416-392-7592 for more information.
- Make sure that cyclists can use both a cable and/or U Lock.
- Avoid racks that only hold the wheel. These racks can bend a bicycle's wheel. Also, only the wheel can be locked, making the bicycle an easy target for theft.
 Too close to the wall.
Cannot lock wheel and frame (wheelbender) - target for theft.
- Avoid racks that do not support the frame at two points - bicycles can fall over and the racks are often misused, resulting in reduced capacity.
 Only one point of contact.
Unable to lock both the wheel and the frame - target for theft.
- Consider carefully before investing in vertical wall racks. They are a great way to manage in a tight space. Allow a horizontal dimension of at least .6 metres x 1.2 metres (2 feet x 4 feet) and a vertical dimension of 1.9 metres (6 foot, 4 inches). Many cyclists are discouraged, however, by having to lift their bicycles onto the wall so mount the rack as low as possible. If you are short on space, try to provide both horizontal and vertical racks.
Recommended racks
These are examples of recommended horizontal racks that allow at least one wheel and the frame to be locked to the racks, and offer two points of contact.
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Post and ring
You can request free post and rings on City-owned property. Use the online form or call 416-392-9253. |
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Inverted U |
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Triangle |
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