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A bike stand, also called a bike rack, is a device to which bicycles may be secured. It may be free standing or bolted to the ground or some stationary object such as a building. Indoor bike racks are commonly used for private bicycle parking in garages, sheds or inside the house, while outdoor bike stands are often used in commercial areas. General styles of racks include the Inverted U, Serpentine, Bollard, Grid, & Decorative. The most effective and secure bike racks, with the exception of the bike locker, are those that can secure both wheel and frame of the bicycle, using a standard U-lock or cable.

Bike racks can be constructed from a number of different materials. Durability, weather resistance, appearance, and functionality are extremely important variables of the material of the bike rack. Construction materials include stainless steel, steel, recycled plastic, orthermoplastic. Each material has advantages and disadvantages, and each is unique in appearance from the others.

The visibility of the bike rack, adequate spacing from automobile parking and pedestrian traffic, weather coverage, and proximity to destinations are all important factors determining usefulness of a bicycle rack. These factors will help increase usage of the bike rack, and assure cyclists their bike is securely parked.

Commercial bike racks can be constructed with a variety of different materials. Some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a finishing material are the weather conditions the bike rack will need to endure, the overall style and look of the atmosphere, the volume of bikes the rack will be holding, and environmental issues.

Whilst outdoor bike storage racks are made in a wide variety of materials and finishes, including thermoplastic, stainless steel and recycled plastics, indoor bicycle stands are generally made from steel and are either powder coated, galvanised or hot dipped.

You will find bike stands for sale online  and there are quite a few choices for your bike racks for garage use in Australia.

Sick of your bikes lying around? Then you need a bicycle storage solution!

There are a variety of bicycle storage solutions. Basically they fall under the general terms: wall  bike racks and floor bike stands .

A bike stand is typically made of steel or alloy and comprises of  two inverted U hoops affixed to a base. The bicycle slots in between the hoops and is supported, or “stands”. Bicycle stands commonly are sold as a single unit , and can be joined together to accommodate 2-10+ bikes. Multi bike stands are also available , some models available with a bolt down function for security. The advantage of floor bike stands are that they are simple to install and bikes are easy to put away. They take a bit of room in your shed or garage though!

A wall mounted bike rack is predrilled so that it can be mounted onto a wall. There are many different types of bicycle racks , ranging from simple single  bike hooks to 2, 4, and even six hook bike racks. Care needs to be taken with the fitting of a wall bike rack to ensure the mounting screws and the surface you are screwing into will take the weight of the rack plus bikes! Whilst wall bike racks do need to be fitted, requiring a drill and a few basic tools, they do make more room in your garage, and so are ideal if space is tight. Also remember someone has to lift the bike up onto the bike hook!

If you are leaving you bike for a while in storage, or you need a bit of extra protection, a plastic bike cover is ideal. Bike covers are not expensive and will keep your machine dust and grime free.

You will find stands for sale at our online store.