The Ultimate Bike Rack Guide for Schools
For schools, bike racks play an important role in organizing and storing student's bikes. Perform an evaluation of your current bike racks including what condition they're in, is the bike capacity enough, or maybe you don’t have bike racks yet. Whether you are looking to replace, add on, or this is a first-time purchase, now is the perfect time to shop.
When shopping for bike racks, there are several considerations to take into account. First, how many bikes, on average, will the rack need to hold? Second, where will the bike racks be located, such as in front of the building or by the playground? Finally, how will they be installed? For example, will you want them to be portable so they can be removed and stored easily during cold weather, or something more permanent such as surface mounted or in-ground mounted.
Knowing the answers to these questions will help you narrow down which bike racks will be best for your school, facility, or park. We have many options for you to choose from, so we’ve put together this guide to help you make an informed purchase. Below are three popular styles of bike racks, all available now at School Fix Catalog, so let's get started!
All Galvanized Steel Bike Racks
First up is the All Galvanized Steel Bike Racks. These racks feature a traditional double-sided design plus work great on grass, gravel, or concrete. Outer-frame construction made from 1-5/8in. galvanized steel tubing, with 3/4in. diameter tire holding vertical bars.
Galvanized bolt-together brackets make assembly quick and easy. Uniquely designed, to allow multiple back rack sections to be bolted together in 5ft. lengths, to create any length desired. Double-sided, to allow bikes to be held from both sides, to maximize bicycle holding capacity. Available in a variety of sizes. All assembly hardware will be included.
Surface mounting brackets are also available (Click to shop) - BD34
Click on the links below for installation instructions for your bike rack size:
- Installation Instructions - BD1328 (5ft.)
- Installation Instructions - BD1325 (10ft.)
- Installation Instructions - BD1324 (15ft.)
- Installation Instructions - BD1326 (20ft.)
Loop Style Bike Racks
This simple & secure Single Loop Style Bike Rack is a hassle-free way to add bicycle parking to your facility. The unit is constructed out of 1-5/8in. OD steel, and will be 35in. high. Bike Rack can be surface mounted or in-ground mounted. If surface mounting is chosen, all necessary mounting hardware will be included. Available in galvanized steel or with a long-lasting powder-coated finish.
Multi-Loop Bike Racks, are available with five (5) or seven (7) bike capacities and features superior construction, made with 2-3/8in. OD steel tubing with a total unit height of 36in. This allows for the bike wheel and/or frame to be secured using standard bike locks. Choose to surface mount, or in-ground mount this bike rack. If surface mounting is chosen, all necessary mounting hardware will be included. Available in a galvanized or powder-coated finish.
R Style Bike Racks
The R-Style Bike Rack provides top of the line security, with simplistic bicycle parking. Constructed with 2in. OD steel tubing, with a total unit height of 34in. Choose to surface mount, or in-ground mount this bike rack. If surface mounting is chosen, all necessary mounting hardware will be included. Available in a galvanized or colored powder coat finish.
Please note that is not a complete list of bike rack products that we offer, but an overview of new bike racks only. To shop our complete line of Bike Rack products click here.
We hope this guide has been helpful. To read more about our products or about solutions to common school maintenance concerns visit the School Fix Blog.
