Ferguson Pilot B.I.K.E.* Project
* Bicycling Is Kind to the Environment
Promoting Bicycling Transportation
Created August 2001; Updated May 15, 2006
BICYCLE PARKING
The ubiquitous bicycle rack consisting of vertical bars, which just holds the front wheel, is not recommended. Chief among its drawbacks is incompatibility with the popular U-lock, and the possibility of buckling the wheel if the bike is tipped or knocked sideways and the rim is aluminum alloy.
The minimum criteria used in bike rack selection for this program are:
- Support bicycle frame in at least two points for good stability
- Allow locking with a choice of either a cable lock or a U-lock
- Reasonably durable
- Aesthetic
Designs meeting or exceeding the above criteria which have been selected for this project are shown below, and listed in ascending order of cost per bike, including hardware and shipping to St. Louis.
To calculate the total cost of a bike rack multiply the cost/bike by the rack capacity.
N.B. The following racks are powder/polyester coated except where specified.
3935 N. Country Club Rd., #25, Tucson, Arizona 85716 USA.
Tel: 1-888-BIKERIB (1-888-245-3742) Fax:1-520/844-1110 E-mail: bikeribs@yahoo.com
Model: Bike Rib (R) Series III
Approximate cost/bike ranges from $54 for a 4-bike BR4 to 57 for an 8-bike BR8
4630-B Ada Dr., Ada, Michigan 49301 USA.
Tel: 1-888-950-6531 Fax: (616)-954-0290 E-mail: info@cyclesafe.com
Model: 12725 U/2 surface mounted
Approximate cost/bike = $73 for a 2-bike unit; 1/16" thick "Plastisol" PVC jacket
Model: 12140S "Plymouth" surface mounted
Approximate cost/bike = $108 for a 2-bike unit
PO Box 565, Dayton, Oregon 97114 USA.
Tel: 888 BIKE RAX (1-888-245-3729) Fax: 503-864-4549 E-mail: merrill@creativemetalworksllc.com
Model: CMW Vintage inverted U [new design created specifically for this project]
Approximate cost/bike = $172 for a 2-bike unit
