Cycling in Sydney Australia
Sydney Bike Racks
I dont about anyone else but IMO those round metal bike racks that adorn our Sydney streets are the worst designed racks ever...period....I would be interested to know anyone elses thoughts, if anyone has come across a brilliant design that could work? Any rack that puts the bike perpendicular to the road is not practical in most situations...thus the round creations have spawned.
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Permalink Reply by Chris on -
Do you mean the ones that are attached to poles? The intention with these is that bike should be parked in the same orientation as the ring, i.e. parrellel with the road. In this way the bike is well supported, and the frame and both wheels can be locked.
Only issue I can see is that the ring could be removed by someone with the right tool (or a saw), so best to put lock round the pole as well.
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Permalink Reply by Chris on
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It provides additional support, especially useful for step-throughs and folders.
I've seen heaps of bikes locked to poles that have fallen/been knocked over onto the path/road.
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Permalink Reply by Rob Berry on -
It makes it impossible for the thief to pull the old trick of lifting the bicycle over the pole and the sign.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Chained-Bike-Theft-Pole-Upper-...
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Permalink Reply by noelbike on
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Montreal has a good system. The parking meters are about 500mm off the building alignment and there is a ring around the pole. A bike can be attached on each side. Or they are closer for just one bike in busier places. But they are virtually everywhere. Canadian cities have better structures than our cities for producing smart infrastructure. They have far more control at the city level. You do not see a multiplicity of local and state authorities at cross purposes.
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Permalink Reply by Rob Berry on
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Richard, your bike ought to be parrallel to the road on those racks, like this:
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Permalink Reply by Richard Walker on
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Yes that is the evil creation I loathe ! they are designed to strip paint form your ride in any way possible on any part of your frame and fork. I wish someone could create something using a different structural material that was paint friendly. On a side note re Chris talking about poles, my partner witnessed a "business woman" get out of a car on WIlliam St and knocked over the good quality bike that was attached to the pole. My partner said something and the woman told her where to mind her own business. My partner walked off, then the woman called to her and as she turned around the "business woman" jumped on the bikes wheels.....Montreal rack system is great, I'll let Clover Moore know, cheers
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Permalink Reply by Colin on -
I like the rings too. I'm not worried about scratches.
In busy areas I'd like to see a ring on two sides of the pole to make it easier to lock two bikes.
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Permalink Reply by Pooliothrvwganster1 on -
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Permalink Reply by Pooliothrvwganster1 on
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I find both of these useless my bike needs more than the front wheel locked on & the green version above I cannot fit under or over in most cases
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Permalink Reply by herzog on -
Could you reverse the bike into this one and secure it via the rear wheel and frame triangle?
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Permalink Reply by Richard Walker on
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Those are great, but I guess you can't have that type everywhere on paths. The whole space saving idea of the round ones is good but it would be good if we had something like Montreal, maybe with some rubber coating so your paint doesn't get trashed
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