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Racks & Vertical Storage

Racks and vertical storage solutions provide the opportunity to store bikes anywhere within the home providing you have sufficient wall or floor space.

The variety of products in this category (Racks / Free standing / Floor to Ceiling) allow multiple storage options and some also provide storage for clothing and accessories.

Typical Context of Use
House, apartments, flats, storage rooms, garages. Installation: Easy to install. Some products require assembly. Some require support by screwing or bolting into the floor or ceiling (racks).

Number of Bikes per Unit
From 1 to 4.

Approximate Cost per Bike
From £24.99 to £44.99 depending on the product.

Ease of Use / Time to Lock
Easy to use, assuming your bike is easy to lift. No opportunity to lock your bike to the stand.

Strengths
• Inexpensive
• Offer modularity / adjustability
• Compatible with a wide range of bicycles
• Easy to install (some models are free standing)
• Lifetime: 5-10 years, depending of the material and the context of use

Weaknesses
• Need to lift the bike
• No opportunity to lock your bike to the stand

Useful References
www.wiggle.co.uk
www.nashbar.com
www.deltacycle.com
www.wiggle.co.uk
www.sportrack.com
www.sportrack.com