Bike Racks for Public Spaces, Schools and Workplaces

Bike racks give riders a fixed point to park and secure a bicycle, which keeps bikes off the ground and out of walkways, doorways and fire exits. They are used at parks, schools, councils, shopping centres, commercial buildings and staff parking areas. A rack also signals that cycling is welcome, which is why councils install them along shared paths and at reserves.

A standard hoop is designed to take two bikes, one locked each side. Actual capacity depends on the hoop dimensions and how far apart the hoops are set. Handlebars and pedals take up space, so hoops set too close together end up holding one bike each. Plan capacity at roughly two bikes per hoop and space them accordingly.

Yes, provided the slab is sound, uncracked at the fixing points and thick enough to hold the anchors under load. Thin toppings, pavers on sand and deteriorated concrete are not suitable without modification. Check the slab depth before ordering, because the correct anchor for a 100mm slab is different to the correct anchor for a 60mm topping.

Install them on level, well-drained ground close to the entry people actually use, and in clear view so riders can find them and passers-by can see the bikes. Keep them out of fire exits, accessible paths and vehicle routes. Allow enough clear space in front of the rack to wheel a bike in without lifting it over a kerb.

Stainless steel is the better choice outdoors, particularly near the coast or in wet climates, because it resists corrosion without needing repainting. Painted and powder-coated steel costs less and suits sheltered locations, but chips and scratches expose bare metal that will rust. For public and coastal sites, stainless steel usually costs less over its working life.

Allow enough space between hoops that two bikes can be parked and locked at each one, because handlebars and pedals need clearance. As a working guide, space them so a bike can be wheeled between them without the handlebars clashing. Check the product dimensions and lay the spacing out on the ground before fixing anything permanently.

Yes. An unfixed or loosely fixed rack can be tipped over, dragged or removed, and a rack that moves damages the bike locked to it. Fixing also stops the rack being used as a lever against the slab. Confirm the fixing method suits the substrate, and check fixings periodically at public sites where they are exposed to vandalism and vehicles.

Schools want durable hoops near the gate, positioned where staff can see them. Councils want stainless steel for corrosion resistance and a finish that suits the streetscape, plus capacity that can be extended later. Both need clear approach space so riders can wheel bikes to the rack rather than lifting them over kerbs or garden beds.

Bikes end up against walls when the rack is hard to find, hard to reach or offers nothing to lock to. Put the rack in clear view of the entry people use, make the approach level and wide enough to wheel a bike, and give one locking point per bike. A visible, well placed rack gets used; a hidden one does not.

Yes. Bike racks ship Australia-wide with tracking, and can be delivered to a site address where someone can receive and unload them. Longer or bulk orders may affect freight options, so tell us about access at the time of ordering. Same-day dispatch applies to orders placed before the daily cut-off, and pick-up from Bankstown is available.