How Do You Select the Best Bike Rack For Your Business?

April 27, 2020

So, there is no doubt that picking a bike rack for your business is difficult. Obviously, you want to have the best one, to make the best impression with customers, and promote yourself in an optimum way. 

Knowing how to pick these bike racks can be a challenge. However, if you are sensible about it, and you know what to look for, it does become a little bit easier. Let’s take a look at what you need to think about when it comes to selecting them. 

Size and Scale 

One of the first things that you are going to want to think about when it comes to selecting a bike rack is the size and scale of it. 

It’s important to try and think about what you need in the way of a bike rack. You need to understand how big you want the rack to be, how much of your premises you want it to cover. Depending on the type of business that you are and the way that you operate, a bike rack can be anywhere from a small consideration in a corner to a substantial complex.

Type of Bike Rack 

Another important consideration to make when thinking about a bike rack is the type of bike rack that you choose to purchase. Do you want a two-tier system, or do you want a bike rack which is more conventional? Do you want a large one, a small one, one with spaces for two bikes in each slot – the options are quite limitless. 

Understanding what type of bike rack you want is very important because it means that you will have the best possible chance of getting what you need for both your customers and for yourself. 

Budget 

Your budget should definitely be a big part of your experiences. You need to make sure that you have selected a bike rack which has been designed to cover your budget. Even just having a small one, for now, can really pay dividends until such time as you can afford to upgrade. 

Make sure that you think about budget before you start looking at bike racks, before anything else, because this will ultimately mean that you avoid getting your hopes up and then dashing them because you can’t afford a certain model.

In conclusion, these are just a few of the different things which you should think about when it comes to getting the bike rack that you want. A bike rack should be a source of reliability and of great practicality. It should help you to connect with a brand-new audience and encourage a greener lifestyle amongst your employees and customers. Picking the right one can be tricky, but if you take the time to do so, it will definitely be worth it in the future. Obviously, these are just a few of the considerations, but they should be your main ones.


Bike Dock Solutions Team

Bike Dock Solutions is the UK's leading supplier of Bike Shelters, Bike Racks and other Bike Storage. Follow us on LinkedIn.