Layout & Space Requirements

This racking system is designed to fit your exact space, so rows can be as long as required. It can be used in conjunction with our other cycle parking systems to give the maximum capacity for your site.

To design your site, please follow these guidelines:

• The headroom is the most important factor for this racking system. A minimum of 2600mm is required for maximum capacity.
• Please leave 300mm to any adjoining side wall to give space for the handlebars of the first bikes on either side.
• Minimum spacing is 400mm.
• These racks can also be installed at a headroom of 2400mm, but for this, the racks need to be spaced at 600mm minimum.
• Please allow 2000mm for the rack itself. For access, the manufacturer’s minimum requirement is 1700mm.
• The racks can also be installed from a central spine. For this option, please leave 1700mm for access on both sides. The 2-sided unit is 3100mm wide.
• Racks can also be installed at a 45 or 55 degree angle.
• We are happy to give advice with your site planning. Please let us know if your require dwg files. If you send us your draft site plan (dwg or pdf format), we can check that the layout works well and suggest changes if necessary.

Capacity
This system parks one bicycle per rack. Two racks are installed as one unit – one rack at the top, one at the bottom, directly underneath. Please note that we quote per bike space.

Dimensions
The actual rack is 2000mm long and requires 400mm width per double bike space. 300mm are required at each end to give space for the handlebars of the first bikes.
For further details please see our design and layout guidelines above.

Mounting/Installation
A level concrete base is required – not screed! This racking system is then installed by our team of experienced installers. Special supporting legs for non-concrete sites are available at an extra cost.

Materials, Locking Mechanisms & Accessories

Material Options
These racks are usually supplied in a galvanised finish. The framework can also be powder coated.

Locking Mechanisms & Options
A security bar allows the cyclist to lock the bike frame and wheels with their own chain or D-lock

Accessories
Reflective ‘Mind your head’ stickers: For added security, reflective ‘mind your head’ stickers can be provided for the racks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ease of Use
The Hampshire Plus racks are quick, safe and easy to use. 

Cost
A major issue with the 2-tier racks is often the initial expense. They are obviously far more expensive than single level racks. Nothing will be cheaper than a Sheffield stand – a simple bent bar! However, the extra cost is usually outweighed by the increase in cycle parking capacity that they provide. We can normally double the capacity in a limited area. There are also many other advantages as each person has their own, individual space.

In addition, the provision of high capacity bicycle parking often means that fewer car parking spaces need to be allocated for the required cycle parking. This means that some of the initial cost of the racks can be retrieved by profitable use of car parking space, which can be either rented or sold to users.
This system may allow customers to meet building requirements, at far lower cost than building additional exterior shelters or installing lockers.

Space
Users need a 2 – 2.5m access area in front of the racks, if the racks are installed at 90 degrees. This can be reduced if the racks are angled. Please contact us to discuss your exact site requirements

Headroom
The racks really need 2.6m of headroom in order to get the maximum capacity. There is still a considerable benefit if the headroom is less. We make the framework to order, so can take allowances of lower pipes, ducting, sprinklers etc. Please contact us to discuss options.

Do you sell to private households?
Not really for this product, simply because we have found that other products are more suitable and cost-effective for home storage.

What about people who do not want to use the top level?
We have found that this is usually not a problem. As most people prefer to use the top row, there is generally plenty of space on the bottom row.

What about maintenance?
There are very few moving parts, and the nylon bushes have an extremely long life. Replacement components are readily available if the rack is damaged, e.g. by cars or trucks.

What if there are areas with less than 2.6m headroom?
We make the racks for the specific site, so can easily accommodate lower areas.