Are you looking for a bike shelter to store 5 bikes outdoors?
Here are the best 5-bike shelters on the market. A comparison according to budget and type of bike shelter required.
There are 3 types of bicycle shelters.
- Collective instructions
- Individual instructions
- Covered bicycle shelters
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Solution for professionals
1. Wooden closed shelter
2. Closed boxing
For whom : for local authorities and businesses as well as private individuals
💶 From 4224€/TTC
3. Jungle shelter
For whom : for those who want to protect their bikes from the rain. Available for 5 to >50 bikes.
💶 From 3800€/TTC
Solution for private customers
For individuals on a smaller budget, there is a way of securing up to 5 bicycles. However, some of these models are only suitable for use in an inner courtyard, due to their low resistance to and the absence of bicycle racks. Be careful when making your choice.
Unfortunately, there are very few models for 5 bikes.
1. The wooden garden shed
For whom : for those who want to protect their bikes from the rain and want a shelter that blends in with the environment.
💶 Visit 764€/TTC
2. Small metal shelter
With a width of 1.40 m, you'll need two bike shelters if you want to house 5 bikes. However, you can easily accommodate between 3 and 4 bikes.
💶 Visit 298€/TTC
5-place bicycle shelters
There are very few 5-place bike shelters on the market. Most bike shelters are designed for an even number of bicycles. The reason for this is simple: most bike racks are designed for two bicycles.
When choosing your shelter, you need to consider
- The desired level of safety
- Type of shelter (open or closed), cladding (treated wood, pine, fir, aluminum)
- Roof type (flat roof, awning, sheet metal)
- Modular (with options? )
- Weather resistance
Once you've answered all these questions, you can deduce the type of bicycle garage you want.
Selection criteria
There are many criteria to consider when choosing a 5-place bike shelter.
- Strength level. It's not uncommon for a bike shelter to blow away because the structure is too fragile. It's important to pay attention to the quality of your bike shelter.
- Visit design. Don't forget that your shelter will often be visible to everyone, so be careful to choose a bike shelter that blends in well with the landscape.
- Delivery time If this is an important criterion for you, pay close attention to delivery times. If this is unclear, don't hesitate to ask the shelter manufacturer.
- Installation Some shelters need to be installed by at least 2 people, others by just one. If you don't have the time, it's best to choose a shelter that's easy to install.
- Maintenance : Some bicycle shelters, generally the less expensive ones, require a certain level of maintenance.
- Materials used : Bicycle shelters come in a variety of forms: wood cladding, aluminium, polycarbonate, galvanized steel... The choice will depend on your expectations.
How to install your shelter?
The installation of your bike room will depend mainly on the type of floor you have. But it's generally done using concrete blocks about 50 cm wide. If you'd like to find out more, please don't hesitate to please contact us.
How much does a bike shelter cost?
The price of a bike shelter depends on the model required.
- For a 5-place open bike shelter, expect to pay around €3800 (excluding civil engineering). The cost of installation will depend on the type of ground. For more information, please contact Contact us
- For a 5-place enclosed shelter, expect to pay in excess of €5,000, depending on the type of cladding required.
- For a bike shelter for a private home, expect to pay between €500 and €1000.
You should know that there is now help available to finance your bicycle shelters up to 40%. See conditions here
Why bicycle shelter prices vary so widely
The price of a bike shelter depends enormously on the type of covering required. It depends on the user's level of safety and comfort.
If the bike shelter is to be used by careful people, sheltered from the wind and malicious persons, it may be worth considering a less expensive bike shelter, often used by private individuals.
If the bike shelter is stored in a public place, then the cost of the bike shelter will inevitably be higher.
Conclusion
It's important to choose the right 5-seater bike shelter, to avoid unpleasant surprises. We hope this article has enlightened you in your choice.
If you are an individual and would like to find out more, take a look at our comparison of Castorama's best bike shelters.
For professionals, you can visit our comparison of bicycle shelters for businesses and local authorities
We hope you now know all about 5-place bike shelters.
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