Are you looking for an outdoor bike storage facility to guarantee the safety of your bikes while optimizing the space available in your facility?
Are you wondering which of the many options available on the market to choose for your outdoor bike room?
In this article, we've selected the 5 best models of outdoor bike racks for you. We'll show you their features, advantages and disadvantages, so you can make the choice that best suits your needs and budget.
All the bike shelters below are eligible for the government's 40% subsidy program for bike shelters.
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Maritime bicycle shelterOn the basis of a sea container
The maritime shelter is a secure, closed bicycle shelter designed on the basis of a maritime container.
Ideal for outdoor use, this innovative locker effectively protects your bikes and scooters against theft, and is compatible with most locking systems.
🇫🇷 Eco-responsible and made in France, it offers numerous advantages, such as the possibility of integrating solar panels to recharge electric bikes, and modularity according to your needs with different bike and scooter rack systems.
Durability Containers: containers are designed for use in harsh environments and are extremely robust. This makes them particularly suitable for bicycle shelters that have to withstand the elements and vandalism.
Easy to install The containers are prefabricated and can be easily transported and installed on any site. They do not require foundations or heavy construction work.
Personalization The containers can be easily modified and customized to meet the specific needs of each user. They can be fitted with sliding doors, security locks, solar panels and more.
Ecology containers are often reused to create bicycle shelters.
- Insulation The most important feature: sea containers are not designed as residential shelters and have limited insulation. They can therefore be uncomfortable to use in very cold or very hot regions.
Cost The most important thing to remember: shipping containers can be expensive to buy and modify, especially if you want to customize them.
Number of bikes from 10 to 38 bikes
Safety level : strong
Assembly time : Installed in 15 minutes
Do you know?
A bike shelter with a surface area of less than 5 m² requires no administrative formalities. Between 5 and 20 m², a declaration of works is required. Beyond that, planning permission is required.
Semi-open outdoor bike roomthe charm of wood
The enclosed wooden bike room is an ideal solution for businesses and condominiums looking for a secure and aesthetic way to protect the bikes of their employees and residents.
Easily installed outdoors on concrete or asphalt slabs.
With a 5-year warranty on the structure, it is designed to last for decades while effectively resisting theft attempts.
- Robustness Its wood is weather-resistant and resistant to vandalism.
- Price : In its category, it offers excellent value for money.
- Maintenance Wood requires regular maintenance (sanding, varnishing, etc.) to preserve its appearance and durability.
- The cost of civil engineering The installation of a wooden bike shelter requires the intervention of civil engineering professionals, particularly if the shelter is to be built on unstable ground or if foundations are required. However, on certain types of soil, civil engineering may not be required.
Number of bikes : de 4 ∞ bicycles
Safety level : strong
Assembly time model-dependent
Enclosed bike roomlarge capacity
The double marine shelter is the ideal solution for high-capacity bicycle storage needs.
By combining two 20-foot shipping containers, this bike shelter provides a spacious, secure place to store a large number of bikes.
With its robust, secure structure, the BySecurity Double offers optimum protection against theft and the elements, while providing a practical, durable solution for sites requiring large-scale bicycle storage.
Outdoors, this model can be installed on concrete pads or piles.
- Robustness Designed on the basis of a maritime container, the bysecurity double is one of the most robust on the market.
- Price per bike The size and construction of this bike shelter mean that it has a better price per bike than most of its competitors.
- Space : Requires sufficient space for installation and relocation
- Deadline : Depending on the customization chosen, delivery times may vary.
Number of bikes from 15 ∞ bicycles
Safety level : strong
Assembly time model-dependent
enclosed wooden bike room small capacity.
A charming little bike shelter offering the minimum needed to secure your employees' bikes outdoors.
For locking, you can choose between a digicode or a key system to keep your bikes safe.
Robustness : Thanks to its weather-resistant wood and resistance to vandalism, the wooden bike shelter is extremely sturdy.
Price : Compared with other similar options, it offers excellent value for money.
Maintenance : Wooden bike shelters require regular maintenance (sanding, varnishing, etc.) to preserve their appearance and durability.
Civil engineering costs : The installation of a wooden bike shelter may require the intervention of civil engineering professionals, especially if the ground is unstable or if foundations are required. However, in some cases, no civil engineering is required, depending on the type of soil.
Number of bikes : 6 bikes
Safety level : Strong
Assembly time 1 day
Container bike room to highlight your csr approach
The container version of the maritime shelter is a secure, closed bicycle shelter.
🇫🇷 Eco-responsible and made in France, the bike room offers many advantages:
- Possibility of integrating solar panels to recharge electric bikes, offering an ecological and autonomous recharging solution.
- Modularity to suit your needs, with different bike and scooter rack systems to optimize available space and meet the specific requirements of your facility.
- Robustness and durability thanks to its design based on a sea container, offering reliable, long-lasting protection for your two-wheelers.
- Durability : The containers are extremely robust, designed to withstand the elements and vandalism, ensuring the durability of the bike shelter.
- Easy to install Prefabricated containers enable fast, hassle-free installation, without the need for complex foundations or construction work.
- Personalization : Containers offer great customization flexibility to meet specific needs, with options such as sliding doors, security locks and solar panels.
- Ecology : Reusing containers for bicycle shelters is an environmentally-friendly solution, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.
- Limited insulation : Sea containers are not designed for optimum insulation, which can lead to uncomfortable conditions in very cold or very hot regions.
Number of bikes from 10 to 38 bikes
Safety level : strong
Assembly time : Null
Bonus A homemade bike room
Sometimes you just don't have the budget for a ready-to-use bike shelter.
However, there is an alternative: Gilou offers a solution in his video, showing you how you can build your own bike shelter using simple materials such as bits of wood and sheet metal.
If you have the time and skills, designing your own shelter can be an interesting option.
Conclusion
In conclusion, bike racks are a practical and secure solution for storing your bikes outdoors. They offer protection against the elements and theft, while enhancing the aesthetics of your space.
Each model of bike room has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to consider your specific needs, budget and local regulations before making your choice.
Ultimately, by carefully assessing your needs, budget and constraints, you'll be able to choose the model of outdoor bike room that best meets your expectations. Whether you opt for a prefabricated model or build your own, the objective remains the same: to protect your bikes in a practical and secure way.
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