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{{About|bicycle racks, or bike stands, for the parking of bicycles|frames to attach bicycle panniers to a bicycle|Luggage carrier|racks to carry bikes on the outside of motor vehicles|Bicycle carrier}}
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A '''bicycle parking rack''', usually shortened to '''bike rack''' and also called a '''bicycle stand''', is a device to which bicycles can be securely attached for [[Bicycle parking|parking]] purposes.<ref name="BikeFederationofWisconsin">{{Cite web
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Early models tend to offer a means of securing one wheel: these can be a grooved piece of [[concrete]] in the ground, a forked piece of metal into which a wheel of the bicycle is pushed, or a horizontal "ladder" providing positions for the front wheel of many bicycles. These are not very effective, since a thief need only detach the wheel in question from the bicycle to free the rest of the bicycle. They also do not offer much support, and a row of bicycles in this type of stand are susceptible to all being toppled in a [[domino effect]]. These types of stand are known as "wheel benders" among cyclists.
[[File:Cycle Rack, Ferensway, Hull - geograph.org.uk - 947416.jpg|thumb|Sheffield racks]]
A modern version is known as the "Sheffield rack" or "Sheffield stand" after the city of [[Sheffield]] in England where these were pioneered.<ref name="CCC">{{Cite web | url = http://www.camcycle.org.uk/resources/glossary/ | publisher = Cambridge Cycling Campaign | title = Glossary of cycle campaigning: Sheffield rack/stand | accessdate = 16 June 2013 | deadurl = no | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140222155146/http://www.camcycle.org.uk/resources/glossary/ | archivedate = 22 February 2014 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> These consist of a thick metal bar or tube bent into the shape of a square arch. The top part is about level with the top bar of the bicycle frame, and thus supports the bicycle and allows the frame to be secured. The origin of the racks was when the frugal citizens of Sheffield had to decide what to do with some old gas piping.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}} Local cyclists suggested the cycle rack idea and two simple bends later, and a little concrete in the ground, the rack was born. At the time this was a revolution in a world of 'single-point holders' that bent wheels and offered little lockability for frames. A version of this design feature a second, lower horizontal bar to support smaller bikes (this version is also known as
[[File:Fahrradständer Feld.JPG|thumb|left|Ladder type in Germany]]
Since 1984 the [[Toronto|City of Toronto]] has installed post and ring bicycle racks<ref name="Toronto1">{{Cite web | url = http://www.toronto.ca/bug/bp_choosingrack.htm | title = Toronto: Bicycle parking - Choosing a rack | accessdate = 2007-12-27 | deadurl = no | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20050208214433/http://www.toronto.ca/bug/bp_choosingrack.htm | archivedate = 8 February 2005 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> consisting of a steel bollard or post topped by a cast aluminium ring.<ref name="Toronto2">{{Cite web | url = http://www.toronto.ca/bug/bp_choosingrack.htm#recommended | title = Toronto: Bicycle parking - Recommended racks | accessdate = 2007-12-27 | deadurl = no | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20050208214433/http://www.toronto.ca/bug/bp_choosingrack.htm#recommended | archivedate = 8 February 2005 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> In August 2006, it became publicly known that these stands could be defeated by prying the ring off with a [[Dimensional lumber|two-by-four]].
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| url = http://www.transalt.org/blueprint/chapter12/chapter12c.html
| title = Transportation Alternative, On-Street Bicycle Parking: Bike Racks
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===Mounts===
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Bike racks can be mounted to a surface in a number of different ways.
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Although the primary use for a bicycle stand is for parking, it is useful at times to use it for adjustments. While it is difficult to spin a rear wheel while making derailleur adjustments, if a stand were high enough to support the rear of the bike by the saddle nose, then this problem could be solved. Generally speaking, stands are not high enough for this and quite often have bracings and other obstructions in their construction that would prevent such use.
Along with bike racks, often other cycle infrastructure is added to a cycle parking project. This can include bike pumps and repair stations to allow on-the-go maintenance of bicycles, and wash stations for cleaning. Some modern, large scale projects use technology such as bicycle detection systems to show users whether there is space available for their cycle, and e-bike charging stations to allow electric bike users to plug in while away from home.<ref name=Turvec>{{cite web|title=Additional cycling infrastructure|url=https://turvec.com/turvec-bike-storage-guide/additional-cycling-infrastructure/|publisher=Turvec Cycle Parking Solutions|accessdate=
==See also==
{{Portal|Bicycles}}
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