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A bicycle locker or bike box is a locker or box in which bicycles can be placed and locked, usually 1 or 2 per locker. They are usually provided at places where numerous cyclists need bike parking for extended times (such as during the working day), [ 1 ] yet where the bikes might otherwise get damaged or stolen (such as at public bus terminals).
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
Bicycle parking takes up much less space than parking for cars. A typical bicycle is about 1.8 meters long, 1 meter high and 40-60 cm wide. [15] Based on an ordinary bicycle, the Stavanger municipality guide suggests the following area requirements for parking racks: Area-efficient A racks: 17.5 m 2 for 10 bicycles (0.5 meter width per bicycle)
Bicycle parking infrastructure, in addition to cyclists' equipment such bicycle locks, offers a degree of security and may prevent bicycle theft. Ad hoc bicycle parking alongside railings , signs, and other street furniture is a common practice and may be recognized through formal legal arrangements.
A bicycle lock is a security device used to deter bicycle theft, either by simply locking one of the wheels or by fastening the bicycle to a fixed object, e.g., a bike rack. Locking devices vary in size and security, the most secure tending to be the largest, heaviest and least portable.
Bike box may refer to either a: Advanced stop line , a road marking facility at intersections to allow cyclists to advance ahead of other traffic Bicycle locker , an individual storage facility for bicycles
A lockable bike cage in Templin, Germany A lockable bike box in Angermünde, Germany A bicycle parking rack in Jakarta, Indonesia. A bicycle parking station, or bicycle garage, is a building or structure designed for use as a bicycle parking facility. Such a facility can be as simple as a lockable bike cage or shed or as complex as a purpose ...
A bike shop or bicycle shop is a business specializing in bicycle sale, maintenance and parts. Bike shops may be small businesses, chain, mail-order or online vendors. Local bike shops (sometimes abbreviated LBS [3]) are a key component of the bicycle industry and, in recognition of the value that local bike shops provide, some manufacturers ...