Bike repair stations

Bike repair stations are self-service points equipped with basic tools (Allen keys, spanners, a pump and tyre levers) that let cyclists quickly fix a minor fault without a trip to a repair shop.

They are a natural complement to our range of bike racks, alongside which they are most often installed.

They are most often installed next to bike racks on residential estates, at railway stations and at public transport interchanges, and they round off the cycling infrastructure that local authorities actively promote as part of their sustainable urban mobility policies.

The service tools are attached to the station with steel cables or chains to prevent theft. The whole unit is made of stainless steel that resists corrosion and vandalism, so the site manager does not need to service or maintain it on a regular basis.

A typical bike repair station includes a set of Allen keys in several sizes, spanners for the most common bike components, a pump with a pressure gauge and tyre levers. These tools are enough to fix most minor faults, such as a slipped chain, a loose brake or a punctured inner tube.

The construction material, stainless steel or powder-coated galvanised steel, determines how well the station resists the weather and vandalism, which equipment in public spaces has to withstand every day, whatever the season and however busy the location.

Placing bike repair stations at public transport interchanges, railway stations and on busy cycle routes meets the real needs of cyclists covering longer distances, where a minor fault with no tools to hand could mean pushing the bike for several kilometres.

Stations of this type need no regular maintenance from the site manager. A periodic inspection usually comes down to checking the condition of the securing cables and that the pump works, which makes them a convenient part of cycling infrastructure, with nothing like the running costs of mechanical or electronic equipment.

Investing in a bike repair station supports the sustainable urban mobility policies promoted by more and more local authorities. Together with bike racks and bike shelters, it forms part of a complete infrastructure that encourages residents to choose the bike over the car for everyday travel.