Five BikeLid secure bicycle parking units have been installed at the University Metrorail Station. BikeLid claims their product provides security from vandals, thieves and the elements. Based on a brief examination I think the product does all of which it claims. One of the five BikeLids was in use this afternoon which is a positive sign some cyclists already know what they are, however a kid on a skateboard asked me "What are these things?" while I was testing them out.
How to use a BikeLid:
1. Lift Lid
2. Park Bike
3. Close Lid
4. Insert Your Lock
5. Test Latch
As an added measure of security you can also lock your bicycle to the steel bar inside the lid. Two bicycles can fit inside one lid but the purpose is defeated if you're locking up with a stranger. Overall this appears to be an excellent product, cyclists have been asking for weather protection for some time now and this delivers. Made in the USA and very green.
How to use a BikeLid:
1. Lift Lid
2. Park Bike
3. Close Lid
4. Insert Your Lock
5. Test Latch
As an added measure of security you can also lock your bicycle to the steel bar inside the lid. Two bicycles can fit inside one lid but the purpose is defeated if you're locking up with a stranger. Overall this appears to be an excellent product, cyclists have been asking for weather protection for some time now and this delivers. Made in the USA and very green.
Holy fack ! Finally cyclists are getting noticed in Miami ?!? What is going on ???
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent idea! Hopefully they can expand it to the entire system! Love that it's Made in USA. :)
ReplyDeleteCan someone please tell me who I can email to get these installed at miami dade college?
ReplyDeleteHow much does it cost to use these? Is it free?
ReplyDeleteit's free
ReplyDeleteJust got my bike stolen from the University Metro rail station. Guard
ReplyDeletesaid it would be safe, but no one was there and I couldnt find anyone for 20 minutes. They also said that security cameras were out of range although it's 20 yds in-front of guard kiosk.
It was locked and no, it wasnt locked in the bike enclosure. But the enclosure requires a lock also? My concern is when and if I buy another bike, where can I take a chance on locking it if no one is willing to take responsibility for this. What is the security guard there for?
ReplyDeleteMy bike was also stolen there today. The security guard said he often sees people sawing the locks and that he can´t tell if the bike is theirs or not. He could just simply ask to see their ID and keep record of it.
ReplyDeleteThat's unfortunate, was your bicycle stolen from one of these "BikeLids" or was it in the regular bike racks?
DeleteI just wanted to let you know that I used an image from your website in the blog entry: http://operationtransportation.blogspot.ie/2014/06/22nd-june-2014-anthony-shares-some.html I included a reference back to your website but do let me know if I should include anything else.
ReplyDeleteSo far each blog post has attracted no more than 11 readers, though I am always hoping for more!
The blog is about people who take part in a challenge to cycle for 10 minutes minimum, for 10 days. It is non-commercial. Indeed some of the diarists undertake the challenge to raise money for charity.
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