The subject of bike racks is a fairly common topic on bike hacks. I have panned bike racks in Boston, NYC, and Princeton in recent years. Rarely do I see a bike rack that I think is both practical and stylish. Reader Mackey stumbled upon a great rack in NYC and wrote the following and submitted the pics as well. Thanks Mackey!
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This rack was made by a local metal fabricator in Flatbush (Sinometal on Varet St.). While I was taking the pictures the owner came out and chatted with me. He was a nice guy, and very proud of the rack.
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This belongs in the MOMA. Awesome! Bravo to the creator!
Posted by: Danno | 01/19/2012 at 06:07 PM
Finally a good use for discount store BSOs.
Posted by: Kevin ferguson | 01/19/2012 at 07:16 PM
Possible problem is that bike frames are shit easy to hacksaw through... being made with thin wall thicknesses to be light weight
Posted by: Banana | 01/22/2012 at 05:34 AM
Could fill up the old frames with something to deter hacksaw theft and weigh down the frames so they don't get moved as easily. Trick is keeping it stable, maybe with some end braces, but I like it very much.
Posted by: thebenedwards | 01/24/2012 at 02:00 PM
I love it and want one!
One solution to the weight issue would be to pour cement into the frames. Would weigh the rack down and make sawing through it a fool's errand.
Posted by: Erik | 01/29/2012 at 03:37 AM
I subscribe to the idea of pouring some cement on the frames. That way, hacksaw thieves will really have a hard time cutting the metal pipes.
Posted by: Robert | 05/31/2012 at 12:53 AM
Thank you for information
Posted by: Channgam | 06/04/2012 at 12:49 PM