Are you going to have a storage facility called a cycle rack at your school? What a great idea.
If you are one of the hundreds of schools or colleges that have opted to have this fantastic feature at your site then you have made a great choice.
But who will fit your new bike storage system? How do you know which company to deal with to make sure that you get this new project right from the very start?
There are many companies around the country who are now supplying and fitting these cycle racks so there are a few points you need to think about to make sure you are with the correct business.
This article will give you just 3 top tips to help you with that decision. I hope it will help you and your school to enjoy having a cycle rack within your school.
1.Market research. It's never a bad thing to research a product fully before purchasing takes place. Search the internet for cycle/bike racks and you will be inundated with information about them. Read carefully about them and note down the important points that are mentioned. You can then ask the individual companies in person or by phone to ensure they know their product well.
2.Word of mouth. Getting others views on companies they have used is a fantastic way of grasping how they work and the quality of their work. Try to see if you can visit local installations and look at the cycle rack in action. Most schools or colleges will not mind helping other schools in this way but always phone ahead to make an appointment first.
3.Shortlist. Make a shortlist of companies and have one of their team come to visit your site. Make sure this visit will be free and not tie you into anything before your decision is made. Make sure you have a list of questions to ask them and do not be afraid to ask again if you are not sure of anything. Once all the visits have been made, you can then further your decision making.