What should I look for when buying a communal bike storage unit?
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Communal storage: different requirements, higher stakes
Communal bike storage serves multiple users, which means the requirements differ from a single-user locker. You need a product secure enough to earn users' trust, durable enough to handle daily use across years, and practical for the full range of bikes residents actually own.
What to check before you buy
Security certification is the first thing to check. In the Netherlands, SKG-IKOB (KE 470) and the Dutch Police Keurmerk are the relevant independent standards. Fietshangar is the only outdoor bike storage product to carry both. Capacity and usability matter too: Fietshangar uses a patented high-low parking system that staggers handlebar heights, fitting more bikes in less space without requiring users to lift or manoeuvre awkwardly.
Lifespan and maintenance costs are worth examining carefully. A product that needs repainting or part replacement within its first decade is not a sound communal investment. Fietshangar has a 25-year technical lifespan, is made from 98 percent sustainable materials, and requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
View the specification
The Fietshangar 2.5 is the most commonly specified unit for communal residential and commercial deployments. View the full product specification including dimensions, materials, and certification.
