The bike rack...
I live in a large condo community, probably a few hundred units with golf, tennis 3 pools and some restaurants. I live on the 2nd floor and considering to buy a bike for some exercise but there aren't any bike racks near me. My choice is the drag the bike up the stairs or use the elevator. The problem with the elevator are signs restricting people only (they complain if you are carrying luggage) and a weight restriction.I called the president of the HOA and asked if there would be a chance to install one rack by the courtyard entrance. She said no. They decided that no one living there is young enough to ride a bicycle. I thought WTF... no one is young enough?
So I brought up the subject of permission to take the bike into the elevator. She didn't have an answer and asked the weight of the bike... Less than 50 pounds was my response and she said she would place a call to the elevator company.
I assured her the woman in the electric wheelchair at the end of the building wouldn't be restricted access to the elevator! That's one of the reasons they were installed.
She said she would get back to me on that.
It's been 4 days and I've heard nothing.
No one living there young enough to ride a bike??
Comments (13)
If I were you, I would just buy the bike and keep it in my place....Maybe, just carry the bike up the stairs...
If I buy new (my preferred option) I would get a folding eBike somewhere in the $500 - $600 range.
I really miss having a house with porch, shed, carport, yard with fruit trees.
I did not know that they make folding bikes..that would be perfect for me.
I live very close to the Legacy Trail...a bike path the county made from the old railroad tracks..that are no longer operating...very scenic ride...
I wouldn't trust my bike being attached to a bike rack because if thieves want that bike no matter how many chains you have to secure that bike of yours where there's a will there's a way
I wouldn't trust my bike being attached to a bike rack because if thieves want that bike no matter how many chains you have to secure that bike of yours where there's a will there's a way
It appears to be used a lot.
Maybe more bike racks are needed.