Bike Parking Success

This Utilitarian model sits at At 14th and E streets, in front of the Yoga Seed and the Shine Cafe.   It doesn't look like much, but it gets the job done.  Sacramento Area Bike Advocates rejects this model (they call it 'the comb' in their Bike Parking Guidelines) but I disagree--  I think this is a very effective model, as long as you know one simple trick.

 While the comb it falls into a trap I mentioned before: narrow bars, can't slip the front wheel in, it is easy enough to lift your bike up and over the top, allowing you to lock your wheel and frame to the rack.  It's a little inconvenient, but the result is a very secure lock and stable bike position.

A great many bicycles are able to lock up to this rack.  Though the riders choose a variety of ways to do so.  In this picture, at least two other cyclists have discovered the secret of the 'over the crossbar' method of parking.   Another two bikes lock only their wheels, and a final rider has chosen to lock to the side of the rack, as is sometimes best.