Hi there,
I'm Garry an engineering design student, and as my final project I'm designing a bike parking stand/rack that caters primarily to the needs of the cyclist rather than the needs of the manufacturer as is seen in most common stands.
As part of my research I'm trying to get some 'user' input into what cyclists like/dislike in the current designs and any features they would like to see in a new design. (More support, better security, different materials, different finishes.. Pretty much anything that improve the user experience.)
By stand, I mean the type you lock your bike to when in town (Sheffield types, hoops, posts etc).
What do you look for in good parking stands? What do you dislike in the stands that are available? Do you lock with one lock or two? Is there one type you prefer, and why? Why do you avoid one type and use another etc?
If you could provide any feedback I'd be grateful.
Thanks,
Garry.
I'm Garry an engineering design student, and as my final project I'm designing a bike parking stand/rack that caters primarily to the needs of the cyclist rather than the needs of the manufacturer as is seen in most common stands.
As part of my research I'm trying to get some 'user' input into what cyclists like/dislike in the current designs and any features they would like to see in a new design. (More support, better security, different materials, different finishes.. Pretty much anything that improve the user experience.)
By stand, I mean the type you lock your bike to when in town (Sheffield types, hoops, posts etc).
What do you look for in good parking stands? What do you dislike in the stands that are available? Do you lock with one lock or two? Is there one type you prefer, and why? Why do you avoid one type and use another etc?
If you could provide any feedback I'd be grateful.
Thanks,
Garry.