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Compact, fully enclosed locker designed for secure, weatherproof storage of folding bikes in residential, commercial, and transport settings. Ideal for space-restricted active-travel areas.
The Folding Bike Locker is specified for developments and facilities where a proportion of cyclists arriving by folding bicycle require dedicated, individually secure storage sized specifically for their bike type. It is particularly suited to urban schemes where folding bikes are a primary commuting choice due to their compatibility with public transport, and where standard full-size cycle lockers or open racks are either physically oversized or insufficiently secure for the value of the bikes being stored.
Commercial Offices and Transport-Linked Workplaces
The Folding Bike Locker is most frequently specified on commercial office schemes in city-centre and transport-linked locations where Brompton-style folding bikes are a common commuting choice among staff. Folding bike users who combine cycling with train or tube travel require secure, organised storage at their destination that accommodates the bike in its folded state alongside accessories, a requirement that open racks and standard lockers do not efficiently fulfil. Specified as part of a complete end-of-trip facility alongside clothing lockers and changing facilities, the Folding Bike Locker supports a premium active commuting offer for staff and contributes to workplace wellbeing and sustainability commitments.
Transport Interchanges and Rail Stations
At train stations, bus interchanges, and park-and-ride facilities, the Folding Bike Locker provides secure short-stay and long-stay storage for commuters completing the first or last mile of their journey by folding bicycle. In transport hub environments where users may store their bikes for a full working day or longer, the individually lockable compartments and robust steel construction provide the security assurance required for high-value folding bikes. The modular format allows locker banks to be scaled to the volume of folding bike users at the facility.
Residential Developments
On residential apartment schemes in urban locations where folding bikes are a popular choice for residents without private storage space, the Folding Bike Locker provides individually allocated, enclosed storage within a communal bike room. It's reduced footprint compared to a full-size bike locker allows more storage spaces to be provided within the same floor area, supporting planning compliance for long-stay cycle parking provision under LTN 1/20 while maximising the number of residents who can access dedicated, secure storage.
Educational Institutions
Schools, colleges, and universities specify the Folding Bike Locker for staff who commute by folding bicycle, particularly on campuses in urban areas well-served by public transport where multi-modal commuting combining cycling and rail is common. The perforated door and numbering options support straightforward facility management in institutional environments where multiple users access the locker bank daily across bike storage facilities of varying sizes.
The Folding Bike Locker is a British-made, space-efficient cycle locker designed specifically for folding bicycles — including Brompton-style bikes, within BSC's broader bike lockers range. Providing three secure compartments per unit for bikes, helmets, locks, and small accessories, it delivers individual, enclosed storage in a reduced footprint that makes it particularly suited to schemes where space is constrained but the security and convenience expectations of folding bike users must still be met.
Construction and Security
Each unit is manufactured from heavy-duty steel with tamper-resistant hinges and a durable powder-coated finish, available in a wide range of RAL colours. The robust steel body provides a secure, fully enclosed environment that protects folding bikes from theft and environmental exposure, a meaningful upgrade over open racks or communal shelters in environments where high-value folding bikes are stored throughout the working day. The steel construction is galvanised for corrosion resistance, ensuring durability and weatherproofing in both indoor and outdoor installation environments.
Three compartments are provided per unit, each sized to accommodate a standard folding bicycle in its folded state alongside a helmet, lock, and small bag. This multi-use storage capability is particularly valued by folding bike commuters who arrive at their destination with cycling accessories that need organised, secure storage during the day.
Perforated Doors and Ventilation
Locker doors are perforated throughout, serving two functions: promoting airflow within each compartment to prevent moisture build-up and odour accumulation, and allowing facility managers to visually identify available compartments without opening each unit individually. The perforated design also contributes to a lighter, more contemporary aesthetic compared to solid-door alternatives, a consideration in schemes where the locker bank forms a visible feature of the bike store or end-of-trip facility.
Locking Options
A comprehensive range of locking systems is available to suit the access management requirements of the project. Options include padlock cam locks, key cam locks, mechanical digital keypad locks, and RFID systems compatible with building management infrastructure. Optional compartment numbering supports facility management in larger installations where multiple units are deployed across a single bike store. This flexibility makes the Folding Bike Locker appropriate for both self-managed residential facilities and managed workplace or transport hub environments where keyless or auditable access is preferred.
Modular Configuration
The modular format allows multiple Folding Bike Locker units to be installed side by side to create a locker bank scaled to the number of folding bike users on the site. Each unit's reduced footprint compared to a full-size bike locker means that a higher number of individual storage compartments can be accommodated within a given floor area, making it an efficient specification for schemes where a combination of folding bike provision and standard cycle storage is required within the same bike room. It integrates naturally alongside end-of-trip facilities including clothing lockers and changing facilities on workplace schemes where folding bike commuting is actively supported.
Integration with the Locker Range
The Folding Bike Locker sits within BSC's full bike lockers portfolio alongside the Battersea Tenant Cycle Store for residential per-unit allocated storage, the E-Bike Locker for electric bicycle storage with integrated charging, and the Amazon Eco 2 Cycle Locker for full-size bicycle locker provision. CAD drawings and technical specifications are available on request. All Folding Bike Lockers are British-made and backed by a 10-year manufacturing defects warranty.
Color | Grey Beige Blue Bronze Brown |
Finish | Powder-coated |
Material | Steel |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 650 mm Manufacturer guidanceDepth. |
Width | 450 mm |
Height | 2150 mm |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | N10/220 Lockers Q50/212 Cycle lockers |
SKU Code | BSC-SH-VERT-01-2-2 |
Classification data | |
Stand type | Cycle. |
Dimensions | |
Width | 450 mm. |
Depth | 650 mm. |
Height | 2150 mm. |
Materials | |
Frame | Carbon steel. |
Panels | Perforated sheet. |
Finish as delivered | Powder-coated. |
Colours | RAL 7016. Guidance for specification option: As standard. Other. Guidance for specification option: Supplied in any colour combination. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Accessories | None. Numbering. Bespoke perforations. |
Lock | Padlock key cam. Guidance for specification option: As standard. Key cam lock. Mechanical digital lock. Digital lock. Electronic card / RFID lock. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Steel |
Recyclability | Product can be recycled at any licensed recycling facility. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Expected Life | 15 year |
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