How can I store 2 bikes?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by tarahamilton

This 2 bike locker from Asgard offers space saving bike storage for up to 2 bikes. Fitted with a variety features, this is one of the best ways to secure your bikes outside.

How to store 2 bikes

1. Galvanised Steel

Asgard bike storage units are made from strong weatherproof steel panels.

2. Easy Assembly

This bike locker is supplied with easy to follow step by step instructions, an assembly service is also available.

3. Low Maintenance

Asgard metal sheds require little maintenance.

4. 10 Year Warranty

All Asgard storage units are supplied with a 10 year warranty as standard.

5. Fits 2 Bikes

The twin bike locker is designed to store 2 bikes securely.

6. Storage Hooks

This bike locker is supplied with two hooks for storing cycle helmets and accessories.

7. Secure to a concrete base

More security can be added to this bike locker, by bolting it to a concrete base.

8. Ventilation System

Fitted with a unique ventilation system to minimise condensation.

9. Pick Resistant Lock

The pick resistant locking mechanism helps to keep thieves out.

10. Tough Locking System

Your bikes are kept secure behind a tough 3 point locking system.

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Which bike storage do you recommend for small spaces?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by tarahamilton

Trying to find the best bike storage for your bikes, when you are short on space can be difficult. There are plenty of indoor bike storage solutions out there, but if you hate the idea of hanging your bike on a wall or suspending it from the ceiling, there are other options available.

Asgard is the home of the UK’s best-selling bike storage, offering compact and space saving bike storage. These Asgard Single and Twin home bike lockers have been designed with space saving in mind and are ideal for down the side of a house or flat.

Asgard twin bike locker

These home bike lockers offer great bike security, made from strong weatherproof steel, fitted with tough 3 point locking system and pick resistant locking mechanism, to provide your bikes with the best protection and all Asgard bike storage units come with a 10 year anti perforation warranty.

Asgard single bike locker

“This bike locker is exactly what I needed to store my 2 bikes. I can fit my helmet and bike accessories inside. The service I received was good, although I did have to wait a few weeks for my locker as they are made to order. Assembly was simple enough, with easy to follow instructions. The unit seems very secure and no one has tried to break in yet. Overall it is a great product”. TH

Find out more about these products on the Asgard website.

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Cycling is good for you

Posted on January 16, 2013 by andyheath

Cycling facts and figures

3 hours of biking per week can reduce your risk of heart disease by 50%
By 2006 only 4,100 primary school kids were travelling to school by bike (that’s a decrease of 83% in 20 years)
Cycling is the quickest mode of transport in an urban environment for trips up to 6kms
Cycling speed is approximately three times that of walking speed.
If a car trip is replaced by a bike trip, then you save around 200 grams of CO2 per kilometre travelled.
If a person living 4km from work cycles to and from work throughout the year, rather than driving, over the course of the year, around 300kg of CO2 emissions are avoided.

To make a bicycle requires only a fraction of the materials and energy needed to make a car.
Twenty bicycles can be parked in the same space taken up by one car.
A cyclist can travel 10,000kms on the energy equivalent of a litre of petrol.
In Holland 30% of all trips made are by bike. It’s less than 3% in Ireland but is increasing.
The average annual rainfall in Dublin less than that of Amsterdam (804mm), a city that has a strong cycling culture.
The average number of wet days endured by everyday cyclists is less than 12% of days cycled

Cycling is good for your health, so don’t lose your bike. Keep you bike secure!

info from cyclesure

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10 Top tips for cycling in winter

Posted on December 19, 2012 by nazishs

Are you ready for cycling this winter? If you haven’t prepared for the change in weather, here’s a quick check list of the most important things you’ll most likely need for a great winter cycling:

1. Lights on bike and visible clothing

Make sure you’re visible and can be seen when cycling in winter. Choose bright clothing over blues and black outfits. And, take a spare set batteries with you to work for lights. Make sure lights work and don’t ride if they don’t.

Top tips for cycling in the winter

2. Rain gear

You’ll need an outer shell protective rain/ windproof. A tip is to wear your rain/windproof coat for winter rides even when not raining to keep the damp, cold windchill off your chest.

3. Prepared to opt for alternative transport due to bad weather

Don’t be a foolhardy – When the weather turns nasty be prepared to drop cycling for other options to get to work before the weather picks up again. The change will do you good too!

4. Get warm gloves

No two ways about it – you need warm gloves and overshoes. Look for thick padded full length gloves rather than ‘waterproof’ thin gloves. Even if it rains, if there’s enough padded protection from the outside elements your hands will stay warm.

5. Overshoes

You’ll need overshoe ‘booty covers’ for this winter or your feet will freeze quickly. A tip is to go for ‘neoprene’ material. This wetsuit material will help keep your feet warm even if they get wet – it’s almost impossible to keep feet 100% dry when cycling in winter…

Be prepared to get wet and muddy during the winter season!

6. Get mudguards

An absolute must in winter because roads are more wet than in summer time. You want to avoid getting a wet bum and chest or you risk getting very cold on the bike. Also if you plan to do some club runs this winter, it’s ‘good etiquette’ to have mudguards fixed so you don’t splash others behind you in the face!

7. Wear long cycling tights

Essential to keep your legs warm when cycling. I see a few cyclists braving the Scottish winters with just shorts on – it’s an absolute NO-NO! It really isn’t necessary to train a cold injury of some sort so dress wisely and invest in a good set of long cycling winter tights.

8. Layer your clothes for extra warmth

Make sure you layer up your clothes to keep dry and warm choosing many thin layers over a few thick layers. The rule is to use a thin base layer, then a mid-layer (usually thermal fleece lined), then an outer layer (usually a double lined windproof) – that’s three layers in total.

9. Change your event wheels for winter training wheels

Ok, this is a racing tip – but if you’ve bought those top-end summer event/race wheels and still got them on your bike for winter – do remember to change these over to a cheaper set! Ideally, you shouldn’t be

training on event/race wheels anyway, but if you are, it’s imperative to get that winter bike set up, including changing to sturdier tyres.

The Twin Bike Locker from Asgard is suitable for secure bicycle storage all year round.

10. Store your Cycle in a Bike Shed

If you regularly commute to work, it’s worth investing a suitable cycle storage shed – such as the Twin Bike Locker from Asgard. A bike shed like this installed in your garden provides easy access as and when required as well as keeping the cycle in great condition. See the full range of secure bike storage units from Asgard here.

(Article Source: Easycycling Website)

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Santa and his Asgard shed

Posted on December 12, 2012 by nazishs

Where will you hide the Christmas presents?

So, what do you say when your child asks “Is Father Christmas Real??” “Yes of course he is” you will reply to preserve your childs innocence. But how can you preserve the myth when upstairs you have a wardrobe full of pressies just waiting to be found by a curious child?

Your shed is the answer! You need a discreet, dry and secure place to store all those expensive gifts! And what better than an Insurance approved, all metal shed??? A tough key locking shed, Built from tough galvanized (weather proof) steel with an insurance approved locking system, an integral metal base (to stop rising moisture) and hidden roof vents keeping condensation down, ensuring your childs gifts remain dry and safe.

Browse these secure garden sheds and find your ideal Santas grotto.

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Bike Theft Advice From The Met Police Force

Posted on December 3, 2012 by nazishs

Giving a new bike to someone this Christmas?

The Colyers Safer Neighbourhoods policing team are holding a bike marking event to help safeguard what can often be an expensive gift.

Each year around 20,000 bikes are stolen across London and although the number of bikes stolen in Bexley is relatively low new bikes at this time of the year are a likely target.

Many of the bikes recovered by police are unmarked, cannot be returned to the owners and have to be disposed of. Property marking a bike and registering it makes sense and aids police in returning it if recovered after being stolen.

If you are giving someone a new bike for Christmas make a point of joining the Colyers Safer Neighbourhoods team on Wednesday 28th December between 12 noon and 4 pm at Pier Road, Erith (outside the Safer Neighbourhoods police base).

If you are unable to attend please register any bike with the Metropolitan Police preferred database Bikeregister (for information please use the link).

Taken from http://content.met.police.uk/Home

For help and advice on all aspects of bike security visit www.asgardsss.co.uk

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How to keep your bike protected during the winter

Posted on November 17, 2012 by tarahamilton

During the winter months your bike needs more maintenance and protection from the elements as cycling during the winter months has many different effects on your bike. If you are planning on cycling in the winter and in colder temperatures, there are a few things that you should be aware of.

Snow and ice

With winter weather, snow and ice are a given. Make sure you and your bike are prepared to cycle in these conditions. If you are riding your bike through lots of slush and snow it can quickly become covered in ice. After riding your bike, it is a good idea to place it somewhere warm, where the ice will be able to melt off. Thoroughly dry your bike and re lubricate as regular lubrication is specifically important in these weather conditions.

Look after your bike this winter

Salt and sand

Salt and sand is used to melt ice and snow on the roads during the winter. This can be a problem for winter cyclists. The salt can corrode unprotected steel very rapidly and wet sand can clog moving mechanical parts, this problem is a particular issue for chains and drivetrain parts, reinforcing the need for regular lubrication. Be sure to check and clean components as and when needed. With the risk of corrosion from salt and sand, if you have a choice it’s advised that you don’t ride your best bike in these conditions.

Suspension and tire pressure

Changes in temperature can cause a flat tyres or the tyre to pop. Colder weather causes a drop in tyre pressure, low pressure is recommended for cold weather cycling, however this can cause wear and tear on the tyre much faster. With low pressure, your tyre is at more risk of damage from rocks, bumps and potholes. If you will be cycling frequently in the winter, it is worth considering winter ready tyres for your bike.

Storing your bike

Secure Bike Storage

It is important to store your bike somewhere water tight and secure during the winter. Not only to keep your bike in the best condition, but also protect it from theft. Bike storage outside of the home is the best idea during winter, to avoid bringing in dirt and sludge from outside. A secure garage or metal storage unit are good sources of cycle storage as they offer protection from the weather and hide your bike from thieves. Asgard has a range of secure bike storage units, specifically designed to offer the best security for your bikes.

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Is your bike rusting in the shed?

Posted on August 12, 2012 by nazishs

More than half of all bike owners are guilty of not cycling frequently – Defy the statisticians and get back in the saddle today.

Do you regularly ride your bike?

Another week, another depressing survey. Do you ever have that sinking guilty feeling about an expensive impulse buy slowly rusting in the garden shed? Well it turns out that you are not alone, as the latest poll of the UK’s cycling habits shows.

According to EDF Energy, which conducted the poll for its Team Green Britain Bike Week more than half of bike owners are guilty of not cycling frequently.

Of the 2,000 people interrogated by ICM earlier this month, 55% own a bike, but of them, 58% regularly leave their bikes unused for over a fortnight at a time. The statistics also show that while 25% of men use their bike to travel to work, only 10% of women commute this way.

Our survey says otherwise. Only a fortnight ago we reported that Britain sees bikes, rather than a mode of transport, “either a toy for children or a vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange”. That’s according to the interim report from Understanding Walking and Cycling study, a report by Dave Horton of Lancaster University.

This new set of stats further verifies that claim. Despite roads feeling busier with cyclists, hire schemes promoting the commuter benefits, and there generally being a buzz around bikes, it’s still not the norm. Of course it will always be a specialist interest sport for speed freaks or vintage enthusiasts, but can cycling ever go mainstream?

To those with a thick layer of dust gathering on their conscience, there is something about abandoning a possession that if it goes on too long, you increasingly know that you will never use said item again. So even if it is just a quick trot around the block, or you actually go on that ride that you have always be meaning to, getting out there can change your routine in a second. It’s nearly always better than you anticipate, and the benefits are immeasurable: exploring, exercising, racing, travelling. All in all cycling can be a life-affirming thing.

It should be noted that EDF is using these convenient results to entice former, potential and avid cyclists to attend “go green” events, enlisting local Dr Bikes to get into shape any of the aforementioned abandoned two-wheeled steeds.

So defy the statisticians and get back in the saddle today. Or else give it away on Freecycle – there is almost certainly someone out there who would like your bike.

(Article Source: The Guardian Newspaper )

Worried about your bike rusting?

If you are guilty of not riding your bicycle as often as you should, you shouldn’t have to worry about your bike rusting or being damaged when not in use. By storing it in a suitable storage unit, such as the Twin Bike Locker from Asgard, you don’t need to worry about storing your bicycle over a long period of time.

The Twin Bike Locker is an all-metal secure way of storing your bicycle, accessories and spares safely all year round.

See more information on the Twin Bike Locker on the Asgard website here.

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Storing your bike in limited space

Posted on July 21, 2012 by tarahamilton

Love cycling? Hate leaving your bike outside for thieves? Having somewhere safe to secure a bike can be tricky, especially if you are limited on space. We have all seen the recent articles in the news, on the rise of bike theft all over the country. It’s not safe to leave your bike out in plain sight, you’re just asking someone to steel it.

No room for a shed or a garage? Asgard has a storage solution for all proud bike owners, with limited space, that need somewhere secure to store their bikes. The twin bike locker is a metal storage unit, a space saving bike locker that can hold up to 2 bikes. It’s perfect for small areas. If you only have a side passage, this locker will fit comfortably.

Specifically designed for these small areas, the Asgard twin bike locker can fit comfortably down the side of a house or flat. Unlike some of the other bike storage that is available, this unit is accessed from the end, so offers easy manoeuvring of the bike in and out of the unit. Don’t let the size of this unit fool you, it is just as tough and robust as the other Asgard products.

The twin bike locker has some key features which add to its strength and security:

Galvanised steel

This metal storage unit is made from thick galvanised steel which means it is weatherproof and wont rust. This is as with all Asgard products. At 99kg you know this unit is strong!

3 point locking system

The 3 point locking system is a tough mechanism that will secure your bike from theft. The lock is pick resistant. The locking system doesn’t use any padlocks, the unit is accessed by handle and key. Plus the handle surround is reinforced, adding to the security of the pushbike storage. This system makes it difficult for anyone to break in, as they don’t simply have to cut through a padlock.

Can be secured to the ground

The twin bike locker is unique in that it can be bolted to a concrete base, which adds to the security on the unit. Thieves will be unable to move the locker from its place. So any hope of taking the unit is dashed and attempting to open it later is dashed.

If you are looking for something discreet, this could be the pushbike storage unit for you. The unit is available in 3 colours: Ivory, brown and dark green. For more information and product details visit Asgard.

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Your bike has been stolen, what do you do?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by tarahamilton

With bike theft a continuing threat, what would you do if you suddenly discovered your bike had been stolen? Should you leave it to the police, head round with some heavies or jump on the black-market merry-go-round and buy it back?At a loss? … the police warn against attempting to take a stolen bike back by force.

Your beloved bike has been stolen, and as per the advice all over the internet you’ve been scouring eBay and Gumtree for it. But if you do spot it, what next?

The obvious first answer is to contact the police; either your local station or, if you’re in London, the Metropolitan Police Service’s Cycle Task Force (cycletaskforce@met.police.uk). They urge bike owners to follow the 3 Rs – record, register (including a photo) and report (if stolen) – to maximise the chances of getting your bike back.

Reporting a sighting to the police does work out very well for some people. Charlotte Barnes and Julian Norman had eight of their bikes stolen from their garage, saw a couple of them for sale on eBay and got in touch with the Met Cycle Task Force. After a nailbiting week or so, all eight bikes were returned to them. Two people have since been arrested in connection with the case.

“I was initially concerned that they were taking quite a while before starting work on our case,” Charlottesays. “It just reflects how thin they’re stretched fighting cycle crime inLondon.” The statistics bear that out: only 2% ofLondon cycle crime was “detected” last year (ie with a suspect charged), although the number of returned bikes is probably a little higher than that. Nationwide, it’s estimated that around 5-8% of stolen bikes are returned to their owners.

According to Vicky Barnes of the Met, “each case is dealt with individually, and the length of time to act will vary”. Inevitably, given the numbers, there’s a risk that a bike will be sold on before the police are able to tackle the case. If you don’t think the police will act fast enough, what are your other options?

It might be tempting to round up a couple of hefty mates to have a “chat” with the thief. That advice certainly shows up a lot on bike forums – largely, it seems, from people who’ve never actually tried it. WhileCharlottedid know of a couple of people who’d successfully applied “overwhelming strength of numbers”, she and Julian never seriously considered that option. It’s certainly far from safe – remember, you’re dealing with people who are already on the wrong side of the law – and the police strongly recommend against it.

If you’re really desperate to get your bike back and you’re worried that the police won’t get there in time, it may seem safer (if infuriating) just to show up and buy it back.Charlotteadmits that winning the eBay auctions was their backup plan, “which gave us the option of turning up to collect them with local officers in tow”. Paying a thief for your own bike is going to be painful – but is it more or less painful than losing it?

Even then, it’s not that straightforward. There’s the known scam in which the seller mugs you for the cash when you turn up to buy the bike. Worse, if you’ve already contacted the police, by getting in touch with the seller you might screw up their operation.

Jon C saw his stolen bike being offered at a “seriously cheap” price online, with the police unable to investigate for a couple of days. Nervous that it would go, he phoned the seller, thinking he might just buy it back. When the arrangements began to increasingly seem like a setup for a mugging, and no local police officer was free to go along with him, he reluctantly backed out. Afterwards, the seller stopped answering the phone, the police were unable to go further and the bike is still sadly missing.

Agonising though the wait is, it probably is best to pass it on to the police and hope for the best. You can always fill in the waiting time by getting over those nagging feelings of disloyalty to your old steed early and planning the replacement bike you’ll get if it all goes to pot.

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