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Tip for securing bikes on BART, or other trains (leminal.space)

submitted 5 days ago by hallettj@leminal.space to c/micromobility@lemmy.world

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BART trains have these spots for bikes, with adjustable straps to hold bikes upright. But with a strap or two secured the bike still rolls back and forth as the train moves, which lets it knock into things.

The way to prevent rolling is to hold down a brake lever. You can do that with a large velcro strap, or your hand. But if you don't have a strap, and you want to sit down, you can wrap your helmet straps the handle, and connect the buckle. If needed you can twist the straps to make them shorter. You don't have to press the lever all the way down, just enough to stop the wheel from rolling.

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

UK here and trains have no standardised bike storage options. Going to the office the Cross country train expect you to hang the bike from its front wheel in a cabinet narrower than my handle bars. The first GWR train have no dedicated space but plenty of space by the door to wedge it in and gotta move it each time the platform side changes. The second GWR train has an open space the bike can lean against the wall in.

Yes, the commute is awful.

[–] hallettj@leminal.space 1 points 1 day ago

I'm sorry to hear that! I imagine the stiff upper lip tires after a while