The highest quality bike racks are those which are constructed with the best quality materials such as steel or fiberglass reinforced plastic.

The most secure bike rack is one that is anchored to the ground and is designed with strong and durable features. If you cannot locate a bike rack that is anchored to the ground, it is best to lock your bike to a sturdy sign post so that the bike cannot be lifted up and over the post.

Good quality bike racks will also enable the bike rider to lock both the wheel and the frame to the lock, rather than just the tire, as was design of the bike rack years ago. If you can do so, opt for the rear wheel (and frame) to lock to the bike rack, since the rear wheels are more expensive than the front wheels. You have probably seen some people carry a front wheel into their apartment or office to prevent theft of the wheel.

Bike racks in the form of bike lockers are generally the most durable of all types of bike racks. Bike lockers are often composed of laminated reinforced heavy duty plastic materials. Some of these lockers are produced with the same technology that is used in race car cockpits and nose cones for Navy missiles, as well as other high-tech, high quality products. When bike lockers are constructed with such durable materials, they will provide the bike with an insulation that will ensure that the bike will be protected from the weather elements, and, of course, ensure its security from thefts.