Comments on: Keep Your Bike Safe: Strong Bike Locks and Tips

By: jsaintclair1

jsaintclair1 — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:31:00 +0000

Having an expensive bike stolen from me a few years ago made me look seriously at my security options. Since there’s no way I’ll ever ride an ugly, uncomfortable bike, here are my multiple solutions: A combination U lock (not mentioned by any of the authors); security skewers and seat post clamps; a Spy-Bike rear light GPS (with a three dollar a month subscription fee) ; and, most importantly, a super short leave-it-outside-unattended time spent in front of any store.

By: Brian Bassett

Brian Bassett — Mon, 01 May 2017 20:59:00 +0000

I have a substantial amount of money invested in biking gear and equipment for living comfortably on the road. I look at a bike lock like I do insurance… they are only needed when they are needed. But why have a lock that can’t do the job of protecting your possessions. I started with a KickStarter lock called Lite Lock (couple hundred for two). High quality, special keys, you can connect lock to lock to extend the length and it takes two to secure both wheels. It’s a little lighter than a massive chain, but it can still be cut with a angle grinder and some time, check youtube. Then I went for the Altor as mentioned below. They are beautiful locks, strong, functional, light’ish. Mounts that attach to water bottle cage eyelets. You will need two to be able to lock both wheels and frame to something. I haven’t seen them cut but diamond blades for angle grinders are easy to find, and titanium isn’t a magic material. Because I pull a trailer also the most useful lock I use is a plastic covered wire cable and they are the most easily cut. The newest piece of hardware available is called the Tex-Lock. Non-metallic, long, has as option of one end to be a large eyelet so the lock can secure a wheel and still be locked at the other end. Yes, use lights, security cameras, neighborhood watch, a truly mean big old dog even. But I have found that a simple bike cover to help more than anything else. Someone digging around your covered bike draws attention. Also as the saying goes, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Don’t let someone sit there and covet your baby, cover her up.

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By: Brian Bassett

Brian Bassett — Mon, 01 May 2017 20:13:00 +0000

In reply to why_me. Grammar Nazi

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:43:00 +0000

In reply to Will. Thanks Will. I'm always very skeptical of 'lightweight' bike locks, but you never know. I haven't seen any independent testing on that one, but will keep my eyes peeled. Alee

By: Will

Will — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:28:00 +0000

Hi Alee, there is a new lock out called altor, its made out of titanium. They claim its almost impossible to cut. Its kind of pricey, but worth it if a person has an expensive bike. I haven’t heard any reviews yet as it just came of of kickstarter. Have you heard any reviews on it. Thanks. Really nice website.

By: Ric

Ric — Sun, 08 May 2016 04:51:00 +0000

In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com. I had a ducati dahmah stolen from the army base I was stationed at, It had a Ten kilo lock and chain rapped around a steel gate post concreted 600 mm into the tarmac. I t happened 50 mts from my barracks, I didn't hear them use the crowbar or the shovel, they took the half metre 200 kilogram block of concrete as well, total weight of over 450kg. That's what you call serious determination, if they want it they get it.

By: sahab singh

sahab singh — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:09:00 +0000

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By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:39:00 +0000

In reply to Ratna. We normally took in everything that was valuable (passport, cards, money, cameras etc) in our handlebar bag and the rest stayed on the bike. Often we had dirty washing on top of our panniers which probably worked quite well as a deterrent! We never had a problem with people touching our stuff in two years of travel.

By: Ratna

Ratna — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:43:00 +0000

Hi, how about with all the stuff on your bike, like panniers and everything inside it. If i just want to do a quick stop to grab food, can i left this outside with my bike? or is ist too risky, how did you guys manage this problem. Thanks!

By: Alee Denham

Alee Denham — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 21:30:00 +0000

In reply to why_me. Thanks! Must have had spell-checker off. ;)