|   Theft Prevention | Foxgguy2001
Nov 7, 2002 4:26 PM | | You know... i see a large amount of really nice bikes on this site... but one major area this site is lacking on is theft prevention. Besides the basic lock and key...what else is there? |
| re: Theft Prevention | laffeaux
Nov 7, 2002 4:29 PM | | When my bike is not on the trail or on top of the car, it's in the house. |
| The only way to reduce the chances of having your bike stolen. . | czardonic
Nov 7, 2002 5:13 PM | | . . .is to ride a bike that nobody would want to steal. (And you should still lock it up tight if you are too far from home to walk.) |
| re: Theft Prevention | toonces
Nov 7, 2002 5:34 PM | | Don't take your eyes of the bike. Park in front of windows. Lock it down. Don't bring it to Austin. Keep an eye on it. Keep it in the bedroom. Watch it at all times. |
| re: Theft Prevention | BruceBrown
Nov 7, 2002 10:34 PM | | Don't take your eyes of the bike. Park in front of windows. Lock it down. Don't bring it to Austin. Keep an eye on it. Keep it in the bedroom. Watch it at all times.
Good advice.
Yes, I read that Austin was in the top 10 worst cities for bike theft again this year.
http://www.kryptonitelock.com/ has a good Q&A as well as detail about their products. Personally, on my commuter which is an older beater with city slicks and decent components (for the most part), I always lock my bike in well seen, well lit areas using a Krpytonite U Lock and a 4' cable which can be used to wrap around the front wheel and or the seat rails to prevent losing the quick release wheel and seat. They also make a set of locking skewers and QR seat post which operate using a key and might be a worthy addition to one's security system to prevent wheel and seatpost theft.
A professional or more determined thief would most likely not be foiled by my security system, but then again it prevents the more casual theft from taking place. A pro would most likely be hunting for more worthy candidates to steal than my commuter. There are the NYC series of products from Kryptonite that foil the more professional thieves and they weigh in at around 6 pounds plus.
Regardless, I have my commuter which I ride in a large city insured for theft because you just never know.
Proper Lock-Up Tips for Bicycles:
-- Always lock your bike, especially at home (even in the garage, apartment building or college dorm).
-- Lock to a fixed, immovable object like a parking meter or permanent bike rack. Be careful not to lock to items that can be easily cut, broken or removed. Be careful that your bike cannot be lifted over the top of the object to which it is locked.
-- Lock in a visible and well-lit area.
-- Lock in a location where there are other bikes. The chances are better that there will be a bike with a less secure lock than yours. Thieves will usually go for the easiest target.
--When using a U-lock, position your bike frame and wheels so that you fill or take up as much of the open space within the U-portion of the lock as possible. The tighter the lock up, the harder it is for a thief to use tools to attack your lock.
--Always position a U-lock so that the keyway is facing down towards the ground. Don't position the lock close to the ground. This makes it more difficult for a thief to attack it.
--Always secure your components and accessories, especially quick-release components, with a secondary cable lock.
--Don't lock your bike to itself (the front wheel locked to frame). It can be easily lifted and carried away.
--Don't lock in the same location all the time. A thief may notice the pattern
and target your bike.
--Don't lock to anything posted illegal. Check with area law enforcement agencies for local bike parking regulations.
--Always check your lock before leaving your bike to be sure you have secured it properly.
--For the greatest theft deterrence, use two locks such as a U-lock and a locking cable. The longer it takes a thief to get through your bike security, the less likely your bike will be stolen.
BB |
| What he said..[nm] | DIRTJUNKIE
Nov 7, 2002 11:05 PM | | |
| re: Theft Prevention | Deuce
Nov 8, 2002 4:31 AM | | Looping your lock through your wheels is a great way to prevent people stealing QR wheels, but it dont matter if they have a couple tools and just take your handlebars, and front fork instead. That happened to me last week. DOH!!
Deuce- Bussin' it for a while. |
| re: Theft Prevention | Wyrm
Nov 8, 2002 10:35 AM | | Krpytonite NYC chain is the best for prevention.
Also take off as many decals as possible so people can't read it at distances if they are drive-by scoping the campus, store, neighborhood, or any other place where you will be. |
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