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locking procedure check (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by Habahnow@sh.itjust.works to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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I just recently got into using a bike for commuting and I was wondering if this is a good way to secure my bike? I know, previously, people would recommend only needing to lock the back tire to a solid object, but I’ve seen videos of people easily cutting the back tire, breaking it and taking the frame/front tire. My method of locking is sort of similar, except I do lock around the splash guard. If this isn’t very secure, I’d have to get a longer ulock or chain, because there doesn’t appear to be an easy way for me to lock around the back tire, frame and solid object with my current ulock. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Lot of good advice here, but I'll add that no lock is perfect. If someone wants your bike, they will take it. This is good enough to keep someone from walking away with your bike, but anyone with tools can break any bike lock on the market.

Just keep that in mind when you're spending time and energy, and especially money, protecting your bike. It's a very nice bike, but it is replaceable if the worst should happen.

[–] gasgiant@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

The front wheel is correct but I would move the D lock at the back. It is only round a wheel and a mudguard.

Your current method means the frame could be stolen by undoing the wheel bolts and lifting away. Can't see exactly how the mudguards are fixed and they might complicate it a bit but not much.

I'd suggest low on the seat tube just above the chain ring and then loop the cable round the front and back wheels and into the D lock.

Edit: forgot. Don't bother looping up through the seat like that. If they want to steal that with the cable there it's only two bolts. It's only one without the cable but if you were still worried you can get security seatpost bolts

[–] DrMoronicAcid@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I second the part about not bothering looping up through the saddle. It would also give a bit more play with the cable allowing the D lock to be moved to a better position.

[–] originalfrozenbanana@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I was always taught to lock around the wheel, frame, and whatever you’re locking to. Just two points leaves something vulnerable

[–] jkmooney@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As others have said, U-lock through frame and rear wheel if possible. Otherwise not bad. I've also taken to using a motion detector alarm on my last bike packing trip.
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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I can vouch for those alarms! I've got one on all of my bikes an e-scooters. If you've got a rear rack, you can mount it to the underside of the top rack deck, so it's harder to disable. But the alarm + 1 or two locks is a really good option to keep things secure.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

*vouch

[–] Whisp@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Which accent is it in?

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Depends on what I've eaten.