Commuting - Took Delivery of a new Trek 1000, can't wait to start commuting,another lock questio

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Spire
04-22-02, 08:22 AM
Wee! I got my new Trek 1000 into the house. Best $1000 I spent! I have a couple questions before I start commuting.

I have read through all of the posts regarding bike locks and seem to come up with an idea of what I should get in terms of a lock when storing the bike at work. The area where I would put it is not that dangerous or visible, but nonetheless I would like a secure lock for those times when I store it elsewhere. Some people suggest that I have two locks for that reason. Can people give me ideas for specific brands and models of locks that I should consider?

:beer:

Ellie
04-22-02, 09:27 AM
Oh! I want one of those!! :cry:

On my current bike I use a D lock to secure the frame to something, and a cheap chain to secure the front (QR) wheel to the frame. But my bike is designed to look like a heap of junk (which it does admirably) and was pretty cheap, so you'll probably want something slightly better than my setup.

Ellie
Spire
04-22-02, 09:34 AM
What I plan to do is to take my front wheel off and lock it to my desk :D. Because if I lock it with the bike then if someone gets the lock, they still have the entire bike. But I keep the wheel inside the secure building then they will not have it.

I am not supposed to keep the bike inside the building, but there is a little garage that I am allowed to use.

MichaelW
04-22-02, 02:20 PM
Some people keep a heavy chain at work, or on the railing they use for parking, and carry a lighter lock. Hardened steel chain is good. It comes if short lengths and cannot be cut. Ask the shop to cut a length for you. If they say yes, it is not hardened.

I use a Kryptonite D lock. I carry it on the luggage rack held by a bungie chord, and use it through the front wheel and frame , onto a railing.
You should try to fill D locks with frame and wheels to prevent access for a lever.
RonH
04-22-02, 02:29 PM
If you have room in the area where you lock your bike, try one of these methods. I use a Kryptonite "D" shaped lock and lock my bike as shown in the first (far left) picture.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/security/Police/bikelocks.gif