Originally Posted by
sauerwald
My utility bike - which is the one that goes to Home Depot, grocery shopping etc, has a frame lock built in -
The lock is mounted to the seatstay tubes, and a bolt goes through the spokes of the rear wheel, making it impossible to ride. There is also an accessory chain which has one end which fits into a socket on the lock.
I usually lock the bike up in a location very close to the main door, so that plenty of people are going to see if someone tries to cut the chain or haul the bike away.
I also do not have quick releases on my wheels, which will slow down anybody trying to abscond with a wheel.
So...you took off the QR on your rear wheel...why? The frame lock stops anyone from taking the rear wheel anyways, without someone cutting it off, or cutting the rear wheel itself, which of course, defeats the point of taking the rear wheel.
I used to carry with me both my U lock, and a semi-beefy cable lock. But it felt like any time I used them, I was turning a "quick stop" into a "longer stop". And I hate carrying the extra weight. I've pared down to just the cable lock, and haven't had any problems. Hell, I even leave my Ortliebs and lights on!
I suppose I am "asking for it" in a sense, but I don't think the crime rate for bikes is that bad here in Victoria, especially for road bikes. Most people seem to was Mountain bikes around here, that and the junkies get better pay by panhandling, or busking on the street. Seriously, during tour season, beggars on the street are probably making more than I am, and certainly aren't paying tax on it. Buskers make more.