Originally Posted by
dontstealbikes
I am going to be commuting to UC Davis, a very bike-friendly campus. I want the best lock set up possible, because I am going to be riding a 250$ bike(Diamondback Edgewood).
Would one cable + U Lock to lock the frame and both wheels suffice? Or two U-Locks? People would be able to cut the cable and steal the wheel, but I heard that doesnt happen often.
And what other tips do you have?
Alright, DontStealBikes!
Your bike is only worth $250. Spending more than $60 would be kinda extreme, I think. Besides the Diamondback brand will not be the first target for a real bike thief.
Right now, if I were you, I'd get the On Guard Bulldog Mini ($30 ). If you need a chain, I'd get the thickest chain I could find, to secure my wheels, and then I'd lock my frame to something rigid and stationary.
- Slim
PS.
You need 2 locks! One to secure both your wheels and your frame. The other to secure the frame only!
* Idea behind 2 locks- Usually one lock can be compromised in less than five minutes. No thief wants to spend more than fives minutes, exposed outside, stealing anything. Time is the professional thief's worst enemy!