Originally Posted by
ladyroadie
I'm very familiar with Baltimore, I grew up here. That said, I actually work in a suburb outside of Baltimore. Bike theft is less of an issue around here (mostly because there are fewer cyclists than in the city).
Sorry, that comment was made towards the above commenter from MN. I removed it after re-reading it, as I realized it was kinda coming off condescending.
Originally Posted by
ladyroadie
If I stick to the outdoor rack I may add a chain though...or what about a second u-lock? I posted a picture here of my bike locked up with two u-locks (both to the frame) and was basically told the second u-lock wasn't doing much of anything. I already own one of those though, and it's insured - I'd have to buy a bike chain....
In my opinion, having two locks is doing something, because it is a deterrent. If you were carrying two U-locks around, I would say you need to weigh the pros and cons, but if you're just leaving it on the rack, there's very little negative. However, I would recommend getting a hefty chain instead of a second U-lock. This causes the thief to use two different methods, which likely require two different tools. Just making it more of a PITA, is the best deterrent.