I just moved to Victoria, BC, to attend college. It's a very nice city and perfect for biking. I have never seen so many bikers in one city (Mind you the majorty of them are only riding bikes for commuting). Anyway I have a Tommaso TR 300 which I like a lot. Yet it's to fancy to leave it locked up and feel safe about, plus I don't want it to be abused on the bike racks.

So I bought a commutor bike! I wanted something that would still give me a quality ride (since I'll be using it everyday to ride to school and back) but that was old and low enough quality that theives wouldn't go through the hassle of stealing it. My question is could I feel safe about locking this bike up on campus with 1 U- Lock for the frame and 1 cable lock around the wheels and frame? What do you guys think?

Here's a thread for the bike (61 CM PEUGEOT TRIATHLON REYNOLDS 501 14 SPEED):

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1


Thanks,

Mike

I think it's difficult to know what thieves are looking for as far as bikes and bike parts. Besides, it's really not an eye catcher like some of the other bikes on the market. Are you able to lock it up close to you while you're in classes? Or do you have one of those crazy schedule where you have to be everywhere? You may want to check out the Locking thread in this forum. They suggest some great locks. Good luck to you.

N2C

You're probably fine. It looks like a quality ride without being too flashy. Ditch the aero bars. They aren't useful for a commute and only make the bike look like more than it is.

You may find that the lack of fender or rack eyelets is a hassle, but if it's an issue you'll figure it out in due time.

that is a nice city. enjoy it. and about the locks Kryptonite new york 3000 u-lock which will run about $70(us) which includes shipping they also have some other locks that are about $40 or so. i'm also a student and i scraped for the new york 3000 u lock. kryptonite.com they have a scale of strength on the bottom of every product. the new york u-lock is the strongest u-lock. and i would strap my backpack to a rack. it is worth it.

I keep hearing that krytonites are good locks. However I have had two bike stolen that were locked with them. If a thief wants a bike they'll probably figure out a way to get it. Also if the bike is on a college campus you're always taken the risk of it being stolen. The two bikes I've commuted around campus on have been stolen. It's a real downer to come out of a class and realize you have to walk.

Kryptonite makes good locks in the same sense that Trek makes good bikes. They do both make top-of-the-line models that are tops in their respective industries, but they also make pieces of trash for people who just want one to say that they have one.

Even the best locks in the world can be compromised, but it usually takes special equipment, a lot of time, and/or is not worth the risk. Bostontrevor is right, take off the aeros, and that bike will treat you nice.

Come on. No bike is to fancy to use as a commuter.
What you need to ask is 'Is this lock good enough for my commuter?'
I've invested in a 9 lbs specially hardened 12mm six-cornered chain
with a special cylinder lock. They tried to open it with a 4ft. bolt cutter
with no success. Of course I don't carry it around. It's permanently locked to the bike racks.
Worth every penny (I guess)

Whacha mean "ONLY" riding for commuting? The world needs more utilitarian cycling, not more racers. Also, if there were 10 bikes on every block, nobody would dare hassle the cyclists.

Sorry I don't have anything constructive to say about the bike itself. It comes down to whether you're willing to let it sit chained up outside. You're the one who can answer that, not us. I'd lose the aero bars also.

One should have fair warning that bikes tend to get beat up in universities and university towns. My Surly Long Haul Trucker frame and front Mavic rim were destroyed when a cage backed into it while it was parked (partly my fault for parking it where I did, half the other person's fault because they smashed into a pretty obvious guiderail).

Also have had other people knock my bike over, have knocked it over myself (esp. when it is loaded with books). Outside of a few dings in the downtube though, I have not had much damage done to the bike.

Very possible to take a decent steed into university, but these days I take my beater about half the time.

If you're going to be riding on the Wet Coast over winter, get some fenders.
I wouldn't be too worried about that bike being stolen, its not flashy enough for a thief to pick it over the bells and whistles mountain bike that's going be beside it.