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just this past weekend i got my bicycle stolen. nothing too expensive ($300) as i am novice rider but i am was riding everyday. anyway, i need some advice on buying a very good chain and lock. money is not too much of an issue here as the last lock, ($25) was obviously not a deterrent and i really don't want to go through this again. i live in nyc so the best i can get still might not even be enough but want to at least discourage theft. i have researched kryptonite and the nyc "fahgettaboudit" for about $100. is there anything better? should i buy a U-lock and a chain lock. i really love riding and want to feel use it as my primary means of transportation so whatever i have to do keep my bike i will do. thanks.
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Don't just buy a good lock, but use one properly. Remove the front wheel, then lock the bike frame and both wheels to something sturdy. Taking the quick release skewer with you is even a better step.
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i have a story about some kids and a stolen bike. i dunno if i want to post it though. its long.
i use a kryptonite BIGASS chain lock. cost me 50 bucks.
i use a kryptonite BIGASS chain lock. cost me 50 bucks.
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stealing someone's bike is like the badest thing you can do to someone. wallets, propane tanks, car radios.. are understandable... but someones bike.. shouldn't go there.
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I use a Kryptonite chain. I also fill the heads of the allen bolts for my seatpost, stem, etc with hot glue. Also used to have a steel cable attaching my saddle to the seat stay. Lots of electrical tape helps, too.
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
I use a Kryptonite chain. I also fill the heads of the allen bolts for my seatpost, stem, etc with hot glue. Also used to have a steel cable attaching my saddle to the seat stay. Lots of electrical tape helps, too.
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Register it. A recovered bicycle is eight times as likely to be returned to its rightful owner if it's registered.
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Maybe it has the new Kryptonite locking valves?
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Originally Posted by Juha
Maybe it has the new Kryptonite locking valves?
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Last edited by crank'n; 06-24-04 at 12:25 AM.
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Originally Posted by madpogue
Register it. A recovered bicycle is eight times as likely to be returned to its rightful owner if it's registered.
they rang and said come and pick her up ,some one had tried to sell her to cash converters I then bought a magnum bike lock.
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Originally Posted by DieselDan
Don't just buy a good lock, but use one properly. Remove the front wheel, then lock the bike frame and both wheels to something sturdy. Taking the quick release skewer with you is even a better step.
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A few yellow "danger: electric fence!" signs could scare off a few thugs or dogs thinking about lifting a leg on your bike.
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Originally Posted by macintoast
i live in nyc
Do they ever auction that stuff off?
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Originally Posted by DieselDan
Don't just buy a good lock, but use one properly. Remove the front wheel, then lock the bike frame and both wheels to something sturdy. Taking the quick release skewer with you is even a better step.