Looking for some feedback on my bicycle security strategy
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Looking for some feedback on my bicycle security strategy
I would like some feedback on my bicycle security strategy.
Ideally when I can find a parking meter, parking sign or bike rack, I will use a high-quality disk-key type
U-lock to lock my frame the post.
But often there are times like in San Francisco, where the only available stationary object is a telephone pole or street lamp which is too wide for a u-lock. This is where I will use a cable lock.
I've thought about supplementing the cable lock, by then using my u-lock to attach my back wheel to the frame. This would require a thief to break off two different types of locks to ride away with my bike.
Is this a reasonable security strategy?
Ideally when I can find a parking meter, parking sign or bike rack, I will use a high-quality disk-key type
U-lock to lock my frame the post.
But often there are times like in San Francisco, where the only available stationary object is a telephone pole or street lamp which is too wide for a u-lock. This is where I will use a cable lock.
I've thought about supplementing the cable lock, by then using my u-lock to attach my back wheel to the frame. This would require a thief to break off two different types of locks to ride away with my bike.
Is this a reasonable security strategy?
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Time for a change.

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Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
The only way not to have a bike stolen is to have your butt or your hand on it at all times. Even that doesn't work sometimes.
I use a D Lock lock and a Hawser. Weighs a ton so dont take it on rides often. Hawser through the wheels- frame and seat rails then round an immovable object before being locked with the D Lock that also attaches the Frame to the immovable object.
But if a thief wants your bike- it is going.
I use a D Lock lock and a Hawser. Weighs a ton so dont take it on rides often. Hawser through the wheels- frame and seat rails then round an immovable object before being locked with the D Lock that also attaches the Frame to the immovable object.
But if a thief wants your bike- it is going.
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I've thought about supplementing the cable lock, by then using my u-lock to attach my back wheel to the frame. This would require a thief to break off two different types of locks to ride away with my bike.





