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locking the rear should be emphasized. fronts are much more replaceable.
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Originally Posted by xavier853
(Post 12396346)
My locking method is pretty poor at the moment. I only lock with 1 u-lock while on campus all day. I would not advise this, but I have been low on money to buy a new lock setup.
There are two locking methods that seem to be pretty good. Front wheel and frame locked with the same u-lock to location, Rear wheel locked to frame. Another is Heavy Duty chain lock to location (with rear wheel) and u lock just front wheel |
skinny poles and tight non-aero track frames.
also, box rims and skinny tires. also, not locking up outside for more than 30 seconds. |
Originally Posted by Vaio_s
(Post 12397313)
Combining chain and u-lock seems to be a good idea, as they require different tools to cut. Most thieves won't carry both around.
people thinking they can rely on thieves. most theives will do exactly what you think most thieves won't do when you think they won't do it and that's how they stay thieves. |
Originally Posted by adriano
(Post 12396337)
bolt cutters will tear through a rim like butter.
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Originally Posted by Vaio_s
(Post 12397313)
Combining chain and u-lock seems to be a good idea, as they require different tools to cut. Most thieves won't carry both around.
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Originally Posted by Build your own
(Post 12397539)
Depends on the rim and cutter.For example,a small cutter would easily cut a singlewall/lowprofile rim with the tire deflated but would't work as easy on a deepV because it doesn't open far enough.
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Originally Posted by cc700
(Post 12397414)
number one thing thieves rely on:
people thinking they can rely on thieves. most theives will do exactly what you think most thieves won't do when you think they won't do it and that's how they stay thieves. What everyone should keep in mind is that no bike is completely safe. Every lock can be broken given the proper tool. The goal is just to make the theft as difficult as possible to deter the intrigue of theft. OR You could just ride a clunker to the places you need to lock up your bike and take the nice one out when its leisure riding so you don't have to ride it and it'll always be with you. |
My mini u lock, I lock my rear rim to on part of the triangle.
But now i have deeper rims, I can't So i moved over to big chain lock. |
Originally Posted by cc700
(Post 12397414)
number one thing thieves rely on:
people thinking they can rely on thieves. |
The best locking strategy is to just use a u-lock and lock up next to a bike that is A) Nicer B) Easier to steal C) both. C + U-Lock equals best method.
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