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adriano 03-22-11 04:04 PM

locking the rear should be emphasized. fronts are much more replaceable.

Vaio_s 03-22-11 07:31 PM


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

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.

cc700 03-22-11 07:54 PM

skinny poles and tight non-aero track frames.

also, box rims and skinny tires.

also, not locking up outside for more than 30 seconds.

cc700 03-22-11 07:55 PM


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.

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.

Build your own 03-22-11 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by adriano (Post 12396337)
bolt cutters will tear through a rim like butter.

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.

Build your own 03-22-11 08:32 PM


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.

Using multiple/different locks is not about wether the thief has the tools or not but rather about increasing the time it takes to defeat them.The longer it takes to defeat locks, the riskier the theft becomes.

adriano 03-22-11 09:46 PM


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.

it wouldnt be one bite, but it would work quite easily.

watitdoNephew 03-23-11 12:29 AM


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.

I concur completely with your statement. I do however, want to add that employing different types of locks can increase the time it takes to steal a bike as well as the possibility that it will be stolen.

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.

evilcryalotmore 03-23-11 12:46 AM

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.

jessesv 03-23-11 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by cc700 (Post 12397414)
number one thing thieves rely on:

people thinking they can rely on thieves.

agreed. however using two different lock styles is definitely a plus. im pretty sure this has been said before many times, but bike locks only buy you time with bike thieves and if they see one u-locked and another u-locked and chained, they'll probably go for the easier one. or at least cutting the two locks will take longer and perhaps a pedestrian or someone else might notice.

cg1985 03-23-11 10:07 AM

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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