| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Beware Bike Thieves on the High Rd | |
| Posted by: | Will Watson | |
| Date/Time: | 14/09/18 08:59:00 |
| Good advice from Kryptonite: 1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCK. The level of security you need depends on where you are leaving your bike, and for how long. 2. ALWAYS LOCK YOUR BIKE to a solid object that it cannot be lifted over. 3. LOCK YOUR BIKE in a well lit area with high foot traffic. 4. MAKE SURE what you lock your bike to cannot be cut. 5. LOCK ACCORDING TO VALUE frame first, then back wheel, and finally front wheel. 6. GET A TIGHT FIT! The less room inside of the u-lock or chain, the more difficult it will be for thieves to use their tools. 7. POSITION YOUR LOCK off the ground with the keyhole facing down. Though I would vary rule 5 to take into account how easy the part is to steal. Although rear wheels are more valuable than front wheels - front wheels with quick release skewers are very easy to remove. |