Locking your bike

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Further if you have a motel style room on first floor. Take some fishing line with you. Put the bikes in front of the door. Run the string under the door and tie it to a lamp by the door. If the bike moves the lamp falls, you wake up.

I like this one - definitely using this one next time I travel with the bike.

[CrazyKell]

Kryptonite locks are by far the best.

[Tsunami]

I 2nd the locking the 2 bikes together method.

[Rangerscott]

Racedoll. PM me tomorrow to remind me to upload some pics of my stuff.


Locking them together would be like a "Steal one, Get one Free." LOL

[karl_1052]

Doberman.

[Rangerscott]

This chain lock I got at harbor freight for $15. Target sells the exact same thing under BELL for $30.




For disc locks, I like the vending machine style keys.





I also have a BELL rubberized steel braided w/ Kevlar cable lock. It's about half inch thick. I wouldnt go with anything smaller in diameter cause bolt cutters will go through small stuff like butter and barely make a "clamp" noise. I believe its actually quieter cutting braided steel when there's a rubber coating so you'll never know its been cut.



My last lock is a special one. LOL It's almost the same as this but with a big black plastic covered end with key hole cover. 1/4" fits right through the holes in your rotor. I use this on my rear wheel since even if you have a disc lock on the front, all they have to do is pick up the front end and roll her off. Just make sure to flag it or get a stretchy line like the disc locks have to you dont forget it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97149







For the first lock pic. You can always go to a hardware store and get the size chain you want and cut a sleeve off a long shirt/sweater to cover the chain, then use the lock of your choice.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

This chain lock I got at harbor freight for $15. Target sells the exact same thing under BELL for $30.




For disc locks, I like the vending machine style keys.

As long as the thief isn't carrying a pen, those are great...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hsM88Wx8QQ

JC

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Dave

thats a good tip right there

Originally Posted by Tsunami

I 2nd the locking the 2 bikes together method.

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I like this one - definitely using this one next time I travel with the bike.

Glad you all liked it.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Racedoll. PM me tomorrow to remind me to upload some pics of my stuff.


Locking them together would be like a "Steal one, Get one Free." LOL

You let me know if you find vid of somebody stealing 2 bikes at once.

Originally Posted by racedoll

Thank you Ranger.



Good idea!

Oh and I checked my insurance coverage. Theft is on there, just don't want to use it.

There ya go.

Originally Posted by G-Rex

When my best friend and I are out touring, I bring along a 6' Kryptonite cable that has the loops on both ends. We run them through the wheels and then I then take a Kryptonite disc lock and lock the loops together.

Haven't had any troubles yet with that arrangement.

That reminds me... when you daisey chain them together... don't do it thru the wheels!!! If possible thru something else like the subframe... if not... wheels will surfice.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

That reminds me... when you daisey chain them together... don't do it thru the wheels!!! If possible thru something else like the subframe... if not... wheels will surfice.

I don't disagree with you. Although, those cables sometimes can't be bent into a small enough radius to go through two frames and still put the ends together. I'm well aware that the wheels can be taken off, etc.

Basically, you're stopping the casual crook. Let's face it. If 4 guys show up with a van, they're going to get your ride, regardless of what you do.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I don't disagree with you. Although, those cables sometimes can't be bent into a small enough radius to go through two frames and still put the ends together. I'm well aware that the wheels can be taken off, etc.

Basically, you're stopping the casual crook. Let's face it. If 4 guys show up with a van, they're going to get your ride, regardless of what you do.

Maybe so, but not until they get their life threatened and have some lead coming at them.