Security

[hydorah]

Had a conversation in work today about bicycle security

A few opinions - A few actual choices - and some accounts of thefts - bandied about - I thought I'd see what we all do

Whether any of us carry our weight in D-Locks or perhaps some of us just use a couple of zipties

Oh and look at this Apologies if you've already seen it

 

[beagle]

I use one of those ABUS motorbike U-locks. It's bloody heavy.

 

[hydorah]

I use one of those ABUS motorbike U-locks. It's bloody heavy.

Sounds bad-ass

Do you to need to leave your bike out overnight?

 

[sylus]

I use security skewers and seat post, a one metre motorcycle chain with heavy duty lock and stare at people whilst I'm locking it up :x

It's my daily ride so I can't be without it

 

[marin man]

I take my bike into all the shops I go into....the bank....the post office.....the suprmarket etc.....just do it and look like it is normal.....no probs....cant leave my bikes anywhere,,,,,, :roll:

 

[jonnyboy666]

I take my bike into all the shops I go into....the bank....the post office.....the suprmarket etc.....just do it and look like it is normal.....no probs....cant leave my bikes anywhere,,,,,, :roll:

same, if you do it like it's a normal thing people don't seem to mention it to you, if you ask they say "no" :roll:

as far as home goes the 4 most expensive bikes are hung in the garage from the rafters and are locked with a motorbike lock and cable, then 3 of the retro expensive bikes are locked with motorbike chain lock against the wall. the back door is re-inforced and the front garage door cannot be opened because of the way the bikes are hung.

oh, and it's alarmed.

it's a bugger to get to some of the bikes sometimes but that's the price you pay for having nice kit these days :roll: i tend to leave the most used bikes in the easiest place to get at them which means the bikes swap places depending on the time of year etc. also, i don't let people see them unless i know and trust them.

 

[Charlieboy28]

if i have to lock my bike which i try to avoid at all costs i use a d lock and a steel braided cable type one, as i read somewhere that thieves usually have one preferred method of stealing and will come equipped with either a pry bar for the d lock or bolt cutters for the wire, but rarely do they carry both.
I never feel calm though when i cant see the bike

 

[taffy]

I take my bike into all the shops I go into....the bank....the post office.....the suprmarket etc.....just do it and look like it is normal.....no probs....cant leave my bikes anywhere,,,,,, :roll:

ditto

 

[feetabix]

I'm the same.......if they won't allow the bike for 5 mins then I don't spend there.......

 

[silverclaws]

Locking skewers and saddle clamp heavy sold secure D lock and cable , security pin hex bolts, registered and marked by the local plod and I am still not happy when I can't see my bike.

Items still to be made ;

Seat keeper being made, just needs an eye swaging on the end;

http://www.1homesecuritysystems.info/planet-bike-seat-leash-bicycle-security-cable-3mm-x-24-inches/

Mounting frame for continental style rear wheel O lock still to be made.;

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._O_Lock_Japan.jpg/710px-Bike_O_Lock_Japan.jpg


Thinking of converting my brake levers so the can be locked on with the pads up against the wheel, a parking brake sort of thing.

Was thinking of fitting audible alarm too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bicycle-Bike-...sure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item2a0db4654f



I need it for daily use, locking it at college is a worry, but at night, it lives in my house.

A selection of interesting security fixings ;
http://www.alibaba.com/product-tp/113358359/TRF_PIN_HEX_Socket_Head_Button/showimage.html

A complete p.i.t.a all this security stuff, but the society we live in we need it.

When I go for a pootle off road, all the security stuff is removed.