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Need bike lock and locking tips. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by ian@feddit.uk to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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I lock up my bike all over the city. And I want a quick way to secure it. The bike isn't expensive or specially attractive. But I want to deter casual thieves whilst having a convenient solution. Currently I have a 1.8m, non coily cable type lock that can go round trees and through frame and wheels. I've been considering a chain type, but that is harder to poke through spokes. And finding one long enough is not easy. Carrying it when riding should be easy too. Any tips appreciated.

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[–] Semester3383@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Kryptonite 'Evolution" chain and mini u-lock; you can wear it around your waist while you bike. Take the front wheel off, lock through the rear wheel, rear triangle, and front wheel; chain up to something that is extremely challenging to cut through, like light poles (not sign posts!). Take your seat and seat post with you.

[–] ian@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago

Thanks. I have a basket to drop a lock in. I'll not take a wheel off though. I'm after a quick way to secure it. It's not worth that much and it's not a high crime area. But I expect they will take an unlocked bike. So I don't want an excuse not to bother to lock it.