How To Lock Your Bike - Secure Your Bicycle From Thieves

[@sjbartnikowski]

Still can't shake my paranoia. In my head, as soon as I lock my bike up and it leaves my sight, thieves arrive immediately with bolt cutters and a blow torch. Meanwhile all passers-by think nothing of it.

[@jpoodle]

In my city, bike thefts are few and far in between... I do not live in one of these "bike towns" or "bike countries" such as San Francisco or Belgium. A study did reveal that most bike thieves in my city were either homeless people or drug addicts (bikes were set up to be stolen).. the bikes were not locked up either, so when they had a flat on their bikes, they simply look for another bike, take the wheel needed and put it on their bike because they do not have the money to change the flat. Locked bikes on the other hand, were not even looked at by the thieves. So a lock will stop most thieves (homeless or druggies), but lucky for me there aren't many "bike thieves" who do it for a living.... in my city anyhow. I still have paranoia at times as well, lol.

[@sjbartnikowski]

I live in the bay area. I see posts weekly to look out for a buddy's stolen bike. Feeds the brain-crazies.

[@jpoodle]

I take my front wheel with me anyhow, the fear is still there, lol. But I would imagine it would be much more difficult to take a bike with only one wheel (with the other locked with the U-Lock as in the video), lol.

[@investertiger3777]

I carry my wheels with me all the time and even when I am taking a poop. Makes a good weapon to.

[@fredericopereira6444]

lol true

[@MetalGear0987]

the safest way is to get a bike that is so shitty no one else wants it either.

[@KazakhToon]

For a scally that's looking to wheelie it through town and drop it in the river, this isn't usually much of a deterrent

[@LloydLynx]

My bike is covered in rust and ducktape residue and is made out of dumpster parts. I plan on getting a chain lock.

[@The01t]

Na, chavs would still steal it just because they fancy a ride

[@TheMovieTrailers2U]

I dont wipe down my bike to make it unattractive to look at

[@The01t]

There's sticker's you can buy that say things like 'Warning this bike has gps' etc but I'm not sure that would work.

[@HensaStralem]

The moral of the story: carry 5 pounds worth of locks and chains with you at all times, become proficient at partially disassembling your ride on a daily basis, and get used to hauling seats, wheels, and other accessories on your person. Ugh.

[@zachmiller9175]

Personally I think it's better to just leave any bike worth more than a few hundred at home if you're going to be leaving it out of your sight for more than about 30 seconds. Get a cheap old roughed up commuter or hardtail mountain bike and use that with a plain looking lock. Basically use a bike that looks as unappealing and worthless as possible if youre going somewhere you need to lock it up

[@saintjabroni]

lol!

[@gytisdramblewolfskis8521]

get a plastic foldable bike :), carry it with you

[@JeremyHolovacs]

The real moral of the story: people suck.

[@itssinkingin]

Sadly unless you park your ride in a bike cage (maybe even then from other cyclists) multiple locks and taking off the seat/etc. makes your bike that less attractive.

[@ricknicholson5894]

Had to laugh at the comment about locking your bike up close to a police station. My Canadian son - a cop - locked his bike up at the bike compound at his local police station - it was stolen. That's right, some one actually stole a bike locked up at the police station.

[@Xighor]

Got me thinking in the UK you could try putting some yellow and blue strips to make it look like a police bike than no one will steal it than (be careful to have police stickers since probably impersonating a police officer) It will still probably get stolen by crackheads 😂

[@gripplepete]

Ha, I once had to hotwire my pick up in front of a major police station here in Australia. I was sweating bullets and would've looked dodgy AF with the door open and half hanging out of the car.. maybe they were too busy out looking for cyclists not wearing helmets?!

[@joshuadxlee]

Peter Webster I can imagine your plight 😂😅

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

I've just bought the strips!!!!!! Hey The Hunter...cracking comment...i'm still laughing at it!!..nice one.

[@circularsky]

Good for them!

[@-Bonobo-]

gcn is the kinda channel which you can just watch all day

[@henbangaming]

SaltKing98 agreed

[@dankemp519]

Agreed

[@markgilder7757]

SaltKing98 I like this channel, as the vids are 4 to 5.minutes long with just enough information. I think the team have got it just right.

[@KandiKlover]

While Cycling. Phone holder for the handlebars and a nice bluetooth speaker.

[@ash7403]

How did you know!

[@Mick_T63]

You should be careful when locking your bike to railings, they are made out of cast iron and can be broken by a hammer. This has happened a few times here in Brighton.

[@gcn]

That is a genuinely excellent tip. Thanks!

[@bludgerabled]

+CyclistMick Also, many homes with iron railings out front have signs saying that bikes locked to them will be removed so there's that.

[@ByronCawston]

ayyyyy brighton

[@RikWilliams]

*which is the main reason iron railings have the "no lock" signs.

[@tomdarrington]

I wrote "I'm a massive twat" on both sides of my bike. No-one has stolen it yet and white van drivers need to be more creative with their insults.

[@JH-fk8ow]

brilliant

[@scarlet1467]

Major MajorMajor I

[@alistairdeavin]

Major MajorMajor v

[@kumato-foxie4546]

Oh.. My... God...

[@Dave-pp5dy]

Genius

[@bartonez123]

I'm not convinced parking in a public spot will deter thieves too much. I once had to break into my own car (because I locked the keys in it...) and not a single passerby gave me a second look as I noodled about with coathanger wire trying to pry the lock. Apparently a guy in a hoodie trying to break into a car in a very public area isn't worth of anyones attention whatsoever.

[@jonathandpg6115]

The more we live in crowded spaces the more seeing things like that is less surprising and we are more unbothered by it. If someone saw you in a smaller town it would be looked at for sure. It's the odd mix really. Usually the busier areas are just to deter thiefs going there period. They are easier to track down. Even then you should always bring your bike indoors if you are going to be there a few hours.

[@XrealtimemachinimaX]

MAN! Why can't people just work hard instead of stealing other peoples bikes for quick cash, this is getting ridiculous. I've purchased my self a near indestructible lock to keep my $700 bike safe. It's a little silly that I have to worry constantly about thieves trying to nick my bike...

[@RedfordRoberts]

+XrealtimemachinimaX no lock is nearly indestructable :/

[@XrealtimemachinimaX]

Red The Gamer Kryptonite New yorker Fughedaboutit

[@TheXDsunny]

Invest in bike insurance, doesn't cost much which leaves you with one less worry if it does get nicked.

[@lucianonarno1408]

+chris thats a very good Lock (all of kryptonite's New York series locks are awesome). I got the Kryptolock Series 2, it's a 6/10 in their security scale, not as good as the new york locks but for where I lock it up it is good enough.

[@XrealtimemachinimaX]

Luciano Narno The best security is locking it up in a good neighborhood. Bike thieves will do anything, and a good deterrent is a diligent neighborhood.

[@bradsimpson8724]

This is all good advice. Another consideration is the "outrunning the bear" theory. You don't have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun your friend. When I'm riding around, I always try and park my bike next to something that looks nicer and more expensive than mine. A lock and a public location will deter anyone who is interested in stealing a bike to ride it down the road to the pub. Parking it next to a nicer bike will probably deter the more discerning thug, looking for something fancy he can cart off to the pawn shop. Not always possible, I guess, but something to think about.

[@theF1oracle]

Brad Simpson This guy knows what it's all about

[@whosthisguythinkheis]

Brad Simpson i think most people watching these videos tend to have nicer bikes than most bikes on a rack

[@bradsimpson8724]

who'sthisguythinkheis? Some truth to that, I suppose. My daily rider isn't any too glamorous to behold, though, and there's typically a few nice-looking ones hanging around my usual haunts.

[@patwilliam543]

not gonna work for me because 95% of the bikes ridden to my school are from halfords...

[@ziggy5141]

that is absolutely genius

[@TheKimjoh560]

The truth is that your bike will never be safe. At least not outdoors. If you put too many locks on it a thief with little knowledge of bikes will soon figure out its extremely valuable and go to great lenghts to steal it, possibly damaging the bike in the process. If the thief has some bike knowledge he will just steal your groupset, saddle, handlebars pedals etc. Do yourself a favor and buy a cheap bike that you can afford to lose and lock it properly if you need to lock it on the streets. Riding a carbon racer to town while carrying that bikes weight in chains and locks just to keep it (relatively) safe kind of defeats the purpose of a super light carbon racer.

[@nshire]

I have a nice bike that I leave mud and grime on to deter thieves.

[@thatwolffe3802]

nealshireman thatsa good tip, along with putting duct tape on the saddle, they will think the saddle is ruined/broken and not want to steal it.

[@Stepjer75]

TheKimjoh560 It is good advice, although it spoils the point of buying a nice bike in the process.

[@TheKimjoh560]

Stephen Tuthill You think so? Well "nice bike" is not much of a description. I like most bikes, afterall. Especially old bikes. But if were talking new expensive sports bicycles then NOT leaving them locked outdoors in a secluded area (where a thief could disassemble or steal the bike without being bothered) shouldnt take away much from the experience. Riding such bikes around town with a big bag of locks is no way to do them justice.

[@JaseVO88]

It becomes a challenge for thieves.

[@BicycleStuff]

Far more convenient than adding a cable lock for the wheels is to just replace the quick release axles with locking skewers. There are also special wheel locks for bikes having bolt on wheels. Also, having the seat always locked to the frame of the bike using a bicycle chain or cable lock is a worthwhile deterrent. Thieves do steal seats, believe me.

[@rosscads]

If using your bike for regular commuting it may be an idea to keep a heavy lock at your destination. Kryptonite's New York Fahgettaboudit lock gives me the most confidence, but you wouldn't want it in your jersey pocket!

[@batfan1939]

I have that lock, and just wrap it around the frame when riding around. The horizontal part between the seat and the handlebars. Same with my U lock.

[@CUNDUNDO]

I am a regular commuter and for the past two years I have been using my Kryptonite's New York Fahgettaboudit lock around the neck it has been like a good neck workout my neck now is as thick as Mike tyson`s neck

[@BerraLJ]

Some of those locks looks like they weigh more then some of the more pro bikes :)

[@jonnybarghy]

Interesting that us cyclists spend so much on getting the lightest bike, but the lighter (and more expensive) the bike, the heavier the lock. This has led me to the conclusion that every bike ends up weighing about the same! Cheaper heavier bike = lighter lock. Is anyone aware of any genuine way of still saving weight whilst offering good protection? Are there any really good bike locks that are relatively lightweight?

[@alantaylor6691]

You're going to have to pay about 250 USD for a reasonably pick-proof lock, such as Abus 37/80 or Abus 37RK/80. The latter is really impossible for all but the best locksmiths to pick, and even then it would take a bit of time. Those locks are just over 2 lbs in weight. Then use a 14mm high quality chain as that can't be reasonably grinded through in less than a few minutes. Such a chain will cost another 250 USD on top of the lock. If you've got an expensive bike and are serious about it being thief proof, that's what's required. All the bike locks in this video can be picked or racked in seconds by an amateur picker, you've got these U-locks they tell you are hard to grind through and people think yay, but then the lock itself can be picked or racked by a bum. Use that lock and chain to lock the rear wheel and seattube to a solid post, then secure your front wheel to your downtube with something less expensive as you're just securing your front wheel there. Your front wheel will be secured so that it can't be taken away from the frame. It only needs to be a very short chain, enough to go around your rim and downtube at the shortest route. Just a short-ass thick chain or even a U-lock might suffice, depending on how expensive your front wheel is.

[@thatwolffe3802]

You can also put a small cable lock through the bars under the saddle to keep it secure

[@wa4ajza4r]

To maximize security to your bike parts. You can put ball bearings into the hex key inserts with hotglue or heavy grease.

[@Movanoseeker]

Consider getting an alarm padlock. £10 110 db alarm great to use with a chain or to put on the seat bars if it is a quite release

[@CycloMantis]

I've read it's a good idea to use both a cable lock and a U-lock together. The theory being each type requires a different type of tool to break and your average bike thief carries the tools to break one type of lock or the other, not both. If you use the bike to commute to work and can't store it indoors consider leaving the u-lock attached to the rack or whatever you lock your bike to when you leave to save some weight.

[@shazkhan5392]

If you are going to take your saddle with you, why not just take the whole bike with you. Better still, take the wheels out along with the saddle.

[@saintjabroni]

lol

[@ChrisPBacon-jl7oc]

Shaz khan dont forget to take your handlebars and your pedals too

[@obiwankenobi661]

well, i mean at that point youve exposed the cogset and chain rings along with the chain - better take those with you as well

[@Zhak7]

You can unlock the front wheel and U-lock it along with the black wheel. Eventually you'll get tired doing that everyday but if you're concerned that helps.

[@dimsim8331]

Glue a ball bearing into the Allen key hole for the seat or whatever could help

[@willtrking]

Good thing to remember is if you lock your bike to a stop sign which is simply bolted to a receiver, and not actually buried in concrete, many thieves will unbolt the sign and slide your lock off. Happens here in SF anyway

[@nextelracer48]

Good to see the bike-locking knowledge grow with the help of GCN. The idea of locking the extension cable is a good one. I usually like to loop my extension cable around my front wheel and then loop the cable in through itself, making it easy to lock the other loop to the d-lock and thus not requiring a second lock. It works just as well and saves some weight. As far as saddles and seat posts go, I have seen online that there are locking/anchoring cables specifically made to keep these precious pieces out of any thieving hands.

[@richard8241]

I've dropped a little solder into all the allen bolts.. It will stop your bike being stripped. You don't need to adjust anything while you're out. When you get your bike set it up and have done with it. If anything you'll just need to fix a flat tyre when out. Spanner's not needed. Any major work is done at home where you can simply reheat the small solder beads. And lock your bike to something in front of a shop window. And either change quick release or better still lock the front to the back wheel.

[@declanfaughey8471]

My top tip is many multistory car parks now have bicycle parking bays with security guards on shift which offer free parking for your bicycle for up to 48 hours. You can find which ones offers this online.

[@29203811919]

just wanted to express my take on this. I understand the logic for getting a shitty bike if you'll constantly be gone for more than a couple minutes, but that's like saying always get a crappy car to deter criminals. I personally have a fairly nice bike worth close to $1000 US Dollars and I refuse to let it sit at home just because of the chance a thief might take it. instead of getting crappy bikes I think bike companies should start implementing better securities (no quick release anything, micro gps) and cities should start doing more to promote bike usage (storages, heftier fines for bike thiefs)

[@TheNova013]

drzsL I couldn't agree more. What's the point of buying something appealing if it's going to sit home gathering dust

[@russellbaker4256]

I've just realised that my 1987 Mercs 190e deters criminals. My early 90's Dawes Linear 531 with no Dura Ace or QR probably needs a tracker though

[@KandiKlover]

GPS won't make a difference. Apple devices have those and police routinely refuse to do anything, also those are additional accessories and your own responsibility, no the manufacturers but you are right though. It's easy to get non-common types of screws even proprietary ones (better than common security heads) that are hard to remove or don't remove at all. Lot's of people with decent roadbikes do that all the time.

[@captainthrall]

"if you've got a drug addict looking for his next hit of EPO" bwahahahahahah

[@GirlAndStarlighters]

captainthrall I hated that remark. Why even make the comparison

[@denniswazowski3597]

@@GirlAndStarlighters it was pretty bizarre considering the tone of the rest of the video. lmao

[@How.Dare.You.]

British humor 🤣

[@vd853]

If they don't cut off their fingers first.

[@circularsky]

Honestly, that drug dealer probably deserves a hit more than this posh twat deserves his bike.

[@dho]

I recommend buying multiple locks. Bring the appropriate lock with you--a light one, or two heavy ones depending on where you'll be. My wheelset has decent resale value so when I'm in the city, I use chain lock from rear wheel to frame, and U lock from front wheel to frame, with cable extension to loop around the saddle. That still leaves the handlebars exposed, but I don't mind much.

[@WoWTrygin]

I once had my MTB left out during a new year's eve, and some clown(s) came by and punctured the entire lot of bikes. Around a hundred bikes or so. But rather than just puncturing my bike, they stole all my quick-releases (saddle and both wheels). They however put my saddle back. So I needed a new inner tube, a tire and three quick-releases, resulting in an annoying £90 bill.

[@zimzumus]

So where are you storing this U lock, extender, and padlock while riding?

[@stylage]

The worst is when someone puts their lock on your bike.

[@G1NZOU]

If someone does that you're well within your right's to cut their lock off, or phone the police.

[@gytisdramblewolfskis8521]

what if you don't have proof it's you bike? you cut off their lock, look like you are the thief, and since you are no pro someone will see you and call cops.

[@skills9944]

thats why you call the police before cutting the lock

[@EditioCastigata]

Interestingly this (cutting off someone else's lock off your bike) is illegal in Germany because it's still damaging someone's property.

[@hipmotion]

@gytis dramblewolfskis and then the police come rushing to the scene presumably?? yeah right. they might show up that day, maybe..

[@computerscienceandtech.5499]

Be careful with those D-locks. I had one once, and the mechanism to unlock it broke. The key no longer worked. The police couldn't even get it off for me. The fire department had to come down with one of their hydraulic cutters to get it off.

[@KandiKlover]

That's the point. Don't be careful, just keep using them because those intances are one off and rare. The Fuhgedaboutit ulock is one of the best.

[@CUNDUNDO]

That`s why I love so much the fire department !

[@henryrogers5500]

Portable angle grinder.

[@LordLares7]

If you work at an office and you commute by bike but you're afraid of somebody stealing it even if it's locked somewhere on the street try asking the security/doorman if there is any placy for you to leave your bike in.

[@dewiowen3010]

Had three bikes stolen one had a Kriptonite lock that was in a busy high street. If the police took bike theft as seriously as car theft it would help. My advice use a scruffy looking bike with a D lock for urban cycling and keep your good road bike for weekend and pleasure rides in the country where the thieves tend not to operate. Don't allow them(the thieves) to steal your enjoyment of cycling

[@markusaurelious1150]

Dewi Owen I had a bike stolen from outside a newly built camered up train/bus station. Police didn't give to fucks, nor did the staff inside. I've had a Claud Butler racer and a Saracen MTB stolen in just 4 years. I catch anyone so much as giving my new Trek a shifty look I'll castrate them. You're right though, Keep your baby safe and secure at home, use a cheap reliable bike for your commute. If it's being long up for long periods of time, someone is bound to have a crack at it eventually.

[@Radchenister]

Oscar nomination in order at 2:40 !

[@jakegarrett8109]

What about the weight of those locks? If you spend $1000 more to get a lightweight carbon bike, but you have to buy a 5-7 lb bike lock because its more likely to get stolen, shouldn't you get a cheaper aluminum bike, and a 2 lb lock? Then if it does get stolen, it also doesn't cost so much... Also, for people that think a chain or U-lock will be able to stop someone for over 2 minutes, they are day dreaming. If your doing this in an alley, but need to be quite, you just wear a backpack with a oxyacetylene torch and run the hose through your shirt sleeve. That will slice/burn right through anything in about a minute, and much faster for small locks. Its very quite, and for me anyways, I'm always yanking seats, tires, handlebars, and all sorts of stuff off my bikes. Nobody ever questioned me about it, and yes I would use a grinder on some of them, all while they were locked. At least in America, we feel that if it doesn't directly affect us, its none of our business, its a pretty dumb idea. For those that wonder why I was using a grinder, some of my bikes have engines. Unfortunately I'm -1 since a couple weeks ago when it got stolen, thankfully it was a garbage China kit engine style, and it wasn't one of my other bikes that takes close to 90 hours to build, so I was pretty thankful they stole that one. It only takes an hour to assemble a new one. The worst part is I had a really nice comfy seat with massive springs for handling the roads around here, and they don't make that seat anymore. Oh humanity, it takes that .1% to spoil everything, otherwise we wouldn't need to lock them at all.

[@malcolmx1155]

That would make too much sense sir.

[@bluckq]

I need to see some videos of these 90+ motor bikes :)

[@jakegarrett8109]

bluckingblucker You want a time lapse of 90+ hours? That would take like, 90 hours to film... I'm at college right now so I won't have time to make another one for a while. If your referring to speed, they are legally limited to 35 mph (so my newest one goes 33 mph, lots of acceleration though from a 50cc chainsaw engine @ over 9,000 rpm) without requiring a tag or insurance, which is a major plus since it won't cost $200 a year to tag and insure, and the only cost is repair and fuel, so pretty much nothing. A $20 bill should get you through the year if your not jumping things off-road and breaking things, but that's always fun to do to!

[@bluckq]

Haha not a tutorial just like a video of the way the bike you spend 90+ hours on. I have 3 motorized bicycles but I always enjoy seeing other people's builds. Especially if they have spent a good deal of time on it. Yeah motorized bicycles are the cheapest form of transportation(cheaper than actually pedaling long distances I believe).

[@alejandrogonzalezlopez5883]

Got myself a U lock that cost me 25% of my bike (yeh, pretty inexpensive bike I know) but everyone who has seen me lock it & then take the quick release saddle off it has said "Yeah, thieves will just skip yours up" lol >One Love< -A

[@RWBHere]

No commercial lock is secure, if a thief really wants the protected property. Your aim should be to make the bike a less easy target than the next bike. That's all you can do. Theives will even steal any removable part, such as wheels, seat, gears, chain, bars, etc. I knew someone who used three different good quality locks on his bike. When he returned, the locks were attached to the anchor points, and locked, but the bike was gone, never to be seen again, even though his postcode was marked on the frame.

[@mfpleite]

"...a drug addict. He want's his next hit o EPO"... completely cracked me! :D

[@joshdelacruz73]

In the Philippines, thieves here has gone too far and they have special cutters to cut through d-locks and bikechains, so what i do is that when i am going to eat or have tea on my favorite store i would simply ask politely if they can let my bike in (customer's right ;) ) and of course let us not worry about thieves just trying to get your bike while your inside an establishment we need to worry about thieves and bullies that would charge at you and steal your bike so when this comes atleast you have some pepper spray or a flashlight with a stun gun and they are pretty good and handy.

[@georgegoddard2267]

Worth doing a quick check of a bike railing before using it - I've heard reports here in Bristol of sections being cut out of railings then covered with tape or something, and multiple bikes being nicked.

[@irlrp]

on my commuting bike i had a little cable lock just to secure the saddle to the frame that i could leave on all the time...

[@darrenmichie4939]

very new to biking trying to get fitness up.everthing I seem to do is wrong ,but don't want to be like all the gear no etc etc.so I am very slowly learning about tips and hints.

[@SilverShamrock71]

Some good general tips, although that D lock will last about 10 seconds against an angle grinder (I use a Litelok X1) and the cable will last about as long against wire cutters (I am looking at Pitlock skewers to replace my QRs)

[@hotdoghokage]

Love it. Can't beat the second padlock idea. Definitely going to be doing that from now on. Thanks.

[@TreyMMA]

Some people commute to work 10-20miles and up to 40 miles round-trip. Some do it simply because they love it, some do it because they are training for a TT, Triathlon, or a race of some sort. I'm considering buying a Cervelo S5 used for an amazing deal, but I would use it for commuting and city riding from time to time and one of the biggest concerns when considering buying it is that it's so nice, I'll constantly fear someone is going to lift it and I'll be riding around with 2-3 locks paranoid. I wish society was more accommodating for cyclists.

[@juniorsanchez7408]

this is why we cant have nice things D;

[@tomer4566]

One possibility is to leave some locks at work and at home then you don't need to carry them on your commute. Easy enough to carry them with you if you're going somewhere else

[@Juliapak]

I'm a bike courier who rides around on a Felt f65X as my main commuter (I also have a mtn bike, but it's no less expensive-opus avro 2). I wish the police would take bike theft more seriously.

[@retroonhisbikes]

Zefal locking quick release skewers. cable attached to frame and seat, as well as heavy cable attached to wheels and D lock. Never park it for long anyway

[@Turk3YbAstEr]

I've taken my front wheel off (and placing a rag under the fork), placed it next to my rear wheel, then used a heavy chain lock to keep both wheels attached to the frame and a secure object. Never had my bike stolen yet, though it can suck trying to get that front wheel back in the disc caliper when it's 20 degrees Fahrenheit out.

[@markgilder7757]

With the increase and cheapness of portable power tools like a 4 1/2 inch grinder, locking a bike is useless. For example I lost my key to unlock it, phoned my mate who rode over with his angle grinder cut the lock in less than 30 seconds. If your bikes expensive, DON’T LEAVE IT UNATTENDED.

[@JayWelton92]

Of course a professional can get through the majority of locks with heavy duty tools, the whole point is to buy time. Personally I use 2 different types of lock (which will require different types of tools) for the frame and both tyres, as well as a cable from 1 lock to the saddle. The best protection you can get is bike insurance, just in case someone is willing to spend more than 10 seconds to steal your bike (which most opportunists aren't)

[@TheRichardSilver]

These are all valid points, I have an expensive bike however I really can't strip my whole back every time I need to stop somewhere. That's crazy talk.. I wish there was a better, quicker way..

[@69AJS]

Thanks for the informed and educated video.

[@exgenica]

On a lot of those short metal fences like the one at about 03.25, you want to be sure to lock the bike to the LONG continuous rails. If the "long" rails are made of short lengths of rail tack-welded together, don't use it. Many of these kinds of fences are made using single tack-welds that can be broken with a single strike with a household hammer or handy brick or stone. That applies to all the short vertical posts of this kind of fence as well...most likely attached to the "long rail" with single tack-welds. Not very secure. If you're going to use a fence like this, make sure the welds are long and surround at least 2 sides of the square post or if round posts the weld should reinforce the weld with a bead covering at least a good third of the circumference of the post. Also watch out for fence kits that are simply bolted together by the homeowner. Sold in economy big box stores or found online they can be disassembled in less than a minute and your lock just slips over the now unsecured end of the post(s). And in yet other designs, the fence is made of quite light short sections simply staked into the earth. Perhaps 1 meter long the thief simply pulls the 1m fence section out of the ground and takes it with the bike.

[@jakebackus8664]

Don't even consider leaving a "nice" bike locked up for any length of time -any part or all of it can be stolen. For commuting get a "town bike" (at the extreme end referred to in University towns as a bicycle shaped object;-) And it has to be a D-lock or better. One local university gets about one bike stolen per week, but in the last five years only one was with a D-lock. This advice from the UK's bike theft capital per head of population!

[@JusDesireable]

Recently brought a bike for my nephew we got the 2 ulocks and chain, but also removed the quick release for the wheels to a hex and got a cheap sensor (very loud) alarm from Amazon. But even with all that someone tried to nick the bike! Luckily the audience the alarm attracted made them abandon the idea but even that was a good minute or two later. Story - your gear is never gonna be theft proof just enough to irritate them to abandon or not try

[@captaindickson1879]

This video has helped me. Thanks for taking out your time to make this video.Love from South Africa, Cape Town.

[@matthewbarnard461]

Good idea about the wheels! I use one of those coiled up combination locks (not mentioned in the video) that I could put both back, front, and frame through. Only downside being weight.

[@thatwolffe3802]

Matthew Barnard Be careful with combination locks, they have a fault where as you don't need the combination to undo them, you just rotate the combination and pull, the lock gets loser when its on the correct number, to a passerby it would look like the thief is the owner of the bike just unlocking the bike.

[@brendonnoble3296]

I try to use two different types of lock which require two different types of tool to break. For instance a metal saw like the angle grinder can get through a D lock in seconds but can get messed up cutting a cable. a cable cutter will breeze through a cable but not a D lock. Even fitting a cloth sleeve (old glove, nylons, sock etc) over the D will require atleast a knife to cut it off before attacking with the angle grinder.

[@bowhunter2751]

I personally use 2 u-locks...one for the frame and rear wheel and one for the front wheel (I have a long suspension travel front fork, so the u-lock is not capable of locking the frame and front wheel). I take accessories off, including the seat post and toss them in my backpack. I live in a relatively high bike theft area and have never had an issue. When possible, I take the bike inside with me, luckily this area is also cyclist friendly (btw, Walmart seems to have no issue with you riding your bike in their store...Redding, CA. Be respectful, drop your post and walk/ride, not pedal). When I am unable to lock the front independently, I take it off and lock it with the rear wheel/frame. The few moments it takes to do this is worth it to me...$1500 bike vs 30 seconds...no contest. Happy biking!

[@st8kout961]

If you lock your bike to a short post as at 2:40 then you should not be allowed to leave your house without adult supervision.

[@SamPRPerry]

I personally brought a £250 btwin triban 3 from decathlon for the commute. Great value road bike and a bit more replaceable than a 10 grand tt bike!

[@willthomas113]

Bath is looking lovely! Great tips never thought about how easy to take my saddle could be!

[@johnnyzhou9741]

One method I used to potentially protected my expensive saddle and seatpost is to use another lock extension and loop it around the saddle rails.

[@gottenwheel14]

I use a heavyweight heavy duty steel d lock that requires a special designed key to open it the best method I know is to lock the frame and back wheel to the bike rack post take off your front wheel and seat post if its quick release and take off all accessories then no1 will touch or the secon method take a cheap backup bike for shopping and lock up the same way and you will have no problems but my recommendation is to buy a lock withvthe solid secure logo on it and insure your bike for £3 a month like I do under pin finance

[@WhirlOmar]

Like they have bike rentals in cities. Cities should create and provide large racks that are completly secured and monitored. A way to slide your bike into place where it's impossible to theifs to steal and with added measure of security video surveillance.

[@darrenmichie4939]

good one with the bike hat.also what about the weight issue when carrying lock.bought A u lock 25quid but it's like having an anchor on me.

[@computerscienceandtech.5499]

Use it to lock your bike under the lake. No one will steal it then.

[@darrenmichie4939]

Hehe

[@nathanvanthof866]

What does putting the extension through the D-lock add? If you want to steal the front wheel you still only break the lock extension. If you want to steal the bike you'll have to break both locks.

[@Jstroman221]

We need secure housing for bikes. It should be an industry like car loots. Secure locations with attendants and video surveillance.

[@bananarama9347]

Next hit of EPO :D

[@EeroSoralahti]

Any tips for securing your suspension fork? It comes easily off with allen keys and can be valuable enough to fetch few shots of that EPO.

[@indobleh]

If removing saddle & seatpost together mark the seatpost with a little amount of white (other) paint so you can refit easily back into preferred position Pass the EPO!

[@kalijasin]

1. Get bicycle insurance that also covers theft. 2. Get a Gps tracker and hide it somewhere on your bike. 3. Always have another bike you can use. 4. Lock your bike up next to bicycle(s) that have 1 weak lock or none at all. 5. Use 3 D/U locks.

[@CanItAlready]

I seem to recall when the quick release hit the market, bike owners would take the front wheel off and secure it alongside the real wheel and the frame to whatever the bike was secured to. When did that stop?

[@ninaonthecoast]

Very useful informations I will use this lock for sure on my bike, thanks so much!

[@JTManuel]

I use a short cable lock on my bike. I lock my bike by wrapping the cable lock through my rear wheel then over my seat tube then a secure post/bike rack/etc.

[@1456Sassy]

JT Manuel What about your front wheel? You might find it gone someday! Just saying!

[@keertanpereira3508]

Hi gcn my locked cycle was recently stolen from my basement . I have bought a new bike now , do you have any preference on anti theft GPS trackers for cycles ?

[@jimmyryan5880]

You should point out that those bike racks that only take a front wheel are useless. I see them everywhere but if you can only lock your front wheen and have quick release wheels its dead easy to rob

[@johncaplis2598]

Thanks, all good. I wish we used our bikes in the US as much as the UK does.

[@CrapTechBoy]

To save the hassle of locking your bike with many locks & keys, just put out the front wheels and lock it in with the frame, and rear wheel altogether with the D lock like at 3:23 in addition to the front wheels, be sure to get a longer D lock so it fits :)

[@reptarted5911]

Just got my first good Street bag thanks for the video this will help

[@SecurityPro2704]

The other thing I've done when locking my bike up for more than a few minutes is I remove the seat and stem and take them with me, especially if I have a backpack with me. It's pretty hard to ride a bike without a seat. When I have only had one lock with me a D-lock I've gone as far as pulling the front wheel off and locking it to the rear. People in NYC where I used to live would steal just a front wheel if they could.

[@WoodenRailwayFan1234Production]

Does it work with all kinds of bikes. Like two wheel bicycles and those adult trikes?

[@theatomic430]

Metal rains?

[@J-Eagan]

Is it better to go into the rear wheel and seat stays or the rear wheel and the seat tube? I've seen both being mentioned as very secure. But is one any better then the other?

[@akeemadesiji4230]

Can you guys do a review of the new Litelock bike lock? They say it's impossible to cut, but that sounds to good to be true

[@ninjab3an656]

Where would you put 2 locks when your riding? I find even having one while i'm riding is a pain in the ass. I can't seem to be able to put it somewhere where it will be out of the way.

[@waterbottle4782]

I use two methods when locking up my bicycle... #1 Park next to one easier to steal and #2 use a high quality u-lock in addition to a chain lock and an armored cable lock. It is secured tighter than a nun's XXXX and next to someone else bike that easier to steal I can relax knowing my bike is safe whilst I am away. xD

[@samsephton5788]

I spent 80 quid on my lock for a 750 quid bike. It’s gold rated and is brill. Only problem it’s not very flexible. Litelock

[@planetruths1373]

2:40 Give this man an Oscar!

[@andygy2011]

Early d lock's could be broken with a good lump hammer, not sure what the newer ones are like though

[@boomblab23]

In my country you can't park anywhere you want example light post or any fixed things so where am I going to park my bike?

[@azmilreza]

Great info, thanks a lot! Could you tell me what padlock you're using for the lock extension?

[@YoanPratamaPutra]

Where should I put the lock while riding the bike? In example, the U-lock.

[@formulafoxMusic]

lol I once saw a old walking outside of a court house only to find that his bicycle parts where stolen, the only thing left was the frame chained to the post. as if piranhas attacked his bike. what surprised me was that it was in front of the Beverly Hills courthouse. so sad

[@thatonegayfurry4177]

I put a GPS tracker in my frame use 3 cable locks one through the front wheel to the frame other from the front wheel to the frame and from the frame to something

[@bbygurlatrice2010]

i like the end part that was very smart and i had never thought of that, thanks!

[@shrooman768]

Especially useful for lads residing in London.

[@WimmerJurgen]

can write a song about it... just moved to another city and bought a new road bike (after saving some decent money to invest...) - had ut for 4 days before it got nipped :-( no insurance, no replacement... got a new one because I need it to commuteto work and now I pay monthly installments :-( lucky that I have a bike again

[@Jaburu]

I take the frontwheel off and put it on the side of the backwheel. than you can lock both wheels and frame with 1 U-lock

[@robertsmith5323]

thank you.

[@jayMbodybuilding]

In Vancouver Canada, there are full time bike thieves and it doesn't really matter what lock you use or how many you use; if your bike is worth alot, they will steal it, no matter where it is or how secure you feel it is. I'm not sure the actual stat, but at least 5 "stolen bike" ads go up on used sites daily. I know people who used the best/biggest chain locks on the market along with U locks for the front and rear tires and still had their bike stolen.

[@YourNickIsTaken]

What about GPS trackers? if you tell the police, that your bike is stolen, but you know the coordinates, will they help you?

[@coolamazon123]

Yeah Vancouver is a mess for bike theft. That's the only reason thats keeping me away from buying an expensive bike