Advice please- locks/security
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As a newbie I am in the process of buying bits of gear that I will need. Haven't got a bike yet, but looking at some this weekend so hoping to be up and cycling next week.
I want to be able to lock my bike up at local pool to enable me to do a brick session (cycle to pool, swim, cycle home).
What locks do you use/recommend that are not too heavy and will not scratch my frame and what is the most secure way of using the lock- through rear wheel and frame??
Are there any other security measures I should take?
I want to be able to lock my bike up at local pool to enable me to do a brick session (cycle to pool, swim, cycle home).
What locks do you use/recommend that are not too heavy and will not scratch my frame and what is the most secure way of using the lock- through rear wheel and frame??
Are there any other security measures I should take?
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In terms of locks, go for a D-lock, these are by far the best (barring the very expensive chains locks) and are relatively easy to carry around and act as the best deterrent. I tend to lock my bike through the down tube and front wheel and then use a bendy lock to lock the back wheel to the frame (more as a deterrent). If you are really worried, then get 2 D-locks and use them for both wheels.
£49.10 [:)] from http://www.parker-international.co.uk/6773/Kryptonite-New-York-3000-Lock-.html
[image]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/12767.jpg[/image]
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=KRYPLOCK360000000000
Only problem is I will probbly end up filling up the basket to £50 with other stuff i'll convince myself i need to get the 10% off and free P&P [:D]
Just wait until you are a 'serious' triathlete, then you can progress to buying loads of stuff you don't need. [:D]
Do not underestimate the ability of scum to nick your pride and joy. A mate of my took his new MTB to the pool for his first ride, stuck a massive 'Oxford' unbreakable chain on it (round the wheels, frame, bike stand etc) right in front of the security cameras. Guess what? [:@]
There really are little sh*t-bags out there who will go out with bolt croppers expressly to nick nice bikes. The only time my pride and joy is out of the garage it has a large angry bloke (me) sat on top of it. I wouldn't park my bike anywhere but in my locked garage or directly underneath my backside.
However the bike only goes out training with me, or to work, where it's inside, or at home where again it's inside.
If you're leaving it at the pool or gym, I'd go with the 10% of value suggestion - possibly a combination of a U lock and a cable lock, so you can lock both wheels as well as the frame.
I will run to the pool for the first couple of weeks and then see if i can ask somebody about bringing my bike inside. The last thing i want is to be in the pool worrying if the bike will still be there when i get out!