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.
Get a motion sensor that screams if someone tries to move it.
In all seriousness, I’ve just generally tried to keep trips short and keep my bike in areas where I can see it through the window. If I’m going to one place and staying there for several hours (like a movie), I’ll carpool with friends or take the bus. Taking it to work or school, I’ll discuss the safest and most out-of-the-way place to keep it with maintenance and custodial staff. Knowing that the security guard walks by the bike racks is pretty fair peace of mind. But if I can keep my bike in the break room or a storage closet, so much the better.
As in the way of Miyagi-do, the best block is “No be there.”
I want to get about on my bike as much as possible. So I want to reduce the number of reasons not to go. Good lock. Quick to lock up. Good lights. Cheapish bike. Insurance. I value the feeling of freedom to go everywhere in the city. Motion sensor I hadn’t thought about. I’ll take a look thanks.
I feel you there, my bike is my baby. I’ve been lucky that for the past several years, I’ve only lost a wheel or a headlight, and never my whole bike.