[Mruiz43]

I have no idea what type of lock to purchase yet how to lock my bike properly when I arrive somewhere can someone please help me out with inexpenxive ideas?8)

 

[Felix]

Topic moved to Questions and Answers... How To's are for publishing instructional threads.

Felix

 

[BlackBoar]

I don't use an external lock often, but when I do I have a Master Lock Python Cable Lock. Here's a link with pictures:

[url]http://www.allpadlocks.com/ez-catalog/X380790/127?gclid=CM_3j7XcmqgCFcW8Kgod72olIw[/URL]

It's not some super-high-test-surgical-alloy-that-fell-from-space-and-is-stronger-than-kryptonite kind of lock. However, it adjusts to any length along the cable, it has some high visibilty and looks kinda cool, and it is light and compact for when you travel. You can use it to lock a wheel to the frame or lock your bike to a fixed object if you can park close to one. And, not too expensive.

 

[Felix]

I've seen some people just use a simple padlock through the holes in the brake caliper... more of a deterrent then anything. Just remember to take it off before riding off

Felix

 

[Ediot]

I use one of these. It will lock and also comes with an alarm. Locks onto your disc and is very sensitive if anyone tries to move your bike.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Oxford-Screamer-Alarm-Disc-Lock.html

It's not the loudest of alarms but loud enough for people to turn their heads/ scare off thieves.

Just dont forget to take it off before riding.

 

[Felix]

You can get those springy leashes that attach to the alarm and to you handle bars, so you remember to take it off...

Reminders

Felix

 

[spooph]

Disc locks work nice - but lots of people tend to forget them.... A long neck padlock could fit over just about any brake rotor. A regular chain or cable and padlock would also work. I've seen front brake lever lock, that holds the front brake and the cable then attaches to like a bike rack, or sign post. What it comes down to, is that it's just a deterrent. How intense are the thieves in your area? any system can be beaten. Tell us how safe you want the bike and we can probably find what you're looking for.

Edit: The best security of all is insurance against theft...

 

[Felix]

Essentially, if they want the bike that bad, they'll take it... so yeah like Spooph said, insurance...

Short of that, most theft of low/mid end products comes from opportunity, so you place a deterrent on the bike and you may have cut a large number of criminals out.

Felix

 

[Mruiz43]

I would like the bike to be safe when i travel and leave it outside in unknown areas especially from crooked tow company in Chicago il

 

[Felix]

Oxford Screamer Alarm Disc Lock is your tool then...

And lowjacking

Felix

 

[spooph]

and a camera to prove where you've parked it, and the coppas on speed dial.... One of those remote alert alarm systems would be cool, but not sure how you could fit one on a bike...

 

[Mruiz43]

Is it an expensive type of item?

 

[spooph]

I was referring to something like this:

Remote Car Starters - Vehicle Specific Systems - Car Alarms - Keyless Entry - 2-Way Car Alarm Remote Starter

I don't know much about them, so you're gonna have to do your own leg work, but would probably be best for what you want. They're about $270.