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    How to Effectively Lock Your Bike | Sheldon Brown Method



    0:00 Introduction
    0:07 Where to Place U-Lock
    0:14 Why The Rear Triangle
    0:27 How it Stops Prying Attacks
    0:33 Front Wheel Locking Safety
    0:37 Sheldon Brown Downsides

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    1. John Herbst on

      Agree on skewers if you can swing it. My e-bike isn't super skewer-friendly, so I usually use multiple locks (one u-lock, and one chain). And I take the seat off. And I have a cafe lock. And I take the battery out. HA!

      If you haven't seen the Hiplok D1000, it looks SICK. When it comes out, they're saying $300, but better than anything else out there. I only wish I could use my Abus Plus keys with it.

    3. TheAnonyy on

      Lock it using rear seat stays (rear triangle) then you have the frame locked with the wheel spokes. I have bolts in my wheels anyway, I've had people look at mine but walk away, there appeared to have had a go but I still have my bike today thank goodness

    5. Alexandre Bouvier on

      Best way to use a Mini U-Lock.

      Downside : few bike racks are not designed for this purpose and need a larger U-Lock (toast rack for example).

      But I really like this method combined to a special screw for the front wheel and the handlebar. Lightweight, small footprint in your bag and really effective.

      If you are in a really high crime area (a college campus for example), then a second u-lock or a good chain is not a bad idea.

    8. JackCirca on

      Hi there, I have two questions. Why not also lock the frame in with the tire in the back triangle? Also how can I incorporate a cable with this lock to protect my front wheel?

    13. ro63rto on

      Best way is with either of the grinder resistant d-locks by hiplok or litelok. If you've got an expensive E-Bike, buy two. One for the rear wheel and frame and one for the front wheel.

    14. Bryan Penaloza on

      I have an ebike so when I clock in for work or anywhere in general I lock both wheels deflate the tiers take and take the seat with me I know it's a lot but better safe than sorry

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