If you’ll be leaving your bike alone in crowded towns, then it might be a good idea to invest in security rated lightweight bicycle locks. Otherwise, use your knuckles!
meat_sweats_2000 on
I’ve had 2 of these cable locks cut off my bike in 15 seconds in broad daylight. So go lighter as it would be the same extremely minor deterrent – but would deter someone without the tools, or go a different style that would actually deter a bike thief
crevasse2 on
There are just some things you can’t do while touring on a bike. Number 1 is leave bike unattended for more than a few minutes in larger cities. You can’t leave it on the street to go into a museum or a 5 course dinner. If you want to do these things, get a room for the night and leave your bike in the room. All other times keep it in sight. I just bought a 2 foot cable lock with built in combo from Harbor freight for quick store runs and such. Sometimes I’ll even bring the bike into a store if where the carts are stored. Don’t ask, just do.
switchingcreative on
Ditch the cable lock. They’re terrible. I carry a small Abus chain lock.
SpacecraftBathtub on
I have see cycling riding the globe with ultra light everything. Except for their locks. Some take heavy u lock kryptonite locks with them.
Me: I don’t botter too much. I have a wire like you have with an Abus combination lock. That way I won’t need to care about keys while keeping the weight as low as possible.
The best prevention is a good parking spot. No matter the size of you lock. A bad parking place gives tieves time to cut it. The best prevention is a good place to park your bike and to avoid big cities in general.
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Are you worried the bears will steal your bike?
You pack your fears. I think it’s overkill to bring a lock that big, but you’ll figure out whether you needed it or not on your tour.
I mean, this really depends on where you are. My bike was stolen within minutes using this type of lock, because it’s only a minor deterrent.
Where are you going? It’s probably overkill for three months on the Silk Road, but appropriate for a 3 month tour in the US
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If you’ll be leaving your bike alone in crowded towns, then it might be a good idea to invest in security rated lightweight bicycle locks. Otherwise, use your knuckles!
I’ve had 2 of these cable locks cut off my bike in 15 seconds in broad daylight. So go lighter as it would be the same extremely minor deterrent – but would deter someone without the tools, or go a different style that would actually deter a bike thief
There are just some things you can’t do while touring on a bike. Number 1 is leave bike unattended for more than a few minutes in larger cities. You can’t leave it on the street to go into a museum or a 5 course dinner. If you want to do these things, get a room for the night and leave your bike in the room. All other times keep it in sight. I just bought a 2 foot cable lock with built in combo from Harbor freight for quick store runs and such. Sometimes I’ll even bring the bike into a store if where the carts are stored. Don’t ask, just do.
Ditch the cable lock. They’re terrible. I carry a small Abus chain lock.
I have see cycling riding the globe with ultra light everything. Except for their locks. Some take heavy u lock kryptonite locks with them.
Me: I don’t botter too much. I have a wire like you have with an Abus combination lock. That way I won’t need to care about keys while keeping the weight as low as possible.
The best prevention is a good parking spot. No matter the size of you lock. A bad parking place gives tieves time to cut it. The best prevention is a good place to park your bike and to avoid big cities in general.