Hi there! I’m looking for some advice on how best to secure my bike to a hook in the ground in front of my flat. This is what I’ve managed so far – what do you think?
This will be the primary location for my bike during summer months. I live in London and have had multiple bikes stolen before so hoping this will be relatively safe? Will also have a cover over it to make it less visible.
by scarletcurls85
3 Comments
Depends mostly on how well the hook is anchored in the ground and how much time someone has to cut it or the chain lock – a similar looking Kryptonite lock held up for about a minute against a battery powered angle grinder: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqK3Dm6DMII](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqK3Dm6DMII)
As it stands the chain only secures the frame to the ground, and the u-lock secures the rear wheel, leaving the front wheel to a thin strand of metal. You should instead loop the chain around the rear wheel and frame, then secure the front wheel to the frame with the u-lock.
i would lock the saddle too with the long hoop and rear wheel