I have 2 U Locks. Is this ok ? Here is some more I would add, if you must keep it locked outside, don't leave it locked outside for too long.saintsfan342000 said:The moral of the story: if you have a good road or mountain bike, don't keep it locked up outside, and if you absolutely must, use a U-lock AND a cable lock at the same time.
I've nabbed a bike theif before.rvijay07 said:I have 2 U Locks. Is this ok ? Here is some more I would add, if you must keep it locked outside, don't leave it locked outside for too long.
A related question: If one is really touring with his touring road bike and is going far, maybe even a few days trip, how can one avoid locking his bike outside ?
Thanks.
Vijay
Very neat suggestion indeed. Every little bit helps for sure. Here local Police give a tool to engrave bicycles with.kdelong said:Besides the normal precautions, I was taught to make stickers saying "This bike is stolen. Contact the police and (my name and phone number)." Put one of these stickers on the steerer tube inside the headset. Hopefully the theif or "new owner" will not be tech savvy and take the bike to a bike shop for maintenance. Also hopefully the bike mechanic will do as the sticker asks and you get your bike back. I know that there are a lot of "Hopefully's" but every little bit helps, can't hurt!
I lost my most beloved cheap-as-chips mountain bike from a train station in 1998. It was locked up at the time and was engraved, etc. Reported it to the police, never got it back, never saw it again. Moped for months.rvijay07 said:Was your bicycle ever stolen ? Please share experience/related information. This will be a learning experience for all.
Thank You.
Vijay
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