Security

[RobinHood]

I'm a novice cyclist, just wondering - why not remove a pedal (or two) to reduce chances of theft when leaving your bike parked?

 

[Mussels]

I'm a novice cyclist, just wondering - why not remove a pedal (or two) to reduce chances of theft when leaving your bike parked?

That seems like a lot of aggro, a lock is much easier and cleaner.

 

[jerrysimon]

Plus just as easy to then just wheel it away or if a Brompton pick it up and carry it away!

Regards

Jerry

 

[GaRRy]

Not the ultimate solution but never understood why bikes don't have a crank lock / and or hub locks to stop wheels turning. Or even a steering lock that locks the steering at a angle.

Simple light built in solutions.

Obviously still need a good lock to anchor to something but would make it harder to take away even if got through that.

 

[jazper53]

That seems like a lot of aggro, a lock is much easier and cleaner.

Maybe folding pedals with built in locks( if they exsist?) +normal D-lock etc may add a extra deterrent against theft.

 

[eddieo]

folding locking peddles , removing peddles etc..don't prevent the bike being thrown into the back of a van

I just remove battery and lock bike up well. my thinking being an e bike without keys, battery and charger is not going to be worth much or easy to sell on...

 

[GaRRy]

folding locking peddles , removing peddles etc..don't prevent the bike being thrown into the back of a van

I just remove battery and lock bike up well. my thinking being an e bike without keys, battery and charger is not going to be worth much or easy to sell on...

Apart from the £200 forks, top of range gear sets,controls, wheels etc.

Lets be honest nothing is going to stop a professional who really wants your bike its all about stopping the oppotunist thief.

 

[Mike63]

folding locking peddles , removing peddles etc..don't prevent the bike being thrown into the back of a van

I try to make a point of never parking near vans as they may contain the tools necessary to cut through my locks and the means to carry my bike away.

 

[NRG]

RobinHood : First Post : Subject = Security

I laughed!

 

[Mussels]

Maybe folding pedals with built in locks( if they exsist?) +normal D-lock etc may add a extra deterrent against theft.

That's adding weight where it really isn't wanted, it will make the pedal weaker, it will be expensive and finally the key hole will get filled up with dirt and water and not work anyway.
Comparitively the benefits are very small.

 

[eddieo]

Apart from the £200 forks, top of range gear sets,controls, wheels etc.

Lets be honest nothing is going to stop a professional who really wants your bike its all about stopping the oppotunist thief.

No worries there then Garry

 

[Davanti]

RobinHood : First Post : Subject = Security

I laughed!

Ditto! .........

 

[Davanti]

I try to make a point of never parking near vans as they may contain the tools necessary to cut through my locks and the means to carry my bike away.

Parked overnight at an hotel next to a van ... next morning, my driver's door lock had been damaged by attempted punching in of lock. Van gone ... I did wonder ....

 

[GaRRy]

No worries there then Garry

Touche

The big problem is that most bikes are nicked to sell on to midde men for £20-30 or so. So if its gots any thing on it worth more than that its fair game. One of the reasons im keeping the Urban Mover is so if I have to go anywhere im not happy with/planning to leave it for some time I have less to loose.

 

[Biker44]

Not the ultimate solution but never understood why bikes don't have a crank lock / and or hub locks to stop wheels turning.

They do. Well, every dutch bicycle has one fitted as standard. (Often made by AXA).

Or even a steering lock that locks the steering at a angle.

Yes. Or two lugs with holes in them you could put a padlock through.

Obviously still need a good lock to anchor to something but would make it harder to take away even if got through that.

If you've already got the horseshoe lock or the padlock, all you need do is quite a short piece of chain. Which you can even leave in position for when you come back ...

 

[Mike63]

That's adding weight where it really isn't wanted, it will make the pedal weaker, it will be expensive and finally the key hole will get filled up with dirt and water and not work anyway.
Comparitively the benefits are very small.

So....no good taking it to the dragons' then ?

 

[Synthman]

I use a front fork lock to prevent the wheel from turning. It wouldn't prevent someone from lifting the front end and wheeling it though.

 

[eddieo]

lots of stuff on you tube re these AXA locks being opened with a pen top....

 

[GaRRy]

They do. Well, every dutch bicycle has one fitted as standard. (Often made by AXA).

Yep I know about axa locks I have got a cheapish version on my urban mover which I find real usefull as a quick lock while I nip in shop type lock but I mean a lock in the hub (like a hitch lock) which to me would be securer and lighter and in both wheels.

 

[GaRRy]

lots of stuff on you tube re these AXA locks being opened with a pen top....

That would appear to be the older models not the latest ones