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amymeenieminymo
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I bought a bike a month or so ago and I love it, but so far I've only gone on rides with no stops....I'd like to use it for quick trips to run some errands as well, but I don't have a lock for it. I haven't owned a bike in years so I would imagine bike chains/locks have changed some. What is a good lock I can buy that won't be too expensive (hopefully under 20????)
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I bought a bike a month or so ago and I love it, but so far I've only gone on rides with no stops....I'd like to use it for quick trips to run some errands as well, but I don't have a lock for it. I haven't owned a bike in years so I would imagine bike chains/locks have changed some. What is a good lock I can buy that won't be too expensive (hopefully under 20????)0
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Get a U lock (they look like a big U with a bit of metal going through the open ends). It may be a touch more expensive, but its worth it, especially if its not just a junk bike.
Cables can be cut very easily, and are generally really insecure. U locks go through the front tire and frame of the bike, and then lock on to something else like a pole. A determined thief will steal your bike no matter what, the goal is to just delay them long enough that people get suspiscious.
Another bike tip: park your bike by bikes that are either a) prettier than yours, or b) unlocked.
Finally, if you're worried about all theft, if you have a quick release seat you may wanna pull off the saddle/stem whenever you go into a store. I see them get stolen all the time out in Philly.0 -
Get a U lock (they look like a big U with a bit of metal going through the open ends). It may be a touch more expensive, but its worth it, especially if its not just a junk bike.
Cables can be cut very easily, and are generally really insecure. U locks go through the front tire and frame of the bike, and then lock on to something else like a pole. A determined thief will steal your bike no matter what, the goal is to just delay them long enough that people get suspiscious.
Another bike tip: park your bike by bikes that are either a) prettier than yours, or b) unlocked.
Finally, if you're worried about all theft, if you have a quick release seat you may wanna pull off the saddle/stem whenever you go into a store. I see them get stolen all the time out in Philly.
Thanks, I have seen those U locks and I wasn't sure if they were better or not. I am not TOO worried about it getting stolen with the lock, it was only a $90 bike but I love it and having it stolen would mean spending another $90 (haha yeah I'm broke). One question.....how to you attach the lock to your bike without it clunking against the bike and making noise while you're riding it?0 -
A lot of them come with a mounting bracket that can be attached anywhere on your bike's frame
Check out your local bike shop, they'll be able to steer you towards a quality one in your price range!0 -
Some of those U-locks can be opened with a bic round-stic pen. I would make sure I'm getting a good one. $40 is a small price to pay to protect a $400 bike. Trust me, I've had a bike stolen. I also ditto the advice about the QR seat and front wheel. If you have QR skewers, make sure the lock goes through the front wheel.0
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