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| lotus777 | 05 May 18:30 |
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Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 4 Bike: | so having treated myself to an expensive new mtb a few months ago i now am thinking about taking it on a bit of a tour to find some good trails. thinking dorset and wales to start with and in the future taking it abroad. my concern is how to keep the bike safe whilst staying on camp sites or in b n' bs. i'm just wondering how other bikers have gone about this.....any ideas ?? |
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| 06 May 12:42 |
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 Joined: 06 May 2010 Posts: 22 Bike: My Profile | The obvious one is a good cycle lock, you're better off with a chain/cable type lock than the U-Bend bar as you'll be limited to what you can lock the bike to. As you'll be leaving the bike outside you should also look at getting a Bike cover to protect it from the rain. [url=http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165637_langId_-1]Halfords Bike Locks[/url] [url=http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_228378_langId_-1]Halfords Bike Covers[/url] |
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| lotus777 | 07 May 19:29 |
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Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 4 Bike: | i already have several expensive locks but if the thieves are determined enough they will cut through them one way or another. it happens a lot in london. the u-bend ones i thought offered the best protection. the cable type can be cut through like a hot knife through butter with the right tool. looks like a may have to sleep with bike in my tent |
| carlos198224 | 07 May 20:02 |
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Joined: 07 May 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | I suggest you buy the most expensive lock you can afford. I have had my bike stolen today in broad day light outside a train station in front of transport police so be under no illusion that thieves are our out there eyeing up your lovely new bike. It's a real shame. Towns and councils want you to ride into town instead of using cars but the security needs to be stepped up big time. I live in Reading and when talking to the police they say bike crime is rife and I can only imagine its the same in most towncity centres. |
| lotus777 | 08 May 10:45 |
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Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 4 Bike: | sorry to hear that carlos.i totally agree , we are being encouraged to use our bikes instead of cars so security and cctv needs to be stepped up . bike theft seems to be far too easy and the thieves are always getting away with it. report a stolen bike to the police and they are not usually that interested. i,ve heard of people having their bikes stolen and then seeing them up for sale on ebay . they then make sure they win the bid so they get an address to pick the bike up from. then you can tell police and kick some ass. so i recommend you have a look on there - worth a try. good luck |
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johnbobsquarepants
| 10 May 09:03 |
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Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | Hi, this is a bit extreme but if you are prepared to carry the weight, its a genuine option. I am a motorcyclist as well as cyclist and I use my motorcycle chain and padlock when locking my bike up anywhere. its a junior version of the below: http://www.getgeared.co.uk/OXFORD_Monster_Ultra_Strong_Motorcycle_Chain_and_Padlock but something similar/smaller should do it. (the example above is very extreme) I find the look is more of a deterrent. most cycling locks (chain+padlock or U-shaped alike) are a joke in comparison to a good motorcycle one with just a hammer needed to open most (especially the U-bend ones!) I guess it comes down to 'you payes yer money...' I would be distraught if my best bike was stolen (hence its kept in my living room much to my flatmates annoyance....) I hope you find some thing good! John |
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johnbobsquarepants
| 10 May 09:06 |
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Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | oh, and use cable extensions, ( a good thick heavy steel one) for the wheels to stop them thieving just a wheel! and strip the bike each night of anything that can be stolen from it easily. I think there is a datatag kind of service for bikes too which could be useful if your bike is stolen and you find it on ebay later to prove its yours. not a very good preventative measure but hey, it all helps I suppose. |
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dudley
| 10 May 11:11 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | when i was at school in Oxford ('80's) the thieves didn't worry about the bike locks. They pitched up at about 4.00am Sunday morning, picked up the whole cycle rack with around 50 bikes on with a HIAB, dumped it on a flatbed and hot-footed it back to London, where they could set about the locks in the warmth and privacy of a dodgy lock-up - probably 'underneaf the arches' a cheap lock is meaningless, and any lock is meaningless to the truly determined, however a good quality lock will put off the chancers |
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