How to lock up a bicycle in New York City

How to safely LOCK up a BICYCLE in New York City. It just might still be there when you return.
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0:00 intro
1:02 know your bike
2:07 know your lock
2:49 where to lock
4:38 how to lock
5:23 extra credit
Locks used in video (I get a small cut when you purchase items through these amazon links)

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Thank You For Watching!
#TerryBarentsen #bicycle #lock

[jakestern]

Can you link the locks used in the description?

[theephemeralglade]

Step One:
Find a suitable place to lock your bike up.
Step Two: Remove the Rottweiler from your back pack and place it CAREFULLY next to bicycle.

[hwrdgrn]

I live in a medium sized town ( 350 K ) an hour outside of Tokyo, Japan. For more than two years, I left my bicycle completely unlocked everywhere I go, hoping that someone will take it, because I needed an excuse to get a new bicycle. No such luck ...
In fact, one night, it was taken from a spot in front of the station, but it was returned to the same spot, the next morning. There is also absolutely no litter and no graffitti, anywhere on the streets. It is not the locks that need improvement, it is the attitude of people that needs adjustment.

[owenburge]

The tree-planter-scaffold shot is incredible. It’s the little things that make Terry B the best cycling-centric filmmaker on YouTube.

[manmaas]

The golden rule is to add time to any theft attempt. The reality is if they want it bad enough they'll have the tools to remove it, but if it takes time to cut through a combination of locks any thief will move on to an easier target.

[TatamiDisco]

This was great!
Open streets has been a bit of a blessing in NY for bike lockups. I always try to find a busy cafe or restaurant with people sitting outside and lockup as close as possible. Thieves rarely steal when people are around. Also NEVER leave your bike locked up overnight outside in NYC.

[daghoor]

Another good technique if you have quick release wheels is to take out the front wheel and lock it together with the frame and back wheel using a u lock

[junflute]

Ive been riding fixed daily to work/pub/market in seoul south korea for over 2 years. I dont lock my bike. I literally drop the thing anywhere sometimes even overnight. They dont steal! Its magical!!

[mythcrab]

Fire. I know this was high effort but I love this type of content. Didn't even learn anything new but it was enjoyable AF lol. Wonder who the bleeped-out sponsor was at the end...Vice?

[japrender]

after years of being entertained by the BikeSnob NYC blog I finally get to hear his actual voice. Thank you Terry!

[geoffivatts]

Won’t ever cycle in NY (live in the Netherlands) but this is probably the best informational video I’ve seen all year.
Love the tune in the background, great editing and the presenting is effortless and on point! New sub gained!

[kenp.]

For protecting wheels, seats, and other components, I would recommend the German made HexLox. They fit into where your Allen key goes into a hex bolt. It blocks someone from using a tool to loosen the hex bolt. They are not cheap, but work very well.

For high risk areas, I would suggest using 2 locks rated Gold or Diamond by Sold Secure (British testing company). They basically go from Bronze (least secure), Silver, Gold, and Diamond (most secure). Of course never use cable locks, unless you want an excuse to buy a new bike... 🚴‍♂️

[DimaPoliansky]

it can be shown in school, well illustrated and clear

[bytesabre]

Brompton is where it’s at for me. Best bike is the one you have with you, and it got me back on a bike

[robinheil]

Know your bike's serial number. That way, if your bike is stolen, you can file a police report and prove it belongs to you. Also, be careful about locking to a street sign, because they can remove the sign and lift your bike off the pole. That actually happened to my friend once. I've seen several of those Orange Kryptonite locks recently cut on my local stolen bike group. I might have to upgrade to the Yellow one.

[cathiek]

Great information! Thank you. Lived in New York (City) for over 10 years. Thankfully, didn't lose a bike even though I would lock it up outside overnight in the East Village. Rode it pretty much every single day. The weather did beat it up pretty badly, though, so I would find a way to take it in at night going forward. Used an expensive U-lock and heavy chain, linking frame and wheels. Also used the seat-bike chain-inner tube trick! Yes, the chain lock was a bit heavy, but it made my legs stronger. My pedals were stolen once in midtown, though. :)

[DerFilmgucker]

I had a $220 Schwinn in front of my New Orleans Hotel with U-Lock + chain. I got 16 months out of it. The nearby smoking area probably helped. When the rear wheel was finally stolen, I smiled and just took off the other lock. Still cheaper than Soulcycle. 😁

[mamst]

Bro this is so good. I love how we speak of the city as its own character in the book.

[joseluisrodriguezvazquez]

I must confess that from the beginning of the video I was thinking of the Brompton solution, which is the one I've been using for years. So you can imagine my big smile at the end when I saw you come up with one. The best anti-theft solution ever!

[bluntandy]

When I was in London we would super glue ball bearings into hex bolts. Nail polish remover gets them out when you need.
Two different locks like the D lock and a cable is handy as (I was told) thieves tend to carry one tool to break a specific type of lock.
Now I'm in Finland and locking bikes is so much less stress. So long as there's a lock you're good.