How To Stop Your Bike Getting Stolen!

Having your bike stolen is an eventuality no one likes to think about, but it can unfortunately happen. Whilst insurance can help once your bike is stolen, there are ways you can avoid having your bike taken in the first place namely through investing in a descent bike lock. Conor takes you through some top tips in bike security.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Lock Quality
1:51 - How To Lock
3:48 - Home Security
5:36 - Choosing Insurance
6:29 - Travelling With A Bike
7:29 - Practicalities

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[Medevil]

"Despite not owning a lock to save weight, the cyclist does not fear that his bike will be stolen because that would mean that the thief would have to wait until he got off the bike which hasn't happened in years."
-Casually explained

[woozertoo]

Find a more valuable looking bike, and lock yours next to it. You know, the “ you don’t have to be quicker than the bear, just quicker than your slowest friend” approach.

[endcensorship]

I used to work in a bike shop in a college town, and bicycle theft was endemic. I told customers “there is nothing that will stop the bike thief who is committed to stealing it.” So take that into consideration.
Most bike thefts are thefts of convenience; they’ll take the easiest bike to steal. The more time they spend on the bike trying to extricate it from the lock, the more likely they’ll get caught. And, end of the day, any lock or cable is about extending that time and discouraging the thief from spending time on your bike.

[votiskygabor]

Lifehack: Can't have your bike stolen if you never get off it. And I mean NEVER. Are you at a coffee shop? Just track stand while drinking coffee.
Make sure that even when you crash you are still on the bike, get a double bed so you can sleep with your bike, gf can have the guest room if necessary

[colinlittlewood]

I remember when my housemate had just his front wheel stolen. That confused me at the time until we walked another 50 yards and saw just a front wheel locked to a bike rack. Have always made sure I lock my bike properly since seeing that.

[dexterx]

In my opinion the best way to stop people from stealing your bike is a very good lock on a extra crappy looking bike. When i moved to a big city i took my old MTB's aluminium frame and rebuild it to look as shite as possible, painting it with spraypaint and putting in scratches with sandpaper. The bike is 24/7 locked outside and nobody stole it or touched it in the 10years ive been using it. Also always make sure to park your bike next to another better looking bike with a lock that is easier to crack than yours.

[argetech]

Having been a NYC Bike messenger in the '90's, I used a heat treated 3.5 foot 1/2 inch link chain with an ABLOY solid Block lock. Never lost my rides 😊👍

[ronaldvb]

The only thing I learned from this video is not to take insurance from this company, their demands seem to be so strict that I highly doubt they will ever pay.

[glenbartholomew]

While in college some bicycle friends of mine said if they saw a bike chained to a parking meter, they would lift it off the meter’s pole. Then put it back on the pole upside down. So the owner could figure out a simple pole is not very secure.
Unfortunately nice secure bike racks are not very common in the US. 8( But we are getting better.

[fisharefriends]

More importantly, bike locks can go up and down in rating, without you knowing, which would invalidate insurance

[bl]

Even the best lock will only last a max of 10min if someone uses an angle grinder. That is the best case scenario. I had a key break in a lock and had to cut it with an angle grinder. It was a decent lock and it took me about 4 min to slice through with little effort.

[mq]

Good video, always a topic worth considering. If you spend $5k+ on a bike, ~$200 on a diamond class lock is nothing. Now carrying it can be a bit of a trick if you don't have a pannier rack/bags on your bike. Some of the diamond rated chain locks weigh ~20lb. The U locks though are lighter.

[markfletcher]

When I am on bike rides, I always keep the bike with me, even at cafes and restaurants. I explain the situation to the personnel at the cafe or restaurant. If I get any objections, I find another more bike-friendly cafe or restaurant. Also, if you are commuting to work, ask your employer about bringing your bike into your office. If you discuss the issue with them, often you will find that they understand and will help out.

[Seppster]

Just upgraded my bikes recently and found this video extremely helpful. I was thinking on insurance and this came at the right time. GCN mind readers?? Going to look into some good locks and check my insurance company on coverage. Thanks Conor for the insight.

[antonysteel]

Done any testing of the GPS trackers/alarms like the See Sence Air? Seem to be a good idea when bike is nearby, coffee stops etc. Thanks Connor, love your work

[thecoffeeblog]

The cheapest option is simple: don't commute with your Canyon Ultimate, buy a disposable bike for commuting and use your premium bike just for riding.

[Grubengrabgeraet]

I use this big Kryptonite Chain Thing 😂. The problem is its heavier than the whole bike, trust me you dont want to carry this Lock around😂

[michaelwells]

Conor did a fine job taking us through this important topic. But man, ensuring that our bike is insured seems insurmountable. After I pay for all of the necessary locks for indoor and outdoor and travel storage, I'm sure the cost is half the bike.

[TheDSM]

Put your bike in the lowest gear outside cafe's when locked, wont stop them but it will give you a chance to run after them whilst their spinning away!..

[ainteasya]

I only ride my road bike for training rides so it never leaves my side. And if I do have to stop at a store for some reason I'm carrying that thing cyclocross style and taking it inside. They never bother me as long as you're not rolling your tire on their floors.