How does everyone prevent theft? Bike lock? Alarm? Airtag?

Unicorn said:
In a perfect world.
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Yes I agree, and sometimes you are forced to leave it unattended depending on the circumstances. I just got a 10-ft cable lock that I can put around the frame and both Wheels and attach it to a secure spot, so that should be good for times I need to run into a store or whatever. Still there's probably a lot of accessories people could steal off of the bike if they wanted to jerks, but a 10-ft cable lock should stop them for what things I would leave it unattended for most of the time.
 
Hakaman99 said:
Yes I agree, and sometimes you are forced to leave it unattended depending on the circumstances. I just got a 10-ft cable lock that I can put around the frame and both Wheels and attach it to a secure spot, so that should be good for times I need to run into a store or whatever. Still there's probably a lot of accessories people could steal off of the bike if they wanted to jerks, but a 10-ft cable lock should stop them for what things I would leave it unattended for most of the time.
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In junior high school, I had my Schwinn Continental locked to a bike rack, and someone stuck their foot through the spokes and stood on them. Another time, someone stole the seat, and another someone pulled the wheel skewers. If it's locked well, they may not be able to steal it, but they can still damage it or make it unrideable. Just letting the air out of someones tires can be a pain in the ass. (Gary, I promise on my life I won't do it again. It was just a joke, and you caught up with me after only two beers.) Have you seen how easy it is to cut a cable lock? Even my solid Ti folding locks can be cut with a diamond wheel. You're right about the accessories, too. One of my bar-bags lifts right off, and I can put the GPS, phone, cameras, glasses, etc., in it to take it into a store. Ottolock chinch locks can be used to lock my battery, Bluetooth speaker, and panniers onto the bike, but they could still be vandalized. Imagine how nervous solo world tour riders get when they have to leave their bike unattended for even seconds. That's why I believe in a cover with a motion detector under it- in addition to all the other precautions.

Stay safe.
 
Chuy said:
I generally don't leave the bike alone when I ride. Once, I left it alone while I went into a 7/11, and only when there was no one hanging out in the parking lot. At home it is in the garage locked by chain to a tandem.
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same here,if im fishing i always make sure i can see it.

plus,with my bike being close to 100 pounds loaded,
would be tough for someone to pedal it away without me catching them before they got anywhere hahahahaha
 
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