How To Use Bicycle U Lock

And some thieves use these tools too.

How to use bicycle u lock. The less room inside of the u lock or chain the more difficult it will be for thieves to use their tools. If you lock it but not. Sheldon brown the renowned bicycle expert advocated securing just the rear wheel to the bike rack using a u lock somewhere within the rear triangle of the frame. After several blows i finally broke open this bicycle u lock.

Always lock to a stationary object that can t be cut 3. Locks with diameters between 13 and 15 mm can only be cropped by the very biggest bolt cutters. How to use a u lock on a bike. After posting this video masterlock contacted me and replaced my lock for free.

Get a tight fit. Nobody wants their bike stolen so it s always a good idea to make sure it s locked up when it s outdoors. He maintained that by using this method you don t need to secure the frame to the bike rack as well because the wheel cannot be pulled through the rear triangle. Always lock according to value.

If your u lock is too small to fit around every object use it on just the rear wheel and stationary object but place it inside the triangle made by the three rear sections of the bike s frame. Many bicycle u locks that come with a round cylinder type key can easily be unlocked with a common pen. Always lock in a well lit area 2. Lock according to value frame first then back wheel and finally front wheel.

Take a peak at our latest episode and let us know. Major points to consider when locking up. The only line of defense against bike thieves is a bike lock. If you 39 re going to actively use your bicycle and leave it on the streets you have to lock it properly.

This is in case you lost your keys to the lock. Ls cycling tips. Lock your bike in a well lit area with high foot traffic. Part of the series.

Here our host amanda teaches you how to properly lock your bike. With the help of a u lock or a chain lock this can be done fairly easily. Chain links and u lock shackles with diameters of less then 13 mm can be cut with medium sized bolt cutters which many bike thieves will use. See using decent locks for advice on u locks and selecting a lock location for how to select an object to secure your bike to.