WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY: We spoke to Hiba from Evans Cycles Cardiff, and here’s what she recommended:
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This bike owner has the right idea in securing both the wheels and frame, but the flimsy cable lock would pose no challenge to a pair of wire-cutters. More effort needed.
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100 lines for this silly cyclist: ‘I must not leave my bike locked only to itself’. There’s nothing to stop someone just picking this bike up and walking off with it, despite the D-lock.
a combination of locks – a good steal parts! If your bike has 3. People 1. Use D-lock or chain combined with a quick-release wheels or saddle, cable lock for wheels is ideal.
make sure you lock these to the bike as well.
brand Kryptonite, whose locks 4. It’s not enough just to lock the bike 2. The are designed to ward off thieves in New York City, is very popular with our customers. I would particularly recommend their D-lock and 4ft cable combo.
to itself – make sure you lock the whole thing to an immovable object like a lamp-post.
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Although parking your bike in a busy street like this may seem logical, crowds actually provide the perfect screen for theft. Local Community Police officers suggest a well-lit but quiet area in which any potential wrongdoing would be quickly spotted.
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This bike serves as a cautionary tale: locking the parts of your bike up is just as important as locking the bike itself! See me after school.!