[ardvark_ann]

I ride my bike down to the river often and there aren't usually many people down there but now that it is the middle of the summer, there is always a big crowd down there. I'm thinking I need to tie up or chain up my bike to a tree or something so that I don't feel like I have to watch it constantly when I am trying to enjoy my swim. What do you guys suggest I use rope, or chain? I'm thinking the chain would be too heavy to carry with me every time down there. I like to pack light....

 

[hophead]

I ride my bike down to the river often and there aren't usually many people down there but now that it is the middle of the summer, there is always a big crowd down there. I'm thinking I need to tie up or chain up my bike to a tree or something so that I don't feel like I have to watch it constantly when I am trying to enjoy my swim. What do you guys suggest I use rope, or chain? I'm thinking the chain would be too heavy to carry with me every time down there. I like to pack light....

A cable lock should do ya. You should be able to pick one up at your LBS for 20 bucks or so. Get a combination lock. You can set your own combo and you don't have to worry about losing your key in the river.

 

[BanTamStoWay]

Yeah, that's good thinking hophead. That's is what I would go with. Heck, 20 bucks ain't bad at all!

 

[bonbock]

Whats the advantage of a cable over a regular chain?

 

[hophead]

Whats the advantage of a cable over a regular chain?

Lighter and won't scratch your bike.

 

[TxCyclist]

They make them pretty tough now. I cut through one with a bolt cutter and it took some time, wasen't an easy cut.

 

[Jina]

I think the lightest options sounds like the best option.

 

[bantam700]

They make them pretty tough now. I cut through one with a bolt cutter and it took some time, wasen't an easy cut.

Dude, what'd we tell you about stealing bikes?