Bike Security

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by ardvark_ann, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. Jul 20, 2009 #1
    ardvark_ann

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    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....
     
    ardvark_ann, Jul 20, 2009
    ardvark_ann, Jul 20, 2009
  3. Jul 20, 2009 #2
    hophead

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    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.
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    hophead, Jul 20, 2009
    hophead, Jul 20, 2009

  5. Jul 20, 2009 #3
    BanTamStoWay

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    Yeah, that's good thinking hophead. That's is what I would go with. Heck, 20 bucks ain't bad at all!
     
    BanTamStoWay, Jul 20, 2009
    BanTamStoWay, Jul 20, 2009
  6. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    bonbock

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    Whats the advantage of a cable over a regular chain?
     
    bonbock, Jul 21, 2009
    bonbock, Jul 21, 2009
  7. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    hophead

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    Lighter and won't scratch your bike.
     
    hophead, Jul 21, 2009
    hophead, Jul 21, 2009
  8. Jul 21, 2009 #6
    TxCyclist

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    They make them pretty tough now. I cut through one with a bolt cutter and it took some time, wasen't an easy cut.
     
    TxCyclist, Jul 21, 2009
    TxCyclist, Jul 21, 2009
  9. Jul 21, 2009 #7
    Jina

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    I think the lightest options sounds like the best option.
     
    Jina, Jul 21, 2009
    Jina, Jul 21, 2009
  10. Jul 21, 2009 #8
    bantam700

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    Dude, what'd we tell you about stealing bikes? :p
     
    bantam700, Jul 21, 2009
    bantam700, Jul 21, 2009