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Question: hey jayeff.. see a bit of bit of bike ride and read on ebike- so what type of locks you using there? dlocks..chain/padlocks/bike alarm.. and have you ever lost a bike or anything like that in the BIG (sometimes bad) apple?
Asked by 2022 (91.110.225.x) on March 21 2022, 4:18pm
Reply on March 22 2022, 2:51am (edited at March 22 2022, 2:54am):

Most of the time I use a Kryptonite New York U-Lock. Sometimes depending on the bike or location or timing I'll augment it with a second lock. Haven't had anything stolen yet (*knocking on wood*). Technique is important, as is perception. You want things to look worthless yet well-cared-for, and anything you can remove without a tool should probably be locked, unless its resale value is zero (for example, I have some cheapo REI panniers which were $20 new, but while still usable, are completely beat up -- I'll leave those unlocked on the rack and it's never been a problem). Try to avoid locking overnight if possible. Try to avoid a predictable schedule.

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Posted by 2022 (91.110.225.x) on March 22 2022, 10:29am:
gotchya..i was foolish to ACTUALLY think humans could be trusted for more than 2 mins..lesson learned,nice bike gone :( on a lighter note- noticed this guy dom had an unusual idea that seems pretty awesome in practice ! --> youtu.be/Vtk5LuFUWj8 (that youth/dnb energy is very powerful because they amp it up when they gather!) lighting up the areas as they go =)
Posted by Justin on March 22 2022, 12:55pm:
Bummer, what happened? I think most humans can be trusted, but if you get that 1 in 1000 and your bike is easy to ride off with, then you’re screwed :/
Posted by 2022 (91.110.225.x) on March 22 2022, 10:50pm:
yes well faith has been restored anyways... just offered the bike to the bike thief gods by not locking it up..thought i be in n out of shop in less than 1min (pure laziness for speed?) nice lady in front was derpin at counter..history.... finished kicking myself now..ugghh didnt want that lesson! heh looking at the kyrptonites seem pretty beefy.. cheers
Posted by Justin on March 23 2022, 1:52pm:
Ah yeah, gotta at least make it so you can't ride off with it. Sometimes I'll just lock the front wheel to the frame if I'm just a minute, a lot easier to catch someone carrying a bike than riding a bike!
Posted by Justin on March 23 2022, 1:53pm:
(nobody has ever tried walking off with it, that's a thousand times less attractive than an unlocked bike)

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