I want to go biking in cities, but from what I’ve read most police departments simply do not give a fuck about stolen bikes. How do I make sure my bike doesn’t get stolen?
I use a Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit lock and chain through my rear wheel and rear triangle with a cable through my front wheel. I live in Medellin, Colombia which is about as theft prone for bikes as NYC is. I’ve never had my bike stolen. I also don’t leave it out at night, only when I’m going into a store or something.
Edit: Be aware this is a pretty heavy chain and lock but I love my bike and don’t want it stolen so I bought the best one I could find.
Lock Picking Lawyer says he wouldn’t hesitate to use the non-chain version. That seems like the best endorsement you can get for any lock.
Abus Granite is the gold-standard.
Never ever use anything weaker than a pair of Kryptolok’s, so you get both wheels locked-up ( or undo the front wheel & put it beside the bike when locking it up with a single Kryptolok )
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