I’ll add a couple of observations: If a bike is worth locking, it’s worth locking properly. Campuses are right up there with New York City as one of the highest risks places to lock a bike, and I wouldn’t use anything less than a Kryptonite lock with a hardened chain and a disc detainer type locking mechanism.
Most tumbler locks (and all Master locks) can be defeated in seconds. Most combination locks can be defeated faster than you can dial in the combination. Cables can be snipped in an instant. There are a lot of fancy new bike locks that claim to be high security but are about as secure as a zip-tie. A $100-120 lock is cheap insurance for a $2,000 bike. On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:59:43 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > Hey Jason, thanks for the suggestion, I actually bought an airtag recently > and 3D printed a case that can mount it under the saddle! Here's a picture: > > [image: IMG_1125.jpg] > > On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:54:23 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > >> I use the Hexlox inserts on the allen bolts for both seatpost collar and >> in the seatpost clamp, as well as on both wheels (with allen head skewers). >> I do recommend these, though they can sometimes be fiddly to remove. For >> locking the bike in place, as you say the risk level is largely personal, >> but two good locks would make me feel pretty comfortable in this situation >> - provided I had the financial means to replace it with a similar bike if I >> had to. One U-lock and one chain lock is a good combo, since they require >> different approaches for a would-be thief. >> >> Also it might be worth considering using an Air-tag to track the bike if >> anything were to happen. I don't, but they are gaining popularity >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday 26 September 2024 at 17:59:02 UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> I second most of what has been said by others. Nice bikes are meant to >>> be ridden. Investing in a good solution for locking up your bike is wise - >>> but not fool proof. I have lost saddles and other stuff from bikes that >>> were locked up. I have invested in Kryptonite Faghettaboudit locks, >>> Hiploks, and square link boron chains with heavy Mul-t-lock padlocks. But >>> if someone really wants your bike, they're going to get it. They will bring >>> angle grinders, pry bars, etc. to defeat your security solution. >>> >>> I have used group parking facilities in the past. My first Rivendell >>> Custom lived in one for about ten years. The downside of group parking >>> facilities is that people can piggy-back on others entering the facility, >>> linger after others leave and steal bikes. >>> >>> The best option I have found, by far, is individual bike lockers. They >>> are not widely available (probably should be), but they greatly simplify >>> the problem. In the San Francisco Bay Area, you can rent a bike locker from >>> https://www.bikelink.org/ for $0.03 - 0.05/hour. No need to carry a >>> heavy lock or chain when you have access to bike lockers. >>> >>> I realize most people outside the Bay Area do not have the option of >>> bike lockers. But if enough of a ruckus were made, bike lockers could >>> become widely available. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Corwin >>> On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:51:32 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi! I posted a while back asking for advice on what Riv model would fit >>>> me and where I could try them. A month after visiting Riv HQ, I bought a >>>> used homer, which is arriving tomorrow! >>>> >>>> Anyway the point of this post was to ask your opinion on this >>>> particular situation. I commute to my university classes and intend on >>>> using the homer for that. There's an indoor bike locker that is accessible >>>> to the public (do not need student or faculty IDs to get in) and I was >>>> planning on locking it up there. I will be using a chain lock for the >>>> front >>>> tire and the frame and a u-lock for the rear wheel and frame (possibly a >>>> cable loop for the seat as well). This room has a security camera but no >>>> active security personnel. >>>> >>>> At most I would leave the bike there for 2 hours or so, would you risk >>>> this? I know that ultimately this risk is up to me to live with, but I >>>> wanted to hear some of your thoughts. I have attached a picture of the >>>> bike >>>> locker! Thanks in advance! >>>> >>>> [image: Indoor Bike Parking - DSIT : r/ufl] >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8fefa7de-7963-48bd-9f49-1ae6358eaba4n%40googlegroups.com.
