A good lock is a valuable accessory. Available in cable-, chain- and "U"-type hardened metal forms, each type of lock has its advantages and disadvantages. Most high-quality locks--regardless of type--will usually deter all but the most...
Bikes make easy targets for thieves when they are not secured and locked properly. There are several types of bike locks available on the market. Knowing how to use the lock is essential to protect your property and not be left without...
Riding your bike is an effective way to exercise, while at the same time get from one place to another. Coming out from work or shopping to find your bike has been stolen is enough to put a damper on anyone's day. Bikes are an easy target for an...
A good quality bike lock is your first line of defense against thieves. Bike locks come in a number of configurations, including cable, chain or U-type designs that use a key or combination. These locks are relatively inexpensive and simple to...
Between 250,000 and 1.3 million bikes are stolen annually in the United States, the Department of Justice report "Bicycle Theft" indicates. A high-quality lock, properly used, provides a deterrent to someone set on stealing a bicycle. A bike...
Bicycles offer a convenient, eco-friendly means of transportation for commuting to work or short trips around your neighborhood. Unfortunately, bicycles are also a popular target for thieves. Reduce your risk of bike theft by locking your bike up...
An estimated 1.5 million bicycles are stolen annually in the United States, according to National Bike Registry. If you lock your bike, you can greatly reduce the chances of it being stolen. You can buy many different types of bike locks, and most...
As convenient as it would be to leave a bike outside, unlocked and ready for action, after you've picked up something at the store, it's not that safe. Bike theft is a fast job. Once the thief frees your bike, he doesn't need any extra time to...
Bicycling author Jim Langley notes the first defense against bike theft is purchasing a quality lock and always using it. The vast majority of stolen bikes are left unlocked, he observes. If you use your lock correctly to secure your bike and...
Bike locks are a necessity for bicycle owners. Bicycle theft occurs in almost every area, including suburban neighborhoods, college campuses and downtowns. You'll need a sturdy, reliable lock with a combination that only you know. U-locks are...
A combination bicycle lock can help to secure the investment you have in your bike, but if the combination becomes compromised, your bicycle lock is useless. Combination bicycle lock manufacturers provide a way to resolve this problem with a...
Whether you use your bike to commute to and from work, get to class or you ride for fitness or competition, nothing feels worse than walking back to where you left your bike and not seeing it there waiting for you. Bike thieves posses a multitude...
You've spent a lot of money for that bike, so protect it from thieves with a good lock. Be aware, however, that even the best lock available is useless if used improperly. For the best security, buy two locks: a cable lock and a U-shaped...
Combination bike locks eliminate the need to carry a key around with you when you park your bike outside. Some combination locks even allow you the ability to set your own combination or change it. However, the weakest combination bike locks...
Cyclists who want to be sure that their bikes are not stolen even in what they consider a safe town or environment can insure against theft by investing in some kind of a lock. Your choice is varied. It can be a very small cable and combination...
Bike lock manufacturers anticipated that bicyclists may need to change their lock combinations from time to time. You should know how to reset your bike lock's combination in case someone untrustworthy learns it, or perhaps you just like to...
In some cities, you can leave your front door unlocked or leave your keys in the car and never have a problem. In others, you not only have to lock your bike up, but may even need to take small items like your bike seat with you lest they be...
To avoid that feeling of shock, violation and disappointment when you learn your bicycle has been stolen, lock your bike securely when unattended. According to the Texas A&M University Police Department, U-locks are among the most secure of...
A bike carrier makes it easy to transport your bicycle to parks, the beach or anywhere else you want to ride that you can't just bike to in the first place. Since cycling equipment is expensive, it is necessary to protect both your bike and the...
If you are in a situation where a bicycle is an important means of transportation, then there is nothing worse then leaving your bike outside and coming back to find it gone. A bicycle can be an expensive piece of equipment and therefore it is a...
Many cyclists do not lock up their helmets when they leave them with their bikes, even though securing a helmet is a quick and easy precaution. BicycleSource.com notes that if a helmet strap is cut, it has no resale value, so a thief has little...
Successfully locking your bike involves more than just placing the locks on it. Where you place the locks and what type you use can increase your chances of finding your bike in the same place and in one piece when you retrieve it. The National...
Bicyclists rarely lock their bike seats, also called saddles, to their bikes. You might wonder why anyone would steal a bike seat, but as the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition puts it, thieves steal seats "to sell to someone who has a bicycle...
Having your bike stolen can be frustrating and costly. Reduce the chances of losing your bike to a thief by always locking your bike and using the best locks on the market. Using more than one style of lock can also help thwart a thief who is...
Maintaining your bike goes beyond just keeping the tires full of air. If you ride the bike and need to park it, taking responsibility for securing it can prevent theft. There may be more to keeping your bike safe than you realize. The proper lock...
It's disconcerting to discover your bike has been targeted by thieves. If you don't have secured parking where you live, work or shop, your bike is vulnerable. The advent of quick-release levers made servicing the wheels easier, but also left an...
Between 150,000 and 1.5 million bicycles were stolen in the United States in 2004, according to the website Bike Lock Reviews. Thieves can easily break or pick some locks in a few minutes to steal a bike. Bike locks can be U-locks, a chain and...
You can get the most expensive, heavy-duty bike lock on the market, but it won't do you any good if you don't use it properly. Looping the lock or cable around your bike frame, front tire and an immobile object is the safest way to secure your...
Bike accessories make riding your new bike a more enjoyable and safer experience. The accessories you buy for your bike will vary depending on the style of bike as well as how you plan to use it, and generally include safety, security and...
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