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?

  • Thorny_Insight
    321·
    4 months ago

    You can’t prevent bike theft - you can only discourage it.

    • Use multiple locks. Chains are harder to cut than U-locks. Stay away from cable/combination locks.
    • If the lock is a pain to carry around it’s also a pain to break.
    • If possible, place the lock so that it’s in awkward position to cut.
    • Have a bike that’s difficult to sell. Either a cheap and crappy one or make it unique looking.
    • Park it in public and leave it next to a bike that’s easier to steal.
    • Remove the battery if it’s an ebike.
    • june@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      4 months ago

      2 points:

      Use multiple lock types to increase the required angles of attack.

      Keep the locks up off the ground so thieves can’t use the ground for leverage with bolt cutters.