The only line of defense against bike thieves is a bike lock.
How to lock a bike with a chain.
Here our host amanda teaches you how to properly lock your bike.
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Secure the chain by clamping the chain together with pliers.
Attach a u lock or chain around the rear wheel the frame and the bike rack as above.
Always use a quality u lock or chain never a cable lock.
Make sure what you lock your bike to cannot be cut.
Choose the right lock.
The advantage of this method is that the cable is very light.
Then push one end of the cable through the front wheel pass one loop through the other loop and secure the first loop to the main lock.
How to chain lock a motorcycle.
It s critical to remember that the chain must lock to the bike frame.
Ensure your bike isn t in the top 20 in terms of value and desirability.
Lock your bike in a well lit area with high foot traffic.
Always lock your bike to a solid object that it cannot be lifted over.
Lock through the triangle and lock the rear wheel to the frame.
If you 39 re going to actively use your bicycle and leave it on the streets you have to lock it properly.
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Use two quality locks when necessary.
Then bring it up through the metal saddle rails that hold your saddle on the seat post.
There are almost as many bike locks on the market these days as there are bikes and it s hard to know what to choose.
Wrap the chain around the chain stays of the bike the small bar of the frame parallel to the bike s chain.
A thieve can easily remove a back wheel which defeats the purpose of investing in one of the diesel chain locks above.
One of the most common mistakes bike owners make when choosing a chain lock is choosing a chain that s too short.