How to Lock Your Bike in the Bay

BAY AREA BIKE LOCKING

Best Practices

Lock It.  Remove it.  Valet it.

• If it can be removed (wheels, seat posts), LOCK IThttp://howtobike.info/
• If it can’t be locked (lights, seat posts), REMOVE IT
• If it can’t be locked or removed, VALET IT
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Where to Lock – On the bike:

• Rear triangle

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• Frame

 

• Seat post

 

Where to Lock – On the street:

• Secure bike racks

• Indoor bike racks
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Avoid transit areas: bus stops, BART outside racks, train stations
• Use valet parking at select BART stations, bike lockers like Bike Link

 

MORE TIPS:

• Locking quick release for wheels and seat post

• Locking seat post collar

• Take lights off bike

• Don’t leave outside overnight or all day

 

Use good locks, ‘any lock’ just won’t do. 

•             Cable lock = easily cut

•             U lock = harder to cut, but not impossible

•             2 or More U locks = more hassle/time than it’s worth, to most thieves

 

If someone wants to steal your bike, they will. 

There is no 100% theft proof method.  However, these tips can help reduce the likelihood of your bike being stolen.  Remember: The more locks the merrier and nicer the bike, the more likely a target.  Try not to leave your bike if you can avoid it.  Even when inside a building, be sure to lock the frame and rear wheel at a minimum. 

 

 

Featured Image from: https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2015/11/06/5-creative-ways-to-protect-your-bike-from-theft/