Bike Security

[DCBassman]

Mine live outside the flat, and not under cover, so need to be covered. Locked to each other and the railings. Maybe a cover would help as well, as then you can't see the bike. I think your plan is fine, couple of locks and an alarm. But add the cover. Hassle, yes they are, but cheap and adds nuisance for the would-be scrote. Under a tenner. Most have rings so you can lock those to the wheels with something, but I'd not bother with that.

 

[hoopdriver]

Put some flower boxes planted with gympie around it. Gympie is a lovely little tropical rainforest plant from Australia. You’ll be able to hear from the agonised screams of anyone who brushes against it that a thief is on the prowl and be able to direct police to the nearest A&E where the would-be thief will surely be headed next.

 

[Cycleops]

Revise your choice and buy a folding bike within your stated price range that can be kept inside your flat without causing an obstruction. Such as one from Decathlon.

That’s what I was thinking but folders tend to be quite heavy at the price point, heavier than a hybrid bike so you’re back to square one.

 

[Littgull]

That’s what I was thinking but folders tend to be quite heavy at the price point, heavier than a road bike so you’re back to square

That’s what I was thinking but folders tend to be quite heavy at the price point, heavier than a hybrid bike so you’re back to square one.

That's true. However, this bike from Decathlon is 12.9kg. Could be manageable up 2 sets of stairs if the OP is averagely strong.

TILT 500 FOLDING BIKE - IRIS BLUE​

The link won't seem to copy and paste.

 

[vickster]

That's true. However, this bike from Decathlon is 12.9kg. Could be manageable up 2 sets of stairs if the OP is averagely strong.

TILT 500 FOLDING BIKE - IRIS BLUE​

The link won't seem to copy and paste.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/tilt-500-folding-bike/_/R-p-120070?mc=8500544 (hopefully works)

 

[Loueese]

I use the OnGuard Brute. It is a bit hefty for carting around but would be fine for use on those railings.

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Here is what the Lockpicking Lawyer made of it...



If you look at the railings then you can see that the lock wouldn't be the weakest link - the railings themselves and the wooden top rail would be easier to cut than a decent lock.

It seems unlikely that anyone would risk making a lot of noise inside the flats as there's usually a number of tenants around. No guarantees of course. The top rail is metal also. This is the lock I had on the stolen Cobalt: Amazon product ASIN B0788RW79ZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0788RW79Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was obviously naive with that one!
Louise

 

[Cycleops]

The Tilt is nearly as heavy as a Subway which the OP has already rejected. Plus folded bikes are awkward to carry.

 

[Loueese]

Revise your choice and buy a folding bike within your stated price range that can be kept inside your flat without causing an obstruction. Such as one from Decathlon.

No thanks! I've already said I don't want a folding bike. I'm sure a decent D-lock, a decent chain and an alarm will probably do. If not, then I'll put it down to my fate...

Louise

 

[Roseland triker]

Drill a hole in your front door...
Fit a load of noisy stuff on the stairs that can't not be avoided...

On noise of creeper after your bike poke your gun out the hole in the door..


bye bye burglar.

 

[Loueese]

Mine live outside the flat, and not under cover, so need to be covered. Locked to each other and the railings. Maybe a cover would help as well, as then you can't see the bike. I think your plan is fine, couple of locks and an alarm. But add the cover. Hassle, yes they are, but cheap and adds nuisance for the would-be scrote. Under a tenner. Most have rings so you can lock those to the wheels with something, but I'd not bother with that.

My railings are inside, not outside the building!
Louise

 

[Roseland triker]

My railings are inside, not outside the building!
Louise

Easy to secure a bike there.
Get a gun....

 

[Loueese]

Easy to secure a bike there.
Get a gun....

Not helpful....
Louise

 

[si_c]

It seems unlikely that anyone would risk making a lot of noise inside the flats as there's usually a number of tenants around. No guarantees of course. The top rail is metal also. This is the lock I had on the stolen Cobalt: Amazon product ASIN B0788RW79ZView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0788RW79Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was obviously naive with that one!
Louise

Yes, a little. Sadly those locks offer very little by way of security, they are really easy to cut using bolt cutters or wire cutters but more importantly they can be unlocked very very easily simply by rotating the dials whilst pulling on the lock, you can feel where the lock positions are. I learnt this as a child when moving my brothers bike around repeatedly when he'd locked it to railings outside shops.

 

[Roseland triker]

Not helpful....
Louise

Solves your problem tho.
If you get an air rifle shoot em with bluetac as it really hurts .

 

[Loueese]

Yes, a little. Sadly those locks offer very little by way of security, they are really easy to cut using bolt cutters or wire cutters but more importantly they can be unlocked very very easily simply by rotating the dials whilst pulling on the lock, you can feel where the lock positions are. I learnt this as a child when moving my brothers bike around repeatedly when he'd locked it to railings outside shops.

Yes, thinking about it, it was probably undone as the lock disappeared with the bike
Louise