Keep your bike safe! 5 essential tips to lock your bike to your bike rack.

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @thelockpickinglebowski633
    @thelockpickinglebowski633 11 місяців тому +2

    When locking my electric bike in the main open corridor of my apartment building, I use a motion alarm (w/remote control key fob), a long shackle steel body American Lock with tubular core to lock seat to battery rack, remove battery and bring it inside, a Forever Lock u-lock (version #1) to lock back (motor) wheel to frame, and a 12mm hexagonal hardened steel Schlage ring loop chain to lock frame to front wheel to banister and secure that chain with a Sargent and Greenleaf 831B-M military padlock with Medeco core. And I have two hidden tracking devices: one Samsung SmartTag Plus and one Solum Smart Tag. When locking to bike racks outside of businesses around town, the only difference is that I don't secure the back (motor) wheel and I use a shrouded shackle Kasp 19070X (6-pin Yale keyway) padlock with Ilco Bump Stop spring installed in pin chambers 5 and 6 (plus the usual spool pin drivers in the remaining chambers) through the Schlage chain to secure front wheel to frame to rack, and I use a steel Harley-Davidson branded Kryptonite disc detainer disc brake lock on the back wheel, and a Tung Sheng steel disc brake lock on the front wheel. Three weeks ago when locked to the rack in front of the grocery store directly underneath the security camera at 1pm with security guard 4 feet away inside the store, I was still using the Abus 7mm square chain with a Miracle Lock (laminated steel padlock with the Chubb Ava style core) (and did not engage the motion alarm so others locking bikes near mine would not be disturbed) (and left the battery in the bike) while I was inside the store for exactly 10 minutes the thief used an angle grinder to cut the 7mm chain and stole my bike. At that time I only had one tracking device hidden on the bike (the Samsung SmartTag Plus). I tracked it down and 1 hour 20 minutes later I located it and took my bike back.

  • @fpartidafpartida
    @fpartidafpartida Рік тому +1

    I have a similar bike rack as you do. I use a D-lock that I put through the frame of the bike and the Thule frame. I also use the smaller cable through the wheel.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Interesting! How do you lock the rack to the car?

    • @clashwithmoi8926
      @clashwithmoi8926 7 місяців тому

      @@NVRNerdsnewer thule racks ship with a hitch lock. I have an older one that just attached to the hitch with a pin, so ai just use a locking hitch pin from harbor freight. Those things are thick and not quick to cut through. Although, they will cause the rack to rattle inside the hitch receiver. Recommend using a hitch rattle clamp for that.
      Thule also makes a locking hitch pin called the Thule Snug Tite. I haven’t seen them up close, but those have an actual threaded bolt with a lock at the end so it’s possible that the bolt when tightened will stop rack rattle.

  • @bertschuh5720
    @bertschuh5720 8 місяців тому +1

    I transport my mtbike inside my van. it's out of site and out of of the elements. nice to be able to stop at a Cafe or shop on the way home, or go on an extended road trip and not worry about the bike

    • @HackyMoto
      @HackyMoto 8 місяців тому +2

      👆pointless comment for folks coming to this video to find out about securing your bike to a bike rack on the back of a vehicle

  • @BretSnyder
    @BretSnyder Рік тому +1

    I use the 10 foot version of this chain along with the ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 U Lock to secure my e bike.
    I am looking at the LITELOK X3 for my next purchase.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Nice, to secure to your rack? What kind of rack do you have?

    • @BretSnyder
      @BretSnyder Рік тому

      ⁠@@NVRNerdsI have a Hollywood Racks Sport Rider. I run the chain from the frame of my Class B RV, through a portion of the bike rack and the frame of my e bike. I also secure the front wheel with a different lock. I recently drove from CA to Tennessee and back. Wanted to make sure I kept it secure when unattended.

  • @iblackfeathers
    @iblackfeathers 6 місяців тому

    if you have a quick release on the front wheel, it might require its own set of security. maybe the front wheel inside the vehicle would help. using a very thick cable is still a good idea i addition to a chain, particularly for the front wheel. the reason is the thief might need to carry more equipment and bolt cutters are bulkier than an angle grinder to be carrying around. the more stuff a thief needs to bring with him, the longer it may take to get through all the layers.
    since this is about the bike rack, you are not limited to weight and portability lime you would biking around then locking it to a stationary object. in that case, you can put a bunch of thick cables all over and around with their own locks. cables which are lighter than a chain but very thick won’t necessarily scratch up your car. if parked, motion sensors help too.

  • @magicunicorn6535
    @magicunicorn6535 Рік тому +3

    I don't leave my bike locked and out of my sight, even for a few minutes. If I want to go into a store, either the bike comes in with me, or I don't go to that store. It goes into buildings and bathrooms. It rides inside my car, but is never left there unattended. I had an inexpensive bike stolen from my locked car when they simply broke into the car. I never leave it (or any valuables) inside a motel room. It's still possible that I could be robbed of the bike at gunpoint, as that happens on some of our mountain bike trails, so it also carries a tracker inside. For that reason my phone rides in my backpack or preferably an inner jacket pocket, not attached to my bike. I do like these suggestions, however, especially the chain. I would probably use a U-lock to lock the front wheel instead of a cable lock, since the wheels are carbon.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Good suggestions! It’s definitely a matter of what your risk tolerance is.

  • @ScottLive1
    @ScottLive1 6 місяців тому

    Wondering what the length of your chain is in the video

  • @douglasalexander4348
    @douglasalexander4348 Рік тому +1

    Padlock it to the towing eye.

  • @pgrut8880
    @pgrut8880 Рік тому +1

    Just as important is what you lock to. A light pole or telephone pole no one is going to cut down. Bike racks and fence posts and signs are pretty flimsy.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Personally, if I’m out and about, I’m just going to leave it on the rack, and do what I reasonably can to protect my bike. But again, my bike isn’t worth what many high end bikes are.

  • @actual_nonsense
    @actual_nonsense Рік тому +1

    My girlfriend got a ticket in Ontario on her way to work for using one of these bike racks for having an obstructed license plate. She got another on her way home.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Sorry to hear that! They’re very popular in the US. Do not many people use them where you live? Do they use racks that are on top of the car?

    • @actual_nonsense
      @actual_nonsense Рік тому

      People use both. We have crooked cops with ticket quotas just like there, though and technically the cop was in the right, so be aware of that. @@NVRNerds

    • @karens1967
      @karens1967 Місяць тому

      My back plate is also obscured, and I haven't been stopped yet. But I live in a small town in a small state. So far the only problem is when the electronic sensor at the beach can't read the plate, so they just enter it manually.

  • @no11477
    @no11477 Рік тому +3

    i just bouhgt hiplockD1000 279$
    bc my bike cost 3k + $

  • @ro63rto
    @ro63rto Рік тому

    Hydraulic cutters are more silent than grinders and way more powerful than manual bolt cutters.
    In lawless London however, the scrotes favour the grinder as it's effective AND intimidating to anyone that feels brave enough to confront the thieving gits.
    I wish more companies would bring out grinder resistant locks like Hiplok and Litelok did.
    More choice means more competition means cheaper prices.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      Agreed! $300 for a lock is tough if you don’t own a $5k bike! Can you imagine what a chain would cost with the same tech?!

  • @davidrowe8747
    @davidrowe8747 Рік тому

    The challenge with using any lock on a car bike rack, but especially the heavy chain type, is the possibility that with the motion of the car, the chain/lock will rub through the paint on the bike frame.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому +2

      I could see that being an issue. The way I demonstrated doesn’t have a lot of play at the bike. The weight of the chain keeps it pretty snug. If I were going on a road trip or something I would probably try to compensate for that. Maybe add some clear vinyl at the contact points?

    • @rcdevil2
      @rcdevil2 Рік тому +4

      a bit of a pain, but what I do is remove the lock and chain whenever I am actually driving and only installing the lock and chain when parked.

    • @Cooldad310
      @Cooldad310 7 місяців тому

      ​I am actually scared of doing this. I make sure that my locks are on even while driving because what if on a traffic stop someone goes behind your car and try to take your bike off. I'm a bit paranoid in that sense! I just don't want my emtb stolen after paying a lot for it, ya'know?​@@rcdevil2

  • @Pghyinzer
    @Pghyinzer Рік тому

    You neglected to suggest removing quick release items like bike saddles, handle bars, front tire, etc. Those could be placed in the trunk.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому

      You definitely could. I don’t, those items aren’t that valuable on my bike and not worth the time to me. Good tip!

    • @Pghyinzer
      @Pghyinzer Рік тому

      @NVRNerds I'd hate getting to my car only to see the bike was there minus the saddle and/or handlebar.

  • @smithgov
    @smithgov Рік тому

    "better yet the thief goes for another bike"?! You actually said that.

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  Рік тому +8

      Cold but true.

    • @djWOOF
      @djWOOF 8 місяців тому +1

      dont hate the player, hate the game

  • @Mike-ql4sz
    @Mike-ql4sz Рік тому

    That was NOT a cable lock but a chain lock!

    • @ScottLive1
      @ScottLive1 6 місяців тому

      I was confused at first then he said it was a chain finally

  • @jamess8696
    @jamess8696 8 місяців тому

    People don't pick locks, they break them. Who is going to sit there and use lock picking tools to steal a bicycle?

    • @NVRNerds
      @NVRNerds  8 місяців тому +1

      Maybe not, but if you buy a cheap lock, a simple wave rake could get in easily. I doubt anyone is going to apply every tip, so I gave several that someone might choose to apply.

    • @karens1967
      @karens1967 Місяць тому

      At night, maybe you'd find yourself having to park in a dark parking lot, with very poor lighting. In that case, I'd back right up to a fence or other object to make it difficult for someone to access the hitch rack. But the old saying ***if you build a better mouse trap, the mice get smarter*** comes to mind. If the bicycle is worth over two or three hundred dollars, it's worth it to pay for a decent lock.

  • @teddyzamba1396
    @teddyzamba1396 Рік тому +1

    Geeesch, are you planning on parking your vehicle in the alley for a fortnight, and expecting the A team of bike rustlers....stick a padlock somewhere where access is impossible and riding it away a nightmare....then, don't leave it unattended for more than a 2 hour interval....and, secure the frame to immovable anchor.