Where To Mount A Bike Lock

The best place to mount a bike lock is in a location that is highly visible and accessible.

Some of the best places to mount a bike lock are at the front door of your home, near your office, or on your front porch.

Where should I put my bike lock?

The most secure way to lock your bike is with two locks. And ideally to a bike rack that’s cemented into the ground. The first lock should go around the back wheel, the frame and the bike rack. The second should go around the front wheel, the frame and preferably the bike rack as well.^[1]

Where should I place my Kryptonite lock?

The most common option is probably wrapping a chain lock around your seat post. Since chain locks don’t come with frame mounts and many people don’t carry bags on their bikes, if you’ve got a chain, then in most instances the only place to put it is wrapped around your seat post.^[2]

Should I lock my front or back wheel?

Considering that there are very many options to secure the rear wheel, that’s the recommended wheel to secure. The front wheel obviously could be secured with a separate cable. Carrying a long enough cable could of course be cumbersome.^[3]

What do you do with a bike lock when riding?

Transport Your D Lock On a D Lock Mount. Keep Your D Lock In Your Rucksack/ Backpack. Put Your D Lock Over Your Handlebars. Put Your D Lock Through Your Belt Loop/ Belt Strap Holder. Put Your D Lock In a Pannier bag / Bike Basket When You Travel.^[4]

Is there a bike lock that Cannot be cut?

Is There a Bike Lock That Can’t Be Cut? The Altor SAF and the Skunklock are the two most uncuttable bike locks on the market. Both of these locks employ anti-cut features that make them capable of defeating power tools. These two locks are the strongest and most unbreakable bike locks on the market.^[5]

Are Kryptonite locks good?

Kryptonite’s customer service is undoubtedly the best of all the bike lock brands. This means a whole load of benefits from free keys to reduced price (or even free) lock replacements in some circumstances. If you want a Kryptonite lock that’s more secure, then you should take a look at their Evolution range.^[6]

How do I secure my bike outside?

Leaving your bike outside is a last resort as it invites rust and theft. Fit a wall or floor anchor, so you can secure your bike with big chain or D-lock. An eye-bolt type expander bolt will work okay, so long as the eye is big enough to fit your lock; take that to the hardware store with you.^[7]

Can I lock my bike to a lamppost?

If no public bike racks or corrals are available, some communities will let you lock your bike to a lamppost, as long as it’s not blocking vehicle or pedestrian traffic or interfering with the function or service of the pole. Check your local regulations or call your police precinct to find out your local rules.^[8]

How do you carry a bike lock on Reddit?

I mount it on the non drive side of the seattube as close as possible to the bottom bracket. For short trips (5km or less) I use my belt loop behind my back. Some commuter jeans have a place dedicated for this. For longer trips I tie it tight around the rear rack.^[9]

Which wheels should lock first?

If you lock the rear wheels, the rear of the car will tend to swing towards either the side that locks up first or, if there is a camber or slope on the road, the direction of the slope. To regain control you have to brake less. The wheel with the least load on it will lock up first.^[10]

How do I stop quick release wheels being stolen?

A great way to ensure that your wheels are safe from theft is to employ a set of security skewers. These will replace your existing quick release or bolt on skewers.^[11]

How do you unlock a bike lock without a key?

Use a Locksmith. Contact a Local Bike Shop. Use a Lock Pick. Use a Plastic Pen (BIC/Biro Style Pen). Use a Shim to open the lock without keys. Cut the Lock off Yourself.^[12]