I lock up my beater bike around the city with a Krypto quad chain and huge American lock. Because it's such a heavy lock, I rarely take it with me when I'm riding my nice bike to get in shape.
I read in this month's bulletin that SIG riders should take a lock. I'm confused. Surely nobody on these rides wraps a krypto chain around their waist. I also wouldn't feel comfortable with my nice road bike being locked up with a U-lock. what's the deal?
Bring a lock for SIG (and other NYCC) rides?
Tue, 03/01/2005 - 8:58pm
Wed, 03/02/2005 - 5:17am
#1
If anything, bring a super-small luggage or ski lock (5mm cable, about 120cm long).
I've always counted on someone stealing a nice Serotta or Seven before they look at my junker. It's worked so far.
- Christian
Wed, 03/02/2005 - 10:15am
#2
Lock
"I bought one of these on eBay for about $5 shipped:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58100&item=7134192120&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
It's about 5mm x 36"" - good for lunch stops, etc.
""Chainwheel"""
Fri, 03/11/2005 - 11:55am
#3
Way I figure someone will go for a cannondale or trek before they go for my celeste bianchi.
Thu, 03/10/2005 - 9:17am
#4
Built-in lock w/water bottle cage
http://bicyclehabitat.com/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=3584&Catalog=1&sort=Pr...
I haven't seen it in the flesh--it's probably not more than a thin cable. But again, the principle is simple deterrence. Looks interesting to me.