Comments on: Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when you return?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:09:12 +0000

As a newbie in the bike community, I’ve found your blog to be immensely useful; Frankly, the best advice for beginners I’ve found online anywhere. I’m super excited about getting on the bike and cruising around Austin. Keep up the good work!

By: elliott

elliott — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:28:42 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Mike.

By: Mike Seguin

Mike Seguin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:36:24 +0000

Elliott, thanks for Austin on Two Wheels and all the great information. I have found a light weight way to carry a U-lock is to hang it on the back of the saddle with the lock passing over the seat rails. The lock hangs down and doesn’t move or cause trouble. I have never seen this before, but it works for me. This method leaves frame tubes for bottles.

By: elliott

elliott — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:57:53 +0000

Good mention, Jerome. I was looking for that when I wrote this article, but I don’t think it was up yet. We’ll try to do a post in the near future.

By: Jerome K.

Jerome K. — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:34:54 +0000

Some really good ideas here! But would like to suggest one more, registry @ BikeRegistry.com . No charge public registry, very comprehensive search capabilities. Also have a really good deal on high quality Locking Skewers.

By: elliott

elliott — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:11:18 +0000

Cool product, Rachel. Thanks!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:09:16 +0000

After having several components pinched off my bike and getting really fed up with replacing things, a friend recommended a product which secures you wheels, seat post etc. I have fitted the 3 pack products to my bike and I can honestly say that to date nothing has been stolen from my bike and it gives me the piece of mind to know that my bike will be in one piece when I get back to it. The system is really really easy to install and the key is great (I registered for a replacement key online at http://www.pinheadcomponents.com just in case I misplaced the original one). After previously using countless U locks to secure my bike…..I can honestly say that this is one of the best products I have seen out there.

By: elliott

elliott — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:51:48 +0000

Both good suggestions, 3sushis.

By: 3sushis

3sushis — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:26:54 +0000

Spray a small dab of clearcoat on bb, hubs, stem, seatpost…and put your thumbprint in it. Only you know it is there. Great for parts w/ no #’s. It isn’t disfiguring. A lot of bikes are parted – out. Often locally. When they say “prove it” you can.

By: 3sushis

3sushis — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:17:47 +0000

Email yourself and archive or set to drafts a photo and complete details of your bike. Set it up to cc: police, lbs, stolen registry… You can notify at once from nearest computer or web phone. You may not remember a lot of small details in the heat of the moment. Google notes is great for storing serial #’s.