How to keep your bike from being stolen

Step 12 Subtle security

This bike may seem to be violating just about every one of the rules I have posted, but it has a secret form of security that may not be immediately visible. It's my bike, and if you so much as touch it, I will end you. If you try to take it, your getting your head bashed in with my U-lock. Remember, YOU are always the best security (Even better than those heavy chains that you get to wear as bandoleers).

Comments

[ReddWolf]

This step is not very helpful since I am a small, short girl... I don't think I would be much of a threat deterrant. Now my 75 lb German Shepherd may be...

[bendog38]

 a german shepard will make ANY criminal run for their LIFE

[batvans46]

just lock that puppy up with your bike ;)

my rottweiler is well enough trained that if i lock his chain to my bike and tell him to sit, he wont do a damned thing till i get back. that is, of course, unless someone causes any movement to his chain...

havent needed to search for a bike rack in 5 years. best theft deterrent EVAR

[bendog38]

That's just plain awesome. If my Aussie were that well trained, he might do just as well. But a Rottweiler?! It can't be overkill if it is that successful!

Bendog38

[batvans46]

he isnt particularly well trained, he just knows how to guard my bike lol. hes a smart dog, he knows i love my bike and that im not as fast as he is without it. i just trained him with a bone locking him up outside my house with my bike every couple of days for an hour at a time.

[ReddWolf]

Yeah unfortunately my bike was stolen with the K9 Cruiser dog attachment on it (for the dog to run with the bike while you ride.) It was in my backyard locked up but unfortunately above mentioned German Shepherd was not in the yard when this happened, and I was not in the state.

[batvans46]

frank castle just runs right next to me (yes thats who i named him after lol). sorry for your loss :(

[MrHacks]

I've been following such security measure even before I read this article. My problem is my town lacks places to hook a bike up while I'm in a store. (My U-Lock can't reach around certain things whenever a bike rack isn't around.)

Since I live just outside of town, how do I get the folks in the city to listen to someone living just outside of city limits to get more bike racks?

[batvans46]

buy a cheap 20$ bike off craigslist, plant it, "steal" it. complain, repaint it, repeat.

[inquist]

I agree with this article and this page, although the mere threat of violence is enough without actually resorting to it. I once had to chase a guy down, who was riding off on my bike, because I left it unlocked. Never again in public!

[Screamo]

I don't see any lock on it.

[Hallmar]

Hey dude, Its between the front of the rear rim and the center tube.

[wwong3]

what security?

[Dude567]

The owner of the bike is standing next to it with a camera taking a picture of the bike. You try stealing a car while thee driver is sitting in the drivers seat and he has the engine started.

[Helder4u]

 Rather childish suggestions - a waste of time reading this instructable..

Sorry.

[Verboten]

I agree. The "instructions", especially the "not-to-do" reeks of adolescent defiance and jealousy, by suggesting vandalism/theft to "teach them a lesson". This kind of debased attitude is immature and purile. "I will end you"? Please... gimme a break. The End.

[drphilthay]

If your refering to any weapon you might have on the bike, the would be thief could just as easily become a robber with the implements you've provided for them.