Locking upa classic bike

[NorthantsPete]

So i went to apply my disc lock yesterday on a new to me classic bike and had a bit of a Clarkson moment:

"Ah........ this is not going to fit " (look down, drum brakes front and back)

Ended up putting it in the spokes to make pushing it away very difficult...


What's a good way to lock up an old bike? I have an anchor and chain for the frame or wheel but if i really wanted to lock it when out and about, what will give the buggers too much time to be noticed? (i know every bike is stolen if given enough time)

classic bike locking up tips please!

cheers
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[MCN]

Whos in their right mind is going to steal an old bike?



Out and about security is an open wound.

Finding a good place to leave it.
Finding something immovable to attach it too.
Finding a device, that doesn't need an articulated truck to carry it, that is thwart-proof.

It's a problem thing. Generally it depends on the scrote level of where you park it.

Some places are known hot spots.

Look at Pragmis and Almax they only make security stuff. Not like those cnuts Oxford et al who try to do everything they can make a buck or two from.
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[Robby]

You could try a brake lever lock. Far more in the "deterrent" area than "security" because you can the brake line or cable to get around it, but it will prevent casual scrotes.

Otherwise I would try a long/deep padlock to lock the spokes to the fork leg. Can also be got around by cutting spokes, but it's something.

Chain are a pain in the arse to cart around. I prefer a disc lock or similar because I can make a bracket to store it on the bike, and good insurance.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Since I pretty much always have a top box on, if I'm likely to be leaving the bike anywhere I'll take a chain, otherwise bikes with no disc brake, I used a U lock. One I had came with a bracket to mount behind the number plate, but I don't remember getting around to fitting it.

If they want it, they'll have it, but if it's enough to make someone try someone else's bike, that's good enough.
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[stinkwheel]

Leave the key in the ignition, choke fully open and ignition timing fully advanced.
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[SirFallalot]

Considering so many old bikes cost more than the "average modern bike", I'd think they were more nickworthy?
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[NorthantsPete]

yeah i'd agree older bikes are easier to knick too

I went for this int he end, should do the job, straight through the frame and wheels!

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nnoAAOSwH75glTUD/s-l1600.jpg
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[MCN]

[NorthantsPete]

Not really relevant - thats an old D-lock you could open with cardboard wedged in the key port.

This is a new sold secure diamond rated U-lock, Gold rated for motorcycles, that and Ill be sticking through the chassis and wheel so no room for anything - you'd have to hit it or cut it, which will take an age
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[SirFallalot]

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[NorthantsPete]

security protection levels aside, trackers appear to be a good way to get your bike back

I read of one woman whos husbands bike was stolen broad daylight, she followed them to a little garage (they store them there for a while normally to see if detected then move them for stripping of parts/ proep for selling.

She rang the police wo turned up arrested them all and she got her bike back - bit of a hero story but ive heard others getting theirs back due to trackers too.


As for how long it takes to break a lock, depends ont he tools the persons skillset, they are all deterrents so the louder or more difficult the better


I generally use a ground anchor, big chain and lock with disck lock, steering locked and another lock somewhere in the sprocket. all in all, it would take them over 15 minutes without being disturbed using meaty products and thats if you know what youre doing, ive had one guy with just a boss lock in his disc get to kee his bike as the theif came badly prepared - id hear them making nooise, I can hear a squirrel fart in the night.

tracker next? maybe.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[stinkwheel]

There was a thread on here years ago where someone had a brand new bike chained down to two ground anchors in a concrete shed with metal doors in the middle of a field.

He came in one day to find the frame and front wheel attached to the ground anchors surrounded by a sea of nuts and bolts. They'd been in and had literally stripped the whole bike to its componant parts and passed them out of the 2ft square window.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

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