never thought of this!!

[stephenjubb]

From

http://www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=345


It’s best to angle the D lock so that the opening is facing down. This prevents thieves from pouring in substances such as glue to prevent the owner from being able to retrieve the bike, giving them the chance to force the lock open later.

I'll be following the above advice from now on!

 

[Randochap]

It’s best to angle the D lock so that the opening is facing down. This prevents thieves from pouring in substances such as glue to prevent the owner from being able to retrieve the bike, giving them the chance to force the lock open later.

Yep. Always do this. Also makes it harder to bugger around w/ the locking mechanism.

 

[andym]

Sounds good in theory but I can't see how it would work in practice if you lock it in the most secure way ie d-lock through the rear triangle and then round a Sheffield stand. Ironic that the article is illustrated by a photo of a bike that has been really unsecurely locked.

 

[asterix]

I always lock through the main triangle plus the front wheel. Will check the angle next time..

 

[HJ]

It’s best to angle the D lock so that the opening is facing down.

I have always done this, although the original motivation was to avoid getting water in the lock when it rained...

 

[Ben M]

ah good idea.

I have quite a small D lock, and lock through the back frame and wheel, so that there isn't any room to get a bottle jack in to pop it open.