Hi all,
I've recently upgraded my bike from an old and inexpensive MTB to a shiny new cyclocross bike (carrera crixus). I know a lot of you have really good bikes, but I'm proud of my 250 quid halfrauds special and am super paranoid that something will happen to it.
I currently use an abus chain as my primary lock- something like this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/685-bike-chain-lock-75cm-black-id_8244438.html and a cable lock to secure the wheels.
90% of the time, I am content with the level of security they provide- my bike is either in a bike shed, or surrounded by literally dozens of bikes that are more expensive and probably easier to steal- i am amazed by how many people lock their 500+ bike with a cheap, thin cable lock!
However, for occasional more "risky" trips (ie supermarket, high street) where it will be more "exposed" I have avoided using my new bike- which is ridiculous! What's the point of having a bike and not using it. So I have decided that I need to either
1) Stop being daft, once it's got a bit of mud on it no-one will notice your bike, it'll be fine
2) Get a better lock. Anyone have any experiences of "Onguard Brute lk8001"? (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnum-ONGU...LK8001/dp/B00AWAJYF0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) I know you get what you pay for but it's rated gold and frankly I can't afford to spend 60 quid on a bikelock (that's 3 weeks food for a poor student like me!)
I'm also worried that even if my bike is securely locked it will be vandalised, please reassure me that in 1 hour in broad daylight in a relatively public area this is unlikely!
I've recently upgraded my bike from an old and inexpensive MTB to a shiny new cyclocross bike (carrera crixus). I know a lot of you have really good bikes, but I'm proud of my 250 quid halfrauds special and am super paranoid that something will happen to it.
I currently use an abus chain as my primary lock- something like this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/685-bike-chain-lock-75cm-black-id_8244438.html and a cable lock to secure the wheels.
90% of the time, I am content with the level of security they provide- my bike is either in a bike shed, or surrounded by literally dozens of bikes that are more expensive and probably easier to steal- i am amazed by how many people lock their 500+ bike with a cheap, thin cable lock!
However, for occasional more "risky" trips (ie supermarket, high street) where it will be more "exposed" I have avoided using my new bike- which is ridiculous! What's the point of having a bike and not using it. So I have decided that I need to either
1) Stop being daft, once it's got a bit of mud on it no-one will notice your bike, it'll be fine
2) Get a better lock. Anyone have any experiences of "Onguard Brute lk8001"? (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnum-ONGU...LK8001/dp/B00AWAJYF0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) I know you get what you pay for but it's rated gold and frankly I can't afford to spend 60 quid on a bikelock (that's 3 weeks food for a poor student like me!)
I'm also worried that even if my bike is securely locked it will be vandalised, please reassure me that in 1 hour in broad daylight in a relatively public area this is unlikely!