Stopping bike being stolen

[MontyVeda]

I use a pair of plastic bikebins which are lockable... not the best lock but at least a better visual deterant than a fabric pannier, and with a bit of jiggery pokery, they also padlock nicely to the rack so i can comfortably leave my bike and rear panniers locked up whilst pubbing it or whatever... front panniers are fabric, quite small and not a hassle to carry with me.

and before somebody says "four panniers! i just use rear blah blah" ... the bikebins aren't massive (17.5L each i think) and 12.5L x2 on the front. 60L all in all and I'm struggling to fill them... until i get to the off licence anyway.

My only complaint (so far) about the bikebins is they're not quite sturdy enough to sit on, which is a shame as they're a good size for sitting on.

 

[samid]

I carry a wide ("MTB style") D lock and try to lock my bike to a tree a pole or a fence or if there are none - just lock the front wheel to the frame so the bike cannot be ridden. (But the very first reply in this thread is a brilliant idea )

 

[byegad]

Cumbria Police recently warned of thefts from camping sites in the Lake District have been targeted. They think the thieves are commuting in, probably from Manchester or Liverpool to take easy pickings from tents.

 

[livpoksoc]

IMO I would use common sense, either make arrangements with the campsite owner to lock it to a secure building, or failing that a tree.

Alternatively I would store it in the tent foyer section (unless you don't have one) but collapse it down (removing wheels & saddle) to make it more compact. Then attach a rape alarm (can be obtained from police stations for free or search online). Attach the activiation pin to the zipper of the tent (use a faily complex knot that you can untie but would deter thieves who would likely not notice the alarm anyway!) by string/fishing line. Then secure the alarm to the frame of the bike using super glue/light attachments.

This would normally ensure your bike from being stolen as thieves may be forced to abandon the crime as it would be difficult to leave the site undetected!

There are also several activation alarms you can purchase that work on a similar basis but will cost. Essentially they work on being within 'reach' of a 'home' device, once the bike leaves the radius the alarm activates.

Also try this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bicycle-Sco...K43S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305496987&sr=8-1