# Additional bicycle security ideas. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 27, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665 "2010-01-27T09:38:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/1 "2010-01-27T09:38:34Z")
I’m investing in the most expensive bicycle i’ve ever purchased here in Hawaii to ride trails. Getting a Felt Q720 mountain bike shipped here soon. Unfortunately, we have a pretty bad bike theft problem in Honolulu so I would like to take additional measures to ensure my bike stays mine. At night, I’ll be bringing it into my apartment. I’m more worried about when I ride to class and other various places where it will be locked up for hours at a time. So what locks are the best? What else besides locks can be used? I.e. Theft recovery devices? Call me paranoyed but it’s really bad here so I want to know my options. Is there such a thing as insurance for bikes? ---
**Author:** ![Fortytoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fortytoo/32/5385_2.png) [@Fortytoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fortytoo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/2 "2010-01-27T09:46:47Z")
> [@Paulo"](#): > > I’m investing in the most expensive bicycle i’ve ever purchased here in Hawaii to ride trails. Getting a Felt Q720 mountain bike shipped here soon. > > Unfortunately, we have a pretty bad bike theft problem in Honolulu so I would like to take additional measures to ensure my bike stays mine. At night, I’ll be bringing it into my apartment. I’m more worried about when I ride to class and other various places where it will be locked up for hours at a time. > > So what locks are the best? What else besides locks > can be used? I.e. Theft recovery devices? Call me paranoyed but it’s really bad here so I want to know my options. Is there such a thing as insurance for bikes? Proximity alarm that goes off when armed, with MR.T’s voice. “I pity the fool who steals this bike!” On-Topic thought, they do make something like this > **[Amazon.com : Kent The Bike Club Ultra Bike Lock : Bike U Locks : Sports &...](https://www.amazon.com/Kent-Bike-Club-Ultra-Lock/dp/B000BT5014)** > > The Bike Club Lock Ultra High Tech key security for your bike. Alternatively, i’d get these, so you can lock your wheels to your bike [http://sports-and-outdoors.become.com/master-lock-street-cuff-9-link-bikemotorcycle-lock--compare-prices--sc774623205](http://sports-and-outdoors.become.com/master-lock-street-cuff-9-link-bikemotorcycle-lock--compare-prices--sc774623205) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/3 "2010-01-27T09:49:00Z")
> [@Paulo"](#): > > Call me _ **paranoyed** _ :bloated: Dear paranoyed, Please check into renters insurance. also… I’m very disappointed that you’re paranoid. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/4 "2010-01-27T09:49:51Z")
lol ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/5 "2010-01-27T09:50:34Z")
HAHAHA ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/6 "2010-01-27T09:50:43Z")
pon pons ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/7 "2010-01-27T09:52:17Z")
so glad this is offtopic… pillows… you let me down. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/8 "2010-01-27T09:53:25Z")
[http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html](http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html) ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/9 "2010-01-27T09:55:46Z")
There is insurance for bicycles, if you’re really worried. Also, I’d recommend not locking it up in any secluded shady spots, registering it with local law enforcement and use a quality lock with a warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/10 "2010-01-27T10:00:02Z")
cover the handlebars in honey ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/11 "2010-01-27T10:05:16Z")
Buy a POS bike to ride to class and keep the good one only for trails. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/12 "2010-01-27T10:07:53Z")
vaseline might work well too! ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/13 "2010-01-27T10:10:43Z")
![http://www.funny-potato.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/lock-bike.jpg](http://www.funny-potato.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/lock-bike.jpg) :tup: edit- lol notice the front flat tire btw ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/14 "2010-01-27T10:11:28Z")
EDIT: amazing!!!paulo… problem solved!~~ also dont buy the locks that can be picked by a bic pen! youtube it! ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/15 "2010-01-27T10:18:00Z")
THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT: ![http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-pqrQDrwPkE/SK5waHdYTrI/AAAAAAAACBM/-2YjvHSzGhg/s400/poodle-close-up.jpg](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-pqrQDrwPkE/SK5waHdYTrI/AAAAAAAACBM/-2YjvHSzGhg/s400/poodle-close-up.jpg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2402185707_a96380ff82.jpg](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2402185707_a96380ff82.jpg) ![http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7LfAArrgm_s/RorryRPZRRI/AAAAAAAAALA/9HvKn_fdhpU/s400/dead+dog+on+bike+rack.jpg](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7LfAArrgm_s/RorryRPZRRI/AAAAAAAAALA/9HvKn_fdhpU/s400/dead+dog+on+bike+rack.jpg) ![http://www.redkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/china-dog-on-a-bike.jpg](http://www.redkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/china-dog-on-a-bike.jpg) I’m as seryous as you’re paranoyed. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/16 "2010-01-27T10:45:39Z")
> [@mike125k](#): > > Buy a POS bike to ride to class and keep the good one only for trails. That’s what I came here to post. No one needs a $1000 bike to ride to class. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/17 "2010-01-27T10:47:13Z")
![http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/395.jpg](http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/395.jpg) / thread. A rooster and a chihuahua will solve all of your problems. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/18 "2010-01-27T10:47:42Z")
Spending $1k on a hardtail mountain bike just seems silly in general. I bought my trek used for $300 and beat the piss out of it with no complaints. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/19 "2010-01-27T10:49:43Z")
^my thoughts too… but then again… i spent quite a premium on my motorcycles… sooo hmmmm “I play real sports…not trying to be the best at exercising.” /kennypowers. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2010, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665/20 "2010-01-27T10:53:58Z")
pillows’ big adventure ![http://media.avclub.com/images/articles/article/28326/peewee1_jpg_595x325_crop_upscale_q85.jpg](http://media.avclub.com/images/articles/article/28326/peewee1_jpg_595x325_crop_upscale_q85.jpg) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/additional-bicycle-security-ideas/78665.md?page=2)