Bicycle Lock-up

PROPER LOCK-UP BICYCLES

PRACTICE PROPER LOCKING TECHNIQUES! WHILE A ROAD BIKE IS A UNIQUE STYLE OF BIKE, THE FOUNDATION OF PROPER LOCK-UPS STILL APPLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING YOUR ROAD BIKE TO COMMUTE. PLEASE LOOK TO OUR STANDARD BICYCLE LOCK-UP TAB FOR TIPS ON LOCKING PROCEDURE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOCK.

BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOCKING ROAD BIKES SPECIFICALLY.

ON THE ROAD

When on a ride, carrying a heavier lock isn’t always an option. It’s best to keep your bike in sight, and near you at all times when not riding. Carrying a cable can be helpful to attach your bike to an immovable object, or another road bike, to prevent grab and dash theft, but is only a deterrent.

ON THE TRAILER, BIKE RACK OR TRUCK BED

It is important to lock your bikes while in transport. With some variation based on travel location, and duration of stop, we recommend using Ultimate Security products when possible. Make sure to lock to the most immovable object available. Installing a ground anchor, like the Stronghold, in the bed of a truck or trailer can work as a great immovable object.

AT HOME

Locking your bike at home is crucial, especially with high value road bikes. Garage doors are not as secure as you may believe and are easily violated. We recommend an ultimate security lock to an immovable object. A ground anchor like the Stronghold can work great as an immovable object.

SOCIAL

Be careful about sharing your riding schedule and bike on public social networks. Thieves may use social riding apps to watch where a rider with an expensive bike, starts and ends their rides to pinpoint the location of where the bike is stored. If possible, start and end your rides from varying locations.