Making your bike theft-resistant

Glue your Vans to the pedals. Simples

i don't have vans.

converse innit.

Do not post about how to remove the superglue. This thread is public.

Don;t think it matter that much really, it going to take a bit to remove the glue in the first place, saddle are idea because they take second to removed, anymore it's north worth it as the next bike down is a better bet.

Ok, I've been researching in great detail for a new set of hubs and whilst doing so stumbled upon what could be a great security feature for all us lot with track spindles & nuts.

They are quite innovative, carry a number of different patents etc, are available in M9 & M10 thread and state they are specificaly made for bikes (they make a load of other sizes for other applications). The tool required is individual to the nuts you order and registered to you when you buy them, and the nuts have no flat surfaces and generally taper off at an approx 30deg angle. Also stated is that they are capable of handling high torque situations - like tightening track nuts.

Best of all is the price = £14 for 1 tool and 2 nuts. They do discounts for larger orders apparently.

Given this is public I can if people wish post the link up here, or send a link in a pm to anyone who wants it.

My conclusion to all this is to get a good insurance, decent lock (one) and don't get emotionally attached to you bike (the hard part). If you live in London your bike will get stolen one day. I think riding around with 2 heavy locks and alarm just destroys the joy and simplicity of riding singlespeed.

My conclusion to all this is to get a good insurance, decent lock (one) and don't get emotionally attached to your bike (the hard part). If you live in London your bike will get stolen one day. I think riding around with 2 heavy locks and alarm just destroys the joy and simplicity of riding singlespeed.

And remember to glue on loads of balls.

i don't have vans.

converse innit.

Imagine the foot retention, and the coolest hipster look as you'll have to track stand every where.

If you live in London your bike will get stolen one day.

It doesn't have to be, unless you live in the E1 postcode.

And remember to glue on loads of balls.

i glue my balls to my frame. the slightest tug and i know wassup.

YouTube - The NeoCube 01

Dirt cheap now from DX and a zillion other places.

A bloke in Spiterfields sell these

I gonna do the metal balls and superglue thing.

Great tip.

I've resorted to the multiple bike technique - basically I never leave a nice bike locked up and unattended if I can possibly help it. I've got an old Claud Butler set up as a single speed beer bike for when I go out and have to leave the bike locked in some shady urban spot. It looks like shite with a certain amount of real (non-structural) rust on show and plenty of dirt. But I actually love riding it - the relaxed frame geometry and big tatty saddle give a ride as soft, silent and comfortable as a well-worn pair of slippers.

I bouhgt a 99p lock from the 99p store to lock my brooks to my frame. It just about gets round and stiops some pikey opportunistic swine from half inching it!

Mind you, the kind of people who like a brooks saddle and know of its worth are generally not your bike thief kind of people...

Mind you, the kind of people who like a brooks saddle and know of its worth are generally not your bike thief kind of people...

You would be surprised!!

cant remember if I posted in here or not - I have used solder in the allen bolts to make them flush, not as easy to remove as a glued ball bearing as you need a soldering iron to remove.

*was only two pages, I havent posted ;)

I was required to get bike register gold membership for the insurance on my mountain bike. It comes with a little rfid chip thingy that you glue on the inside of the seat tube. Its pretty much impossible to take out if youve glued it in properly and you get a little warning sticker to stick on the outside of the frame. If you get your bike nicked and you spot it, call the cops and they can come scan the bike and prove its yours.
Ive no idea how effective it is, like I said I had to buy it for insurance purposes, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

A bloke in Spiterfields sell these

really? i fancy getting some magnetic bearings. had bad experiences with supergluing. always a huge nightmare to get out.

whistles to himself and looks at feet

ha! shit i didn't just mean that. i did it to my own seat pin and saddle previously, and didn't enjoy it then.

After reading all this I'm convinced that smearing dog shit is the only real way to be sure that those bike taking bastards wont steal your bike.

Either that or using 6 different D locks & 6 varying sized cable locks, that might also do the trick.

Who wants to ride on a bike that looks like shit? A good D lock around the frame and rear wheel, with the skewers replaced with non-quick release versions which come with a little key to undo (no allen bolts). Or take off the front wheel and D lock with the rest, less convenient but safest.

Does anyone know if it's safe to leave a bike at a bike park at a train/tube station? By 'Bike Park' do they just mean a few bits of metal sticking out of the ground? London sucks in comparison to most of Europe in bike security.

Cover the frame in stickers - if in doubt what to use, make the reflective. ;-) When you get off your bike, glare at anyone who looks shady. And use mini boxing gloves for your saddle hangers. It's worked for me so far.*

• Never left my bike in E1 though.**
  
  

** I may try doing this when I'm having one of "those" days. And watch the bike from a cafe across the street.