Nice solid non-cable bike lock. Preferably a large hardened steel u-bolt lock.
I’ve been a big fan of Kryptonites New York Lock as well as their Kryptolok. Both have really nice mounts to attach the lock to the bike when not in use and the kryptolok comes with a robust cable that makes locking up the wheels easier. (do not use the cable to secure the main bike)
Using them correctly is important as well. Lots of people lock one of the wheels and not the frame. You’ve got to lock the frame itself to a solid object that it can’t be slid off of and optionally lock the wheels to the frame using a cable or chain.
I use three locks; a beefy bike chain through the back tire and frame to the rack, a cable lock joining the front tire to the mix, and a wheel lock on the back tire.
My kryptonite stood up to some would be thieves! They then kicked the shit out of the bike, stole the bracket that holds the headlight as well as the kryptonite lock holder. It was almost impressively petty and made me laugh until I paid more to fix her than it cost to buy her.
Nice solid non-cable bike lock. Preferably a large hardened steel u-bolt lock.
I’ve been a big fan of Kryptonites New York Lock as well as their Kryptolok. Both have really nice mounts to attach the lock to the bike when not in use and the kryptolok comes with a robust cable that makes locking up the wheels easier. (do not use the cable to secure the main bike)
Using them correctly is important as well. Lots of people lock one of the wheels and not the frame. You’ve got to lock the frame itself to a solid object that it can’t be slid off of and optionally lock the wheels to the frame using a cable or chain.
I use three locks; a beefy bike chain through the back tire and frame to the rack, a cable lock joining the front tire to the mix, and a wheel lock on the back tire.
Plus, my bike looks kinda lame so that helps too.
My kryptonite stood up to some would be thieves! They then kicked the shit out of the bike, stole the bracket that holds the headlight as well as the kryptonite lock holder. It was almost impressively petty and made me laugh until I paid more to fix her than it cost to buy her.