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The ideal solution to bicycle wheel theftIncludes a front and rear wheel locking skewer, with each lock operated using a unique multi combination keyEnsure the security of your wheels at a fraction of their replacement costPinhead offers you the ideal solution to bicycle wheel theft, with their 2 pack lock setThe 2 Pack includes a front and rear wheel locking skewers, with each lock operated using a unique multi combination keyTo ensure the security of your wheels at a fraction of their replacement cost
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So this is a decent article about locking, but again... like always, it misses several critical aspects of bike locking.
Why is smaller better? Because the way you break a u-lock is with a jack, and if you can't get the jack into the lock, you can't break the lock.
>The front wheel will always be easier to take off then the rear, so knowing how to lock it is a valuable skill.
This is wrong. Back wheels come off just a easily as front, and cost more to replace, and i want to punch every writer that says to lock your front wheel because it's "safer" cause it's fucking not and never has been, ever!
Which reminds me, the sheldon brown method doesn't work, btw.
>Using two locks is the most secure method.
No, well maybe, but no, not really. The most secure method is to lock with 300 individual locks in your apartment, and never leave the house. Any intellectually honest person will tell you that you need to be smart, and prepare yourself for when you are lazy, and want to leave your bike out for "just one second" and don't want to bother to lock it, and that's when it gets stolen.
This is a psychological problem. The solution is locking skewers.
This is the method i use, because i'm lazy, and if i have to do anything that makes me do real work (like carry around a bunch of u-locks, or a bullshit cable lock), then i just very well may act stupid and not properly lock up my bike, as it stands, it takes me 2 seconds to lock my bike perfectly securely.
tl;dr: Ideally, you want a small, quality u-lock. This locks your frame and will also lock your seat if you buy a seat cable. Just remember to make a slipknot through the seat's rails (nobody really want's to steal your crappy seat anyway). Next, buy locking skewers!!!. If your front wheel is bolt on, then just wait and see if it ever gets stolen (it probably won't unless you're unlucky), then buy a new front wheel with a skewer, and add a locking skewer. If your back wheel is bolt on, buy a longer u-lock and lock through the rear triangle and rear wheel together. Now, if you really give a shit about your bike, buy a locking top cap. This will save your fork if you come across any jerks that want your sweet, vintage, peugeot chrome fork.
Also, never leave your bike outside over night, ever!
I would just get yourself a locking skewer. Pinhead makes some that are popular.
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Pinhead bicicleta Locking Skewer Set, 2 Pack
My setup, which seems to be working reasonably well, is a Kryptonite evolution mini (U-lock) plus these locking skewers for the wheels. No messing with cables or multiple locks. Since the wheels are pretty safely secured to the bike, you only need to lock the frame to something. Still, I wouldn't leave it unattended for days or in a bad part of town.
I like the mini U-lock because of its portability, but it sometimes makes locking up a little difficult - some poles are too big. I'm still happy with that choice though. I also have a little cable and padlock permanently locking the seat to the frame, to deter casual theft of the seat. The little cable could be cut in seconds with the right tool, though.
https://www.amazon.ca/Pinhead-2-Pack-Bicycle-Locking-Skewer/dp/B001Y9VNS4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1468301735&sr=1-3
Best money you can spend to keep your wheels attached to your bike with no issues.
Trust me. I've had my pinheads on every bike I've owned in the last 8 years - never lost a wheel.
Congrats on the new bike! My SO just picked up that same model yesterday.
Look at Pinhead locking skewers for the wheels. I doubt you'll have to worry about the seat unless you in a really high-risk area, it's not a quick release collar so the seat/seatpost won't be easy to steal.
lots of choices, all of them a matter of degree — [Pinhead skewers](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Y9VNS4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00) are one the better "locking" skewers; i use one on my front wheel, but i realize people with tools can defeat them
Cool find. $40 with the risk of getting hit with 15% duty though. A 2 wheel set of Pinheads can be found at Amazon.ca for roughly the same price: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001Y9VNS4.
Para asegurar la bici, consigue un U-lock con una cadena gruesa, ó dos U-locks. El link te dice dónde y cómo se colocan, pues si no lo haces bien estarías invitando a que te la roben.
Para asegurar las ruedas y el asiento, se le pueden instalar unos skewers parecidos a éstos que traen una llave especial. Debes averiguar los tamaños para tu bici.
Lo más importante es que la bici sea fea :) Así no llama la atención.
https://www.amazon.com/Pinhead-Bicycle-Locking-Skewer-Pack/dp/B001Y9VNS4/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_468_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NFV9GXXY33KGAVENV7SZ
Would something like this help or just be a waste of money? (Along with a ulock and cable): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001Y9VNS4?pc_redir=1409578899&robot_redir=1
You might want to consider the OnGuard + these if you don't want to carry your front wheel around:
http://www.amazon.com/Pinhead-Bicycle-Locking-Skewer-Pack/dp/B001Y9VNS4
You may be able to find these items for cheaper online but as I'm in the UK googling US sites is a pita.
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