Comments on: Grade your bike locking job http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/ Urban environmental lifestyle blog in Los Angeles Sat, 26 May 2012 08:36:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/comment-page-1/#comment-438911 Siel Fri, 15 May 2009 22:00:05 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=8788#comment-438911 I'm wondering if I should make a trip to Bikerowave to have my seat and handlebars secured somehow. But right now I don't even take any of the accessories off -- basket, lights -- which are easily removable.... Am I tempting fate? My bike's not that fancy.... I’m wondering if I should make a trip to Bikerowave to have my seat and handlebars secured somehow. But right now I don’t even take any of the accessories off — basket, lights — which are easily removable…. Am I tempting fate? My bike’s not that fancy….

]]> By: Don Hosek http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/comment-page-1/#comment-438355 Don Hosek Wed, 13 May 2009 18:29:05 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=8788#comment-438355 I use a cable lock and a U lock. Generally U lock through frame and rear tire, cable through frame and front tire. I replaced the quick-release mechanism for the seat and put in a standard bolt after I had a seat stolen. I lost a rear wheel once when someone cut the cable and stole the wheel (presumably after discovering that I also had the U-lock on the bike). Since then, I try to always hit the back wheel with the U-lock. <abbr><em>Don Hosek’s last blog post..<a href="http://la-stories.blogspot.com/2009/04/mary-recapitated.html" rel="nofollow">Mary, recapitated</a></em></abbr> I use a cable lock and a U lock. Generally U lock through frame and rear tire, cable through frame and front tire. I replaced the quick-release mechanism for the seat and put in a standard bolt after I had a seat stolen. I lost a rear wheel once when someone cut the cable and stole the wheel (presumably after discovering that I also had the U-lock on the bike). Since then, I try to always hit the back wheel with the U-lock.

Don Hosek’s last blog post..Mary, recapitated

]]> By: Jenn (TinyChoices.com) http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/comment-page-1/#comment-438154 Jenn (TinyChoices.com) Tue, 12 May 2009 22:32:36 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=8788#comment-438154 I've got my wheels and seat locked on with a proprietary locking system which needs a special key to get these things off, and I use a ridiculously heavy Kryptonite "NYC" chain and lock. Seems to be working, as I leave my bike locked up outside my apt and work buildings 24/7/365... that chain sure is heavy, though! <abbr><em>Jenn (TinyChoices.com)’s last blog post..<a href="http://tinychoices.com/2009/05/12/bike-commuting-jumpstart/" rel="nofollow">Bike Commuting Jumpstart</a></em></abbr> I’ve got my wheels and seat locked on with a proprietary locking system which needs a special key to get these things off, and I use a ridiculously heavy Kryptonite “NYC” chain and lock. Seems to be working, as I leave my bike locked up outside my apt and work buildings 24/7/365… that chain sure is heavy, though!

Jenn (TinyChoices.com)’s last blog post..Bike Commuting Jumpstart

]]> By: How Green Is My Valley http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/comment-page-1/#comment-438109 How Green Is My Valley Tue, 12 May 2009 18:35:21 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=8788#comment-438109 It depends on where I am, but when I'm leaving it in an exposed location, my locking system would get a B+/A-. I don't lock the seat, but I do everything else he recommends. That's based on the earlier videos--I haven't watched this one yet. It depends on where I am, but when I’m leaving it in an exposed location, my locking system would get a B+/A-. I don’t lock the seat, but I do everything else he recommends.

That’s based on the earlier videos–I haven’t watched this one yet.

]]> By: M http://greenlagirl.com/grade-your-bike-locking-job/comment-page-1/#comment-438104 M Tue, 12 May 2009 17:53:34 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=8788#comment-438104 I'm with Gary on this one. I have a variety of locks and the number and which I use depends on how long I intend on leaving my bike and where it is. I got tired of worrying about my seat so I replaced the quick release. I also try to have a variety of locks, especially if I am going someplace I am not familiar with since some of the racks or lack of bike racks, can make locking up a bike more challenging. I actually find my panniers to be the most annoying part of locking my bike on a normal basis though. I sometimes have to strategically plan my errands so my panniers aren't filled with stuff after my first errand stop. Otherwise I have to worry about dragging the stuff along with me to the next destination or risking leaving it outside with my bike. I’m with Gary on this one. I have a variety of locks and the number and which I use depends on how long I intend on leaving my bike and where it is. I got tired of worrying about my seat so I replaced the quick release. I also try to have a variety of locks, especially if I am going someplace I am not familiar with since some of the racks or lack of bike racks, can make locking up a bike more challenging. I actually find my panniers to be the most annoying part of locking my bike on a normal basis though. I sometimes have to strategically plan my errands so my panniers aren’t filled with stuff after my first errand stop. Otherwise I have to worry about dragging the stuff along with me to the next destination or risking leaving it outside with my bike.

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