What do you do if someone steals your bike?

10 things to do if your bike’s been stolen!

1. Alert social media.
2. List your bike as stolen.
3. Report the theft to the police.
4. File an insurance claim.
5. Report it to Kryptonite or OnGuard.
6. Check ebay, Gumtree, craigslist. How to set up alerts.
7. Check the flea markets and pawn shops!
8. Let your local bike shops know.

Where do you put a bike lock when not in use?

With that said you may be wondering, “Where do I put my bike lock while riding?” The best places to put your bike lock while riding are either inside a backpack, inside a pannier, on your person, or attached to your bike frame.

Are U-locks more secure?

So for this reason, the best u-locks are more secure than the best portable chains. However, chains that are as thick as u-locks offer the same resistance to bolt croppers and because they don’t suffer from the same inherent security issues and are harder to attack with power tools, offer better protection.

How can I track my stolen bike?

You can find your stolen bike or missing bicycle as soon as possible.

1. Way 1. Use Security Camera Footage.
2. Way 2. Use Cycle GPS Devices.
3. Way 3. Check Craigslist.
4. Way 4. Go to Flea Markets.
5. Way 5. Register Your Stolen Bike.
6. Way 6. Try Your Social Media.
7. Way 7. Fill an Insurance Claim.

What can I use to lock my bike?

How to Secure a Bike Without a Lock

• Don’t let yours be their first choice. Let your bike get lost in the crowd. Park next to a nicer bike.
• Improvise a lock. Zip ties. Vines and twigs. Bungee cord. Helmet strap.
• Dismantle your bike. Remove a wheel. Loosen a wheel. Dislodge the chain. Take your seat post.

How to lock up a bike with a U-lock?

Attach the U-lock or chain around the rear wheel, the frame and the bike rack as above. Then push one end of the cable through the front wheel, pass one loop through the other loop and secure the first loop to the main lock. The advantage of this method is that the cable is very light.

How do I Secure my Bike to prevent theft?

Combining a secure U-lock to secure the frame with a sturdy chain or reinforced cable lock for the wheels is a popular option and enough to deter opportunistic thieves, leaving them searching for an easier target.

How do you lock up a bike with a cable?

Using a cable and a U-lock Another very popular technique is to use one decent lock and a cable. Attach a u-lock or chain around the rear wheel, the frame and the bike rack as above. Then push one end of the cable through the front wheel, pass one loop through the other loop and secure the first loop to the main lock.

How do I keep my bike wheels from being stolen?

Use your locks to keep your wheels from being stolen, too. If you choose to double your security by using both a U-lock and a steel chain, first thread the U-lock through to the bike frame, the bike rack or other secure structure, and one wheel. Then, loop the cable lock through both the front and back wheel, as well as through the U-lock.