How to properly lock up a bike
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- Steve Madden , Editor-in-Chief of Bicycling and Mountain Bike Magazines
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Steve Madden
Editor-in-Chief of Bicycling and Mountain Bike Magazines
What's the best way to lock up a bike? And what kind of lock do you need? Steve Madden, editor of Bicycling Magazine, shows the proper way to lock up a bike.
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How to properly lock up a bike
- One lock is good. Two locks are better.
- Always lock your bike to something sturdy and solid, like a fence, bike rack, or tall tree. Make sure it’s something that’s tall enough that the bike can’t be lifted over it (like a parking meter.)
- A U-lock is great for securing your frame. Make sure it’s nice and tight.
- For the second — run a cable (or chain) through the rear tire and again through the frame.
- Secure both ends together with a padlock or key lock. Always test the lock to make sure it’s secure.
- If you have a quick release front wheel — pop it off and take it with you. If you can’t take the wheel with you, run the cable through the front wheel as well.
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