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Nothing can ruin your day faster than finding that thieves have made off with your loyal two-wheeled friend. Here are some steps you can take to keep that from happening.
Step One Whenever possible, lock your bike to a permanent fixture in a secure room. If you must leave it outdoors, park it in an open, well-lit area, ideally near bikes that look more expensive than your own.
Step Two Using a steel U-shaped lock and cable, lock your bike to a fixed object, such as a bike rack or street sign, and wind a cable through both tires. Make sure that the bike cannot be lifted over the object, such as over a parking meter.
Step Three Leave as little space as possible within the "U" of the lock to make it harder for thieves to pry it open.
Step Four Keep the lock off the ground to avoid giving the thief leverage to hammer or smash it.
Step Five Position the keyhole of the lock so that it faces the ground. This will inhibit the thief's ability to manipulate the lock.
Step Six Remove the front wheel and lock both the wheel and the frame together with the U-lock if it's a quick-release wheel.
Step Seven Take your bike seat with you if it's easily removable and/or expensive.
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