| Many children look forward to having a bicycle of their | | | | front wheel and one for the back. However, if one of |
| own and as adults, we sometimes give in to our | | | | the wheels can be easily removed, remove it and |
| temptation to buy the best one in the store, whether | | | | chain it to the next one. |
| we could afford it or not. Then, one day, we find out | | | | Additionally, make sure that the fasteners you are |
| that someone else likes it better than we do, because | | | | using are sturdy and that you are using them correctly. |
| they had stolen it from us. | | | | You may also be surprise to learn that some riders do |
| Every year, hundreds of bicycles are stolen from their | | | | not secure any of their wheels when they lock it. They |
| owners and only a very small percentage of that is | | | | simply attach, the bars to the stationary structure and |
| ever returned to their rightful owners. Therefore, | | | | leave them there. |
| although the following suggestions cannot guarantee | | | | No, the wheels need to be protected as well. |
| you that no one will steal yours, they will help to reduce | | | | It will also be a good idea to use two different security |
| the likelihood of it happening. | | | | tools. That is, you can use a chain and a U- Lock, |
| Lock It | | | | instead of using two chain. |
| This may seem obvious, but you will be surprise at the | | | | Removable Accessories |
| number of bikes that have been stolen because their | | | | If you have accessories such as a mirror or two, lights |
| owner fails to lock them. | | | | and horns, that can be easily removed, do not leave |
| When you are out, you may not think that there is a | | | | them behind. Take them off and walk with them |
| need to lock it because you would be out of the | | | | because they sometimes attract the attention of |
| building in less that five minutes. However, it takes less | | | | someone whose intention is to steal from you. |
| that five minutes for someone to walk or ride away | | | | Safe Storage |
| with it. | | | | Always make sure that you are leaving it is a relatively |
| Yes, lock it and additionally, always make sure that it is | | | | safe location. Somewhere where many people are |
| secured to a stable structure. | | | | and not in an isolated area and when you are at home, |
| Two Security Methods | | | | it is always best to store it inside the house. |
| Use two locks to secure it as well, that is one for the | | | | |