Top Tips On Bicycle security From ABUS
Check-list for securing bicycles
The numbers of thefts on the increase – detection rate on the decrease!
The chances of recovering a stolen bicycle are becoming slimmer and slimmer. It
doesn’t have to be like that. With a small outlay you can spoil the fun of even
the clever thief. Here’s a check-list for proper bicycle security to keep the fear
of losing your iron horse in check
Q:
Is the bicycle properly parked?
A:
Never park your bike carelessly. The deserted side street is just as bad as the
quiet parking place. A better bet is a busy stand.
Q:
Do you use an extra lock?
A:
These are on the market in every category of price and quality. High-quality chain
locks or D-locks are to be recommended. The longer the thief takes to pick a lock,
the greater the risk he runs of being caught.
Q:
Is the bike secured to a fixed object?
A:
Wherever possible, you ought to lock your precious bike using a high-quality extra
lock to a fixed object. Long D-locks or high-quality lock-chain combinations are
suitable for this purpose.
Q:
Does your lock act as a deterrent?
A:
A criminal’s energy is soon depleted if he sees that it will take a lot of time
and effort to steal your bike.
Q:
Locking cylinder – a weak point
A:
More and more professional thieves rely on intelligent special tools with which
they can pick locks at ease. A large number of bicycle locks feature what are known
as tubular cylinders (which take a round key). Opening these locks is child’s play
with just one special tool. So: hands off!
Q:
Are your locks certified?
A:
Only top-security products made of hi-tech materials with high-quality locking systems
pass international certification institutes’ tests. The more of these little stickers
or symbols there are on the packaging, the more resistant the products are. ABUS
offers the widest range of Sold Secure (UK Master Locksmiths Association) approved
products available.
Q:
Are they secure against ice spray?
A:
Many cheap locks are produced from steel which gives up the ghost when treated with
ice spray. High-quality locks are resistant to ice spray attacks and carry a certification
seal to this effect.
Q:
Do you always carry your lock around with you?
A:
The best lock doesn’t have a chance if it’s not carried around on the bicycle. ABUS
locks come supplied with the best & most reliable mounting brackets making them
easy to transport.
Q:
The trend towards a secondary lock
A:
Secure your bicycle with two different types of lock, e.g. a D-lock and a cable
lock. Professional thieves generally specialise in one type of lock.