How to Prevent Bike Theft
Don’t play Russian roulette when it comes to your wheels. Keep your bike secure with these precautions.
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You Will Need
- A bike
- A fixed object, such as a bike rack
- A U-shaped bike lock
- A cable or chain lock
- A personal identifier
Steps
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Step 1
Leave your bike in an open area with lots of pedestrian traffic.
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Step 2
Secure your bike to a fixed object, such as a bike rack that is bolted to the ground.
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Step 3
Lock your bike using the U-shaped lock to secure the frame of your bike to the rack.
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Place the lock mechanism face-down so it is not easily accessible.
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Step 4
Run a cable or chain lock through both tires and the frame of your bike, securing it to the rack.
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Step 5
Engrave your name, or paint a swatch of color, onto the frame of your bike to make it easily identifiable as your property.
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Step 6
Register your bike with your local police department and with the National Bike Registry.
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Step 7
Remember to secure your bike at home as well, since many bikes thefts occur on personal property.
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The first bicycle was made in France in the early 19th century out of wood and was driven by pushing one’s feet off the ground.
