Where to securely park my bike?

[FastAndCurious]

So I recently got a bike. It was expensive (like everything else). I would like to do what I can to prevent theft of it.
I would like to ride it up to the squares (Sumter, Spanish Springs and Brownwood) and maybe stop for a coffee or lunch.
Any ideas on the proper way to secure it (I have a locking chain mechanism) while I am away from it?
So far, I have not seen any bike racks.
I see lamposts and palm trees that would work but I don't want to violate any rules by securing it to them.
Thanks for any ideas.

[ohioshooter]

I have used a bike rack at Sumter and Brownwood. Just have to look, Brownwood has at least 2 that I know of, I think there should be more.

[Keefelane66]

So I recently got a bike. It was expensive (like everything else). I would like to do what I can to prevent theft of it.
I would like to ride it up to the squares (Sumter, Spanish Springs and Brownwood) and maybe stop for a coffee or lunch.
Any ideas on the proper way to secure it (I have a locking chain mechanism) while I am away from it?
So far, I have not seen any bike racks.
I see lamposts and palm trees that would work but I don't want to violate any rules by securing it to them.
Thanks for any ideas.
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Also a hidden Air Tag or Tile gps tracker

[Daxdog]

Dude, look around how many bike racks do you need. I ride to Brownwood a lot bike rack at Dunkn and at Fenny grill just right of the restaurant, ride there a lot also never had a bad meal there!

[Mortal1]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There are bike racks in the parking lots in all the town squares.

[DAVES]

So I recently got a bike. It was expensive (like everything else). I would like to do what I can to prevent theft of it.
I would like to ride it up to the squares (Sumter, Spanish Springs and Brownwood) and maybe stop for a coffee or lunch.
Any ideas on the proper way to secure it (I have a locking chain mechanism) while I am away from it?
So far, I have not seen any bike racks.
I see lamposts and palm trees that would work but I don't want to violate any rules by securing it to them.
Thanks for any ideas.

I use a cable. My cable is the type where it is coiled. Easy to store yet long enough to secure the frame and the wheels. A chain unless it is a hardened chain is not more resistant to a bolt cutter than is a cable. The typical locks, including mine, can be opened quickly with a hammer. Many bikes, including mine the wheels and the seat have those quick release latches. They can be replaced with normal bolts so that a thief will need tools to steal them. Terms of bikes and price, I own three bikes, I actually cut back. I sold off 6-7 when we moved. The bike I ride mostly, is a middle quality bike, well USED, will not be a prime target for thieves.

Suggestion, be sure to carry tools and a spare tube. With all the construction around here, I've had more flats than I can recall, pre-villages.

[tophcfa]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

The very expensive battery packs on the e bikes will be a favorite target for thieves.

[Keefelane66]

I use a cable. My cable is the type where it is coiled. Easy to store yet long enough to secure the frame and the wheels. A chain unless it is a hardened chain is not more resistant to a bolt cutter than is a cable. The typical locks, including mine, can be opened quickly with a hammer. Many bikes, including mine the wheels and the seat have those quick release latches. They can be replaced with normal bolts so that a thief will need tools to steal them. Terms of bikes and price, I own three bikes, I actually cut back. I sold off 6-7 when we moved. The bike I ride mostly, is a middle quality bike, well USED, will not be a prime target for thieves.

Suggestion, be sure to carry tools and a spare tube. With all the construction around here, I've had more flats than I can recall, pre-villages.
I picked up a small manual air pump Amazon a a small bottle of Slime in a pinch works pretty good I carry in my bike pouch

[mikempp]

So I recently got a bike. It was expensive (like everything else). I would like to do what I can to prevent theft of it.
I would like to ride it up to the squares (Sumter, Spanish Springs and Brownwood) and maybe stop for a coffee or lunch.
Any ideas on the proper way to secure it (I have a locking chain mechanism) while I am away from it?
So far, I have not seen any bike racks.
I see lamposts and palm trees that would work but I don't want to violate any rules by securing it to them.
Thanks for any ideas.

Put a long chain on the bike so as the thief is fleeing he falls over the handle bars. Give us all a good laugh. Lots of videos how on YouTube.

[bowlingal]

All Rec centers have bike racks....especially by the pools

[La lamy]

I recommend 2 locks, 1 for the wheels to bike, 2nd one for the bike to tree or lamp post. I know Spanish Springs square doesn't have much to tie off on. Good luck!

[rrtjp]

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Also a hidden Air Tag or Tile gps tracker
Air tags are very inexpensive and work great as a security tracker. I would suggest you remove the little speaker in the air tag. This way in the event that your bike or whatever you want to keep is stolen it will no longer beep when you try to locate it alerting the thief that you have a tracking device hidden somewhere, locate it and toss it out and continue on his way with your property. There are a few YouTube videos that show you how to remove the speaker. I have done this to my air tag it’s fairly easy. Without the speaker the air tag still functions the same with the exception of an audio signal.

[Petersweeney]

I’d rather walk……

[mkjelenbaas]

So I recently got a bike. It was expensive (like everything else). I would like to do what I can to prevent theft of it.
I would like to ride it up to the squares (Sumter, Spanish Springs and Brownwood) and maybe stop for a coffee or lunch.
Any ideas on the proper way to secure it (I have a locking chain mechanism) while I am away from it?
So far, I have not seen any bike racks.
I see lamposts and palm trees that would work but I don't want to violate any rules by securing it to them.
Thanks for any ideas.
Didn’t you think of that before the purchase? Time to make a decision by yourself and GO FOR IT!!

[Bay Kid]

Such a shame that people can't be trusted anymore. No fear of being caught.

[sowilts]

Have an older Bianchi with Campagnolo, leather saddle. Can’t replace it, I stay with it. If someone wants it they have to take me with them. ������

[airstreamingypsy]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

"Decent thief" is an oxymoron.

[toeser]

I use a cable. My cable is the type where it is coiled. Easy to store yet long enough to secure the frame and the wheels. A chain unless it is a hardened chain is not more resistant to a bolt cutter than is a cable. The typical locks, including mine, can be opened quickly with a hammer. Many bikes, including mine the wheels and the seat have those quick release latches. They can be replaced with normal bolts so that a thief will need tools to steal them. Terms of bikes and price, I own three bikes, I actually cut back. I sold off 6-7 when we moved. The bike I ride mostly, is a middle quality bike, well USED, will not be a prime target for thieves.

Suggestion, be sure to carry tools and a spare tube. With all the construction around here, I've had more flats than I can recall, pre-villages.

After three flats in a couple of months, I thought "screw this." I went to a bike shop and said I want my tires replaced with the best you have and I want flat-resistant liners, but not the metal types that can actually cause a flat.

He put on Continental tires and used a fabric liner (I suppose like Kevlar). Long story short, I have ridden those tires 11,000 miles without a single flat. In the past, most of my tires were shot in 4-7,000 miles. I figure these have at least 1,000 miles left in them.

[jrref]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

Right, no matter what you do it will get stolen at some point if it's an expensive or desirable bike. The only way i would lock it up is while getting a coffee at Dunkin Donuts while it is in plain sight.

Never think you can lock it up and go into BlueFin for dinner, for example, and it will still be there when you return.

[Geodyssey]

Such a shame that people can't be trusted anymore. No fear of being caught.


This is America.

[Toymeister]

I'llConsider a frame lock. Also known as ring lock or hub lock. These are the standard lock of Holland (The Netherlands). As the name suggests it is permanently attached to the frame, it secured like a ring through the spokes preventing ride aways, a chain (or cable) that snaps into the lock is optional.

Here is how it works in practice, normal bike rack, no change. Night at the square?: Park In front of a cart on the inner square and use the frame lock without the chain. Ebikes are too heavy to carry away and it can't roll.

They are heavy but on an ebike that doesn't matter. Available on Amazon but might be cheaper on Bikeinn | Online store for bicycles and cycling equipment (http://www.bikeinn.com).

Axa Unisex - Adult Defender with RL 100 Bicycle Lock - Black, One Size https://a.co/d/j3vPG6a

[Larryandlinda]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

Roger that Mortal.
We always suggest bicycles as an investment.
Unlike a car which averages out over 65 cents per mile and depreciates, has high upkeep, tags. insurance.....(we know we have several in our fleets!) the practical bicycle let's say $700,costs $350 the second time you ride it, $233 per ride the third time blah blah blah.
we offer great used bikes for far less, and note EVERYONE on a bike is riding a USED bike - by no means is USED a 4 letter word, especially with all the giver-uppers from the Pandemic.
My wife married a used man and he's still doing well.
In my car i carry a portable, not-too-noisy Dewalt cordless cutter that can go right through our $120 lock in a few seconds.I mean hot knife and butter.
So yes, locks are for honest people, and we recommend parking next to a better bike with a worse lock.
Larry and Linda
bike123.com

[golfnut]

in your garage

[Love2Swim]

Didn’t you think of that before the purchase? Time to make a decision by yourself and GO FOR IT!!

Nice, not.

[JGibson]

If the thief has an iPhone he will get a notification on his phone that an Airtag is following him.

[retiredguy123]

Put a long chain on the bike so as the thief is fleeing he falls over the handle bars. Give us all a good laugh. Lots of videos how on YouTube.
In today's world, it sounds like a potential injury lawsuit against the bike owner.

[Bruce1701]

The very expensive battery packs on the e bikes will be a favorite target for thieves.

All the e-bikes I know of have unique battery designs to fit specific e-bikes. They are not standard. I think this would limit the resale market

[ohioshooter]

To my knowledge all Ebike batteries are locked. I’ve owned 3 different brands and they all locked.

[Daxdog]

Check out the “Lockpickinglawer” on YouTube!

[Oldragbagger]

The very expensive battery packs on the e bikes will be a favorite target for thieves.

My battery pack is locked onto the frame of the bike. It came that way.

[Margterrymcg]

define expensive...1k+ is a low end good bike. the more expensive the more protection you'll need. if your wheels/saddle are on quick release they will be taken first. takes a decent thief about 15 seconds to steal a bike no matter how well it's protected.

A good bike for a casual rider is $350-400, after that is ego and motivation for thieves who realize how expensive the bike is