My Bike Was Stolen... Quick Lock Tips 

Wtf were you keeping an ebike outside overnight for?

I had very old Trek bike, I use to keep it outside door almost every night. Luckily the theft was rookie and tried to break my strong locker but he failed. After that i keep my bike inside my home.

Same just happened to me

When you leave your bike overnight, you're just making a statement that it's free to whoever can take it.

@@brett19890 people keep blaming the victim.

CONGRATULATIONS I don’t know you but GLAD you GOT YOUR BIKE BACK ! And you being IMMEDIATELY PRO ACTIVE surly was key to your success instead of waiting on the police ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL 👍🏿

Badass

It is bad ass. It’s also a lie. Fun story though

Tried to make the best of it for sure. Not fun, and I still miss that bike.

Very sorry to hear about the brazen thieves targeting your complex. Unfortunately we have let things slip until now there is absolutely no penalty/punishment for property crimes. This is the system we have allowed to be put in place and now we are all paying the price. Wish I could find a torture test style review of the best bike locks on the market today.

@@johne9341 You can thank the democrats who in the USA, maybe in California specifically, they reportedly don't pursue theft of goods under a certain limit. But that's what people vote into office in the name of "equality". Edit: You know, the blue line haters.

He should have put a note on his bike: "Dear Bike Thief, i'm sorry i had to lock it up. Sorry. I hope you sell it to somebody nice who could really use it."

I don't understand that attitude at all. I just got 2 electric bikes and I'm planning on putting trackers on them. That way I can track him down like a dog and extract a pound of flesh when I recover them and perhaps get him to reconsider his life of crime. Of course, I would go armed in case he's uncooperative. To be clear I wouldn't kill someone for stealing my bike, but I would if he threatened my life, which happens.

No one is using it. It was converted into dope money within hours.

Yes… nonsense…. Compassion is a good thing but excusing theft is lame. 🙄 These are not folks stealing to feed their kids or needing a bike to get to work. Come on. This was organized and brazen. When there’s no consequences to taking other peoples property people will begin to feel it’s their right. Pretty soon dopey people will let thieves steal under a certain amount and not make it a crime if this kind of bleeding heart liberalism catches on… ooops they did just that …. In this day following this pandemic time. Who’d a thunk it. 🙄

I whole-heartedly agree on the disc rotor lock with super loud motion activated alarm. Had Court had that, perhaps the entire lot of bikes stolen might have been saved by spooking off the thieves! These rotor locks are relatively inexpensive and compact too -- two additional wins for this type of lock.

GPS trackers can be hidden inside the handlebar too.

Number ONE. Never leave an expensive bike unattended for longer than it will take to steal it. If you make it EASY its gonna be gone. Punk 3 skunk locks on your bike. And a tracker or two. And you will make the lowlifes life very uncomfortable. The whole reason people do wrong is because they think they will get away with it. When you turn up at their house with some mean looking friends like I did when My M1 PRO was stolen. It literally puts the fear of god into them.

@@fender1000100 The problem today is they do get away with it in cesspool cities and states. No accountability.

Nah, he just has money.

Being for forgiving and understanding is great, but, if there’s no accountability, get ready for your city, your community, etc. to go to poop. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WijoL3Hy_Bw.html

It's all a front. Don't look in the kitchen to see how the sausage is made.

Nah, the criminal element of our population would just take over even more.

Wire up the garage so there is live mains current going through the windows. Then set up a camera to film the thieves being thrown across the lawn as their bolt cutters make contact. Now THAT'S a RU-vid video that would get views!😁

Did you ever get that lock? I ended up getting the ‘Kryptonite keeper folding combination lock’ And I’m trying to find out if it’s east to pick/ east to cut through

@@Lohanujuan I ended up getting a heavy chain lock. I don't recall the brand or model, but it was one of the most heavy duty available at Walmart. At the end of the day, we don't ride our bikes often, and this should serve to "keep honest people honest."

Do you mind sharing specifically which Krypto you have? Is it avail on Amazon?

@@thedumasgroupllc kryptonite evolution series 4, avail on Amazon in diff lengths, 10' is $85.

I also had a kryptonite lock before. And the thief ended up taking my entire bike mount away with the bike at night...

@@gn_ghost4757 Welp, at least the lock wasn't the weak point! (Sorry about your bike!) Mine's locked to a table and bike rack, probably 300lbs, gonna be tough to take it all! True story, I live in a gated community with 24hr security, but due to covid they've been short-handed and had some gaps. We don't have garages, just patios, many bikes are locked outside. This week a thief stole a neighbors bike during a security gap overnight, but not two others that had kryptonite locks. We assume the thief looked at the other bikes because the covers were removed. No lock or situation is perfect, but I'm happy with my lock.

Juiced Bikes Hyper-Scorpion weight: 102 lbs ( w/o battery 90lbs ). Normal day parking : Kryptonite Evolution Series-4 LS U Lock 4" x 11.5", weight: 4.10 lbs + Kryptonite Kryptoflex 710 Double Looped Cable 10mm x 7ft weight: 1.15 lbs. Motion sensor alarm. Outside over night parking add : Battery is removed. Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1016 Integrated Chain 10mm x 5.25ft, weight: 9.70 lbs. KryptoLok 10-S Disc Lock DFS, weight: 2.00 lbs + Disc Lock reminder 4.3ft, weight: 0.10 lbs. Future protection ? Thinking of getting a GPS tracker.

Yep, same kind of jerk who steals is the kind to get angry at being thwarted. Spokes and cables cut, tires and seats slashed, frames damaged, you name it. That's why imo it's honestly not worth riding a nice bike unless you have secure storage, or you buy serious full coverage insurance.

They do that so you leave them there, buying them more time to cut through whatever locks you have on them. Punctured tire is usually the first sign.

It's not like people who steal bikes are doing it to screw you over. They are doing it out of desperation, because they too need transportation and unfortunately our society is not based around peoples needs but rather corporate greed. The owning class, those who control our society, are unforgivable. No one should feel so desperate that they feel the need to steal from others just to survive

​@@canadiansmarties Different motivations exist for stealing; it's not solely about survival, and many thefts aren't driven by survival needs. Some people steal out of greed or because they don't want to work. In high crime areas, others steal for entertainment and unneeded luxury items. There are those who don't understand the consequences and steal impulsively or treat it like a sport. As someone who lives in a high crime city and communicates with these people, I can attest to the variety of reasons for theft. I could give several more. Ultimately, suggesting that bikes are stolen purely out of desperation and survival needs, or tying all of it to corporate greed, is simply narrow, oversimplified, and not true.

@@canadiansmarties people who break in and steal multiple bikes by cutting multiple bars are not doing it out of desperation, they are doing it because they don't give a shit about anyone else, it's just numbers for them.

@@UhOhUmm you can think what you want but I don't see people risking jail time for an income as anything but desperation. Unlike the cartoons most "bad guys" aren't doing it for fun or because they enjoy making others suffer. I'm not saying it's justified or ok that they do so just that if you want to understand why people commit crime and how to stop it you have to address the root of the issue which is poverty, mental health, addiction, desperation in a system that lets people suffer constantly. We need societal change with supports for those in need if we want to truly address crime

I don't, as its the root of the problem. People like him vote bleeding hearts that empty the jails and are pro-criminals teaching them that there are no real negative consequences for crime putting the risk to reward ratio so far in their favor. So crime increases, and they just shrug their shoulders and go "I don't understand why". Google Singapore crime rate, and you'll see its virtually non-existent here and part of that is thanks to things like mandatory death penalty for drug dealers with over a 99% conviction rate and under one year execution of sentencing, with strict immigration policy, very well funded mostly plain-clothes police force ready to jump into action, and a population that is extremely anti-crime and will turn in any criminals to guarantee no one can have a career as a criminal in Singapore unlike in blue cities in the US where the lawmakers even want to give felons the right to vote since they know the felons will vote for them. 😡

It's a cheap bike. People spend more on just smokes in a month. Try having a 3k bike stolen and see how you feel. But if you are gonna leave a bike at the mercy of thieves worth over a grand. At least have some fun with the bastards. I recommend skunk locks and trackers. Make them SUFFER stealing your bike. And then make them regret it even more when you track them down. I've already done it.

​@@fender1000100 I live in NYC and the laws are made to protect the criminals. Just try to protect yourself or your property by hurting a criminal and you'll end up going to jail. The laws in NYC are made by corrupt politicians and honest people don't stand a chance of living a good life. The police are quitting because they're not allowed to harm criminals. They have to be gentle with thugs. It totally sux.

Yes just another way the insurance companies duck out of paying for your losses when you get robbed, or so they can collect more money from you for doing nothing.

Ain't certain credit cards cover stolen goods?

But Holland doesnt have the undesirable scabs that North America has..

30 days? Way too low, should be at least 6 month or more

Yeah, t his is one of the big reasons that I'm actually a fan of the cheaper ebikes... because then I'm less afraid to actually ride them ;)

They will also steal your cheap bikes.

@@move_i_got_this5659 Maybe a cheap bike that’s also decorated all girly, AND is too small to be comfortable for most full-grown men? That’s what I ride. I accidentally forgot to lock my bike up TWICE recently, and though most people drive where I am, I’m sure that if someone wanted to steal it, they could’ve. I’m just grateful that the bike was still there when I returned. Lots of kids’ bikes are available for cheap or for free, since kids outgrow them so quickly, and I suppose cheap bikes (just a little over $100 bought new) w/ 20” wheels aren’t appealing to most bike thieves, since they can get a hold of kids’ bikes easily. My cheap 20” folder creaks when I carry even ~20 lbs of cargo (and I’m just under 110 lbs), so I’m thankful to have a bike that does its job, but doesn’t appeal to thieves. Fingers crossed that it remains this way. 🤞

@@MoPoppins in Miami they would steal your girl bike and sell it for 5$ or use it for parts. I’ve lived in places where no one had bike locks and you left your doors unlocked.

@@move_i_got_this5659 It does suck when people “have” to be so desperate for even a few bucks. As a society, we need to do better. If the problem is poor character, I’ve got some effective ideas, but they’d be a tad controversial amongst certain groups of people. 😉

Thats an excellent countermeasure ! Do you know any locks that provide that?

@@fuckinashol no, but if I did, i'd be interested

If you don't take your brilliant arse down to the patent office...

Diamond coated steel wheels don't shatter.

@@dougse-bike9770 it doesn't have to shatter. The sleeve needs to be out of a thread type of material so it can block the wheel from spinning. The same principle the use on police chase cars. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-edmmg9Zf51E.html

I have the surrounds of my house looking ghetto and have expensive Technics 1200 MK4 turntable inside, my friend calls it the abandoned squat

@@vaughntonkin539 dude, I don't mow my lawn, don't put up Christmas lights, have tacky plants, and my screen door is torn up. Gotta look almost destitute lol.

Drugs,stolen bikes?

@@JM-fo1te 😁😁

I live in that area, too. For good locks, I recommend getting on the waiting list for the Hiplok D1000 (check out their website to learn why it's a really good lock--or so they say anyway). There's been good reviews from people who test locks of the Abus Granit extreme 59 260mm (31cm/12" or bigger) and the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 & New York Disc Lock. Even the higher quality folding locks have been shown to be pretty easy to defeat but could work as an another layer. Added locks could be something like the YOHOOLYO Disc Lock Alarm if you have disk brakes, an Abus (level 9) or other strong frame lock/cafe lock like you've mentioned, a hand brake lock, quick-release pedals (you can't ride off with a bike without pedals) and take the seat and/or front wheel off or use locking skewers. Make sure to check what you're locking to that it's fixed to the ground and isn't hiding that it's been cut. I've seen this many times, especially end pieces of the coil type public bike lock stands (the bolts get removed) and the stands that have the thin triangles to lock to because they're easy to cut.

Yeah, it's terrible in Vancouver. I see reddit posts about people doing it pretty brazenly with body guards and then chopping the bikes out in the open. I like that police here are pretty friendly and non violent, but I also want property to be protected. I waited on hold for over an hour to file the police report, so they must have their hands full right now.

@@ElectricBikeReview @ElectricBikeReview.com its crazy how bad its getting. My team and I helped a customer recover and rebuild his Stromer st3 after it was stolen. Then a week later I was on my way to the store (amego) saw a guy cutting the locks on 2 ncms so I chased him away and brought the 2 bikes to the shop and contacted the owner through a Serial number search. And thats just 2 of the many recoveries we did this year. I dislike bike thieves. People work hard to buy their bikes they don't deserve to have them stolen.

It happens more often than you think. Often times people do hear it, but don’t think to get involved.

Yeah they demonstrated this on London City streets. Guy going around, during the day, cutting bike locks and people didn't stop to ask. One of those psychology experiments.

it wasnt an angle grinder. no burn marks on the metal. it was a manual saw.

Good chance no one was around. It only takes a few seconds to grind through most locks. Theif can be through the lock and riding away on the bike in under 90 seconds. Even if someone did here, my first thought upon hearing a random power tool isn't that someone is stealing.

@@colombianomd1 London is weird that way.

Shopping cart not to bad

I'd love a link to a folding bike that can also be used as a shopping cart that's sold in the USA. That sounds like a much better option than heaving a 70+ lb folding bike into a grocery store's shopping cart.

Brompton.

That's a really great suggestion that I hadn't thought of. I don't know how many people were involved, because several bikes went missing each time. Maybe they targeted specific bikes (there was an older one next to mine that was not even locked, and they left it). Perhaps this would discourage riding away... but it's also a dirty inconvenience and it makes riding less fun each time. I feel like we lose more than just our bikes with stuff like this, we also lose our interest in cycling and our freedom to move freely. It sucks.

Hey, thanks! I tried to turn it into a friendly reminder and something positive here. Hope you're doing well, I appreciate the support :)

Good call, thanks for the suggestion J M! Hope you're doing well :)

why not go for the cheapest bike that you would be okay commuting on? Maybe even used and rat it out a little so it is less attractive to steal. It's just what I would do if I live in an area where bike thefts were likely. You might be able to fit several bikes into that $2000 just in case the next bike got stolen too. / Just throwing out an idea. No need to respond because I really don't care what you do but good luck in the future anyway.

Unfortunately, portable angle grinders are cheaper than the best locks, so the criminals win again. You can't shoot 'em, so they have no fear.

You're correct, there's a noticeable trade-off with most of the premium locks. I was focused on price, but weight is usually a big factor as well. I'm not a huge heavy guy, so the increased weight is proportionally greater and does impact my riding and enjoyment too. I usually keep my bikes inside whenever I can, behind a real security system... but not everyone has that option or the space (or the supportive significant other, lol). Thanks for the input!

@@ElectricBikeReview Some of the best security would be a right-wing community or population. They carry guns, don't go stealing as poor scums of society, and care about policies that penalize the thieves and vandals.

Yes n no! Police have to be willing to pursue and prosecute. What good is your fancy tracker if it shows it's in a MS13 gang house!? My cops wouldn't do it! I rely on a mixture of cables, chains and security devices like NutFix....which I really recommend!

Rock on! Glad to hear they've been helpful :D thanks for the comment and encouragement.