Comments on: Hal Grades Your Bike Locking 3: The Final Warning!

By: jhkljkljlk

jhkljkljlk — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:55:00 +0000

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By: yonas

yonas — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:46:00 +0000

That was so awesome. I love that guy.

By: Dkkdk

Dkkdk — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Sorry, never mind- I just read Hal's response below.

By: Dkkdk

Dkkdk — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Sometimes you need to take your handle bars off to put some grease in there. How do you get them off with a ball bearing epoxyed in there?

By: Sean o' Riada

Sean o' Riada — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:32:00 +0000

Love your videos Hal! If you ever come to Ireland I'll buy you a Guinness!

By: Greg Gross

Greg Gross — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Great stuff. I still say bike thieves should be treated like horse thieves in the Old West. But until we're legally allowed to string them up from the nearest tree or lamp post, smart bike security is the next best bet. Keep on bringing the knowledge.

By: uygfyfvhgvhj

uygfyfvhgvhj — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:46:00 +0000

I like how his shorts get shorter in each film.

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:22:00 +0000

best way to lock up your bike, don't live in the city!

By: Cameron Badal

Cameron Badal — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:16:00 +0000

Ah the bridgestone RB-2, that is my favorite of all my bikes.

By: Psleeth

Psleeth — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Thanks Hal!!!!! Love the info, very helpful! AND GREAT ATTITUDE!

By: wholesale fasteners

wholesale fasteners — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Hi,

Nice article guys, I liked it.

By: Ovis2000

Ovis2000 — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:07:00 +0000

Hal, what is your opinion on Pinhead locks 4 pack lock set?

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RegistryCleaners10.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:44:33 +0000

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By: Kristen Simmons

Kristen Simmons — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:21:37 +0000

LOL you only care about how well your bike is locked after it gets stolen. I got one stolen right out of my building's garage when I lived in DC. Never thought that was possible!

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:59:27 +0000

Hal is awesome.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:33:19 +0000

while the auxilary cable is clever and i havent seen it before i do see a flaw in it. the purpose of using both cable and u-lock is not only to secure the front and rear wheels but also to stump potential thieves because if you have the tools to crack a u lock you need different tools for a cable lock which is not always on hand, and vice versa. the flaw with the aux cable is if the u lock is cracked so is the cable. i use a u lock and a cable lock together to prevent theft, in areas of high theft or a long time storage i use two cables and a u lock sometimes even a chain

By: Georwatterutt

Georwatterutt — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:08:26 +0000

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By: Damon Spark

Damon Spark — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:14 +0000

There are so many things wrong with this. Epoxy a ball bearing into your stem bolt? How are you ever going to take it off? They don't even make them like that anymore anyhow. Cities need to invest covered bike lockers so thieves can't even tell what bikes are in there and can't swipe the parts!

By: paul c, SF

paul c, SF — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:51:32 +0000

I'm not sure if anyone answered Mark K about the long kryptonite lock problem. Long before the "bic solution" was discovered, thieves discovered that a tire jack (Volvo's was preferred at the time) could get inside one and pop it. I assume that's how my #3 above was taken in seconds. I hear that freon was also used to freeze then shatter it (may be urban legend). Basically, its length just gives thieves a lot of space to work in.

By: paul c, SF

paul c, SF — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:43:51 +0000

Great Film! Should be required viewing.
I've had 4 bikes stolen in SF over 30+ years (approx 1 each 10 yrs.), and mostly it's due to stupidity.
HOWEVER.
I've also found there are two things about thefts that you don't mention in your video, because you're talking mechanics (physics and topology).
One is probabilities (chance). If you leave your bike for .5 hours, the chance is pretty low, except in prime theft spots. You play those odds all the time. Ex.: #3 parked out front of library with kryptonite for 10 min. Much nicer bike parked next to me with same lock. Analysis: Hi theft area with lookout and list that included a kid carrier. Shoulda used 2nd lock in old fashioned (but effective) cage-style lock protector bike rack.
Other thing: Psychology. Many use this already. Crap up the bike so it's not sparkly new. Stickers, dirty, duct tape, paint, ripped up (but functional) seat, etc. If they're desperate (chance again!), they'll take it anyway. But I suspect the pros won't be as interested as in a spiffy new bike.
Also, out of sight of the street is way safer than visible from the cruising van.
Or, if on the street, right where you can keep an eye on it.
Finally, I never spend over $400 for a bike now. Less attractive, one hopes, and certainly not as great a loss, if you're wrong. And get used to the idea that if you manage to keep it for 10 years you're doing well, and can let it go easier. I try not to get too attached to machines, even my trusty bike. Kinda Zen: it's a CA thing.