How to stop bike thieves and protect your bike
- Invest in a good quality lock or U-Lock made from hardened steel or titanium chain.
- Ensure the lock goes through your bike's frame and front wheel, and around a secure metal rack or railing.
- Park your bike in a well-traveled area and avoid dark corners.
- Utilize indoor bike racks whenever possible.
Choose Your Bike Lock Carefully
![the best security is a high-quality u-shaped lock through the bike frame, wheel and bike rack](/sites/default/files/2019-02/Best.jpg)
Best option: U shaped lock through frame, tire and rack
![make sure you thread your cable lock around bike frame, tire and rack to secure](/sites/default/files/2019-02/Better.jpg)
Good Option: Thick cable wire through frame, tire and rack.
![Thin lock cable on a bicycle (that can be cut) is only wrapped around frame and rack](/sites/default/files/2019-02/No-1.jpg)
Poor option: Thin cable around frame and rack