Top five tips for securing your bike

If anyone knows how to keep a bike safe it's Stolen Bristol Bikes supremo Antony. Here are his top five security tips.

1. Don’t use a cable lock. A bolt cutter capable of cropping a cable is your basic thief’s starter tool.
2. The location can make it obvious to a thief that you’ll be gone for a while. This applies to railway stations and cinemas but also to bike storage at workplaces.
3. Never assume that somewhere is secure. Thieves operate in crowded places, quiet places, and lockups with coded exterior doors.
4. Make it look unusual or shabby. And if it’s got suspension, disc brakes and brand names, don’t leave it locked up in public at all. Unless you’re sat a few feet away drinking a pint.
5. Don’t feed the market for stolen bikes. If you’re buying from eBay, check the seller’s history. If you’re buying from Gumtree or classified websites, search their phone number. If anything seems remotely dodgy, walk away.

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