LOCK YOUR BIKE LIKE THIS!!! (I almost had my bike stolen for NOT doing this!)
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Locking your bike should be straight forward - well I got it wrong haha. So thought I would share some tips on the best way of securing your bike while out and about.
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Types of lock: 1:45
How to lock: 3:15
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Top tip. Any gaffe tape around the bike stand, check to make sure someone has not cut through the stand.
They come along later, remove the gaffa tape and steal your bike.
Also, give the bike stand a pull as some can lift out the ground.
damn thats smart
Thank you, Katie. I'm 76 years old and live on the west coast of Canada. Your weather is probably similar to ours. I have just started riding a bike again but now it is with an e-Bike. These bikes are much heavier than a normal bike. The problem I have had is riding a bike that is the wrong size. My bike was simply too big and I did not feel comfortable on it so had to exchange it for something smaller. E-bikes are great for seniors with mobility issues. Hiplocks are great. I use the Z Lock Combo and their heavy-duty Hip Lock Original.
Loving your content Katie. So many things you cover for us "average" cyclists .( repairs , maintenance , security ) Most channels obsessed with getting bike 1 kg lighter or shaving a few seconds of your PB blah, blah . Your a breath of fresh air and I thank you for that. Never stop :-)
Thanks David :)
I fell out of the love for cycling, then your new series popped up in my list and in 2 days back on it enjoying zwifting until I find a group to ride with. Keep smashing Katie
Yassssss Adam!!!
Yeah, Katie, I have watched your vids on and off for a few years. You certainly keep me going on the bike. I love your biking story, I like your honesty, failures and success' and the fact that you have the courage to put yourself in the light. A real ambassador for normal cyclists. The Northern accent is even beginning to grow on me;-)
Haha the northern accent is just 🔥😎
Katie Kookaburra I bought a Hiplock. I hope you have some commission. I did tell them it was due to your channel.
I bought the Diplock DX and 2x Ziploks for my bike, simply based on your video. So hard to find good quality locks in Sydney. Now I can ride about inner Sydney suburbs and centennial park with much more confidence when I lock it up there to at my local cafe. I am so very pleased with them too!! Cheers Katie .. and thanks for the video ! mike
I put the u-lock through the rear wheel and around the seat-stay, that locks both the frame and the rear wheel. Use the zip-lock to lock the front wheel to the down-tube.
Exactly, mate. I lived in London. Had one lock: D locked bike through seat tube, rear wheel to post. You need a lock big enough, though.
@@ryand141 ya hiploks not that long undornately
@@mikeinnator3360 Did you mean Pitlocks or Hexlox? Proof read please and edit out the undornately into unfortunately.
@@lazurm i mean hiplocks. And it seem like you understood what i said. So no need to edit
Really helpful and good advice Katie, I've sent a link to this and another video of yours to my daughter who is relatively new to cycling and unfortunately had her first bike stolen in London last year. Keep the videos coming!
Great Job Katie, so many people have no idea as to how to lock their bike properly !!! The only addition I might add is, if you have a quick disconnect seat use a small cable and lock it to the frame 👍👍👍
Ahhh so lock the saddle to the frame too? Never even thought of that, good tip Jerry!
years ago i had my seat nicked - it was quickrelease. does any1 really change the height of their saddle during a ride? just replace it with a bolt/allen key 1
Got back on a bike this morning for the first time in 27 years. Found your channel just now. I think I'm going to find it very useful, thank you!
You’ve inspired me Katie.
My usual rides are 20/30 miles.
I’m aiming for a 60 mile ride by the end of July. Building my stamina and taking onboard a lot of your tips. So thank you!
I seem to be out of work due to the entertainment industry folding overnight. So my usual busy schedule rigging for cirque did soleil is non existent now.
Keep it up. Love your videos.
You can do it Reuben!! Come back and let me know how you got on!
Katie Kookaburra. I did 42 yesterday.
A quick interval today.
And hopefully if my butt isn’t hurting too much another 42 on Thursday.
Just followed you on strava.
Hope that’s ok.
I would say don't feel obliged to do massive mileage. Short and fast is good. Or short and slow. Take on some hills. Or don't. Whatever feels good for you.
Everyone listen to this!! Keep up the informative videos Katie - this stuff is gold!
You cannot run in cycling shoes folks you will be on your backside in no time if you try and run after someone after your stolen bike.
Just loving your video's. Started riding a year ago just over when I hit 50. Have a gravel bike and am hooked.
First time I used my Hiplock (the wearable chain one), having bought it minutes beforehand, I didn't realise that I needed to undo the clip and put the lock through both ends of the chain. I ended up leaving my bike in full view on Oxford Street in London for 5 hours effectively unlocked. Someone would only have had to unclip the strap from the padlock to remover the lock. Couldn't believe it was still there when I got back. That said, now that I know how to lock it, I swear by it. It's a brilliant chain lock.
Unfortunately the cable run through the U Lock and the little zip tie lock would only last about 5 seconds each with the hand held bolt cutters in the back of the work van I drive.
The full size U Lock would need an angle grinder to get off in a couple of minutes so that's definitely a worthwhile deterrent.
I was using a heavy U Lock plus two cables on my bike in dodgier areas. I found one of the cables cut and marks on the U Lock but nothing more.
Perhaps they were disturbed or just gave up?
So I escalated my precautions.
Minimalism isn't really in my vocabulary.
I got a 2 metre gold rated chain with a diamond rated mini U Lock plus my existing gold rated U Lock.
It all weighs about 7kg.
But if someone really wants the bike then they're really going to have to work for it.
If it's not resting on the ground, a loose chain is much more difficult to cut with an angle grinder than a U Lock and also more dangerous for the thief because it increases the risk of shattering the angle grinder disc and subsequent potential injuries.
And having great locks or chains counts for little to professional thieves if you have it all locked to something that's easier to cut through instead.
What needs to be done is a universal MANDATORY registration system for every new bike sold and an unremovable unique Registration number engraved into the frame at time of purchase.
If a bike can't be sold, it's not worth stealing.
great advice for locking bikes in busy areas with cameras! how ever I've read an article recently bike theft is up 46% since lock down happened and I have seen people cut through a bike locks with a battery power cutter in 10 secs made by makita I would advise anybody who owns a bike worth a lot money to get bike insurance or ride a old bike in town which doesn't cost much to replace and keep best bike for weekends etc!
Love ur videos. Lots of info, and they crack me up! Just retired, haven't ridden in 40 years. Have a new bike on order. Can't wait to get on it! Thanks for your insights! (2021 Trek Dual Sport 3!) And I promise not to wear underwear under my riding shorts...
I clicked the video and my brain immediately started hearing "This is the Lock Picking Lawyer and what I have for you today is..."
That's so hilarious because they never sent their lock to him.
I only found your channel last week, I've been cycling for years, but you've made me rethink what I'm doing. Thanks!
Really enjoying watching all your videos new and old..........i’m no longer in the “all the gear but no idea” category 😂👍
Ahhh Jill thank you! That’s mega glad it’s all coming together :)
Lock the top tube (as opposed the the down tube) whenever possible. Thieves do attempt to leverage their bolt cutters by pushing down on one handle whilst other handle is pressed against the ground.
Great practical advice on securing your bike. I will be watching the rest of your videos as I expand on my new biking journey.
Great tips. I use two Dlocks. An Abus 410 and a cheap kryptonite I got at walmart that I use on front tire. Not impossible but hopefully it's more trouble than a thief will want to spend.
Thanks for advise . I did ask you to do a video on locking the bike in town and aho this one pops up . Great how all these algorithms no what we want before we do lol . Keep them coming Katie xx
Thanks Colin! Hope it helps!!!
I know this is an old video, but there are a few angle grinder resistant d locks on the market now, including Hiplock I believe. I use a Litelock X1 (at 1.7kg, it's anything but lite) for the very rare occasion that the bike is left for a long time and I use a Hiplock Z Combo for short stops like refilling water, using the loo, etc. when out on solo training rides
Great video Katie! New sub here and new to cycling!
I was informed lock according to value: Frame, rear wheel, and then front wheel. Lock the frame with the rear wheel with a D-lock then either another D-lock for the front wheel or a chain would suffice.
Great info, I have always used a U-Lock and only done my frame and front wheel. This is nice to have more idea, and will look up hip lock now! Cheers.
Great tips! Thank you. I’m just getting back into biking, so I appreciate this.
Recently took up cycling to get in shape and find something I could be passionate about. You're videos are the perfect thing to watch the night before a ride to learn something new or get excited to ride.
Morgan, so good to hear! Would love to send you a copy of my ebook! :) Email me with your details to hello@ilikemountains.cc xx
Someone nicked my water bottle carrier, they even put the bolts back on after, nice and tight loool
Whaaaat?!! 🤣🤣 that is ridic!!
lol, somebody was super serious about hydration.
@@robotjeans They're a pound in Poundland. Mine wasn't but come on....
I'm a beginner I going to be buying my first bike very soon. Thankyou for all your help and advice. Look forward to your next video 😁 xxx
Love your channel!! I’m at the beginning but am quite enthusiastic!! Even got the hubby out on a ride today!! ❤️
Katie, at 3:19 you have just said "top tube or the down tube" but the part of the bike you are pointing to is really called the seat tube. The down tube is the big tube that goes from the headtube (where the fork fits through) and runs down (thus the name) to the bottom bracket.
Like that zip lock, need that as never able to stop to grab a coffee as locks are normally useless if small, but that looks ace for a quick stop....yet again another fab vid...thanks
That zip lock style , i never seen before nice for the quick in and out of the shop. Oh nice video
Thanks, after watching this I ordered a Z Lock, much needed for a coffee break. I was skipping such breaks just because I don’t have a trustable lock. Very useful video 👍
Ahhh glad you liked it. Z lok is honestly such a cracking idea :)
Katie Kookaburra ordered two 😂
I use the abus folding lock with a thick cable.The metal folding model tends to cut my paint so I think I might look for hip lock gold.🚲
You're braver than me. If I'm out and about, I carry 2 D-locks, hiplock cable lock and a z lock of I'm leaving my bike for a prolonged period of time. Locking rear wheel and seat tube then front wheel to a solid bike rack, then using the Z lock to lock the front wheel to the bike frame and then threading the cable lock through everything again. Any less and my anxiety would be through the roof 😅 although generally I never leave my bike anywhere out of sight, ever, I bought a brompton for errands and city cycling - even bikepacked the Ardennes on my trusty little Brommie!
I've got solid locks for home but nothing whilst out. Love that little hip cabletie. Will be having a look. Thank you.
The combination zip tie locks are obscenely easy to unlock, but I'd use it, or a retractable mini cable lock just to secure my helmet to the saddle rail and top tube if I don't take my helmet with me but I'm near enough to the bike. The D lock and thick cable extensions are good security, though I'd put the D lock through the rear tire and seat tube and immovable pavement rack, and the cable lock through the front wheel from the D lock.
Yeah the zloks are meant for exactly that purpose or for a quick stop in a shop.
Another super video! We beginners need all the advice we can get. Thanks for this
For convenience of not having to carry 2 locks, I use anti-theft wheel skewers! Super handy, and there're load of brands.
Great video.
A little tip for Z-locks is you can also use them as extra security on patio door handles if you loop it tight round the inside handles. It won't stop the most determined burglar, but it will slow them down a lot.
I've just started my biking journey, this video us brilliant, thank you for educating us, love the content ❤
Your videos are a source of inspiration for me. Helped me no end.
Ahhh Paul, so glad! These are just things people have taught me over the years. I didn’t even lock my bike to anything when I first did it - I had a lot to learn 🤦🏼♀️🤣
Great information, Katie. I’d never heard of Hiplock before. Here in 🇨🇦 the predominate D-Lock / U-Lock styles are the Kryptonites. Will defo check out Hiplock when I purchase my new bike in the next week or so. Thanks.
Another great video! there is nothing worse than coming out to find your bike is missing! Keep the series going!
It’s defo carrying on!!! :) haha. I think maybe one video a week? What do you think? And what topics would you want covering?
@@KatieKookaburra basics of repairs/maintenance such as tube replacement, patches, what to look for in kit, what's the minimum you should have, Any special issues related to female cyclists? Any recommendations for them them specifically?
I have 2 heavy duty locks. But I wish I knew fall the stuff you talk about way back in the dark ages. Love your bids
Recently got back into cycling and I've been nervous about venturing out too far because I wasn't sure how to secure my bike. Great tips! Thanks!
Best of the series so far, very 'zippy'. Happy pappas day to Mr. B.
Ahhh glad you like :) haha! Thanks and same to you :)
I and my girlfriend have been enjoying your videos. I do like the zip tie lock and I will be looking into getting one for myself. Thank you.
Hi, am I too late to get the ebook?
I think all your videos are great, just going back through your back catalogue, always good advice!
Thanks Ian :) yeah course, just have a look here: www.ilikemountains.cc
Brilliant I’ve cycled today and chafed my under carriage and I didn’t know not to wear pants underneath my bib I also brought a jell saddle cover so I didn’t have to wear a bib I saw your u tube video and thought what a fool am I you are a star thank you for all your help should I tell my wife or should I let her suffer as when we was on our ride she got left behind a bit and I had to cycle half way back to find her and she had took the wrong route back so I had cycled about 3 miles back for nothing also she forgot to charge her phone so I couldn’t ring her to find out where she was I was not happy
kind regards John
My personal preference is a U-lock (K Messenger) and two wire cables like yours all linked up together. Two U-locks would be the best scumbag-delayer of course. 😊
Thank you! As your other content, very informative and practical. I was actually thinking about an alternative lock for my bike since the New York lock didn't work for me
Great video as ever. I may get the ziptie one. You been a help over the few years i got into more enjoying biking then racing i got bags on bike now too. I had hard times but riding helps so anyone got things in life going on just get a bike and see life in different way .
I'm not sure if this qualifies as a nice comment as it's more of a question, but...
When cycling, where do you put your locks? These things look hefty (and will be checking out your sponsor's page as well) but I wouldn't know where to put, for instance, the large D-lock. I'm assuming the other zip tie lock goes in your saddle bag, no?
The D-lock comes with a handy mount for your bike-frame
how are you carrying your D lock, cable and zip tie lock? Great video BTW.
Just in my backpack :)
That zip tie style lock looks great! I've read some locks in this style have issues with the combination accidentally changing by a digit here or there making it a guessing game to get your lock open. Hope that doesn't happen with this brand!
Is the "HIPLOK E-DX" angle grinder resistant?
The best thing is never to leave your best bike nowhere unattended even locked. When you need to get somewhere where you need to leave your bike just take the everyday bike. 2 bike are better than 1 😁
Would you be able to lock your rear wheel as well with the Hiplok DX (so wheel+frame+post) or is it too narrow/short? This way you make it tighter (but elastic as well thanks to wheel) and secure more parts.
I guess it depends how think your seat tube is, it wouldn’t get mine through it.
Its kinda s
Its kinda small bro, i can only lock my frame. If you want you can only lock your wheel with the bike rack and thats it.
Brilliant just started watching your site and love it really do full of great information
ordering that zlock now, what an amazing little item for quick stops.
Hi Katie, great video - I've been trying to work out what the z-locks were for, thank you! They look great, I'm going to be investing in one. Getting back into cycle touring after years of my bike sitting in my hallway :) Sara
Haha i googled hiplock and this came up, perfect review just what i was after! :)
Locking a bike plays right into my OCD. I also use redundant locks like U locks, big bulky chains. thick cables and hiplocks when I have my bike on the platform rack on my car. Still looking for a decent lightweight solution for those cafe and restroom stops.
Get rid of the zip lock you can cut it with tin snips in 2 seconds! A good Ulock like the Kryptonite Faghettabout it NY lock is the best! They can still cut it with a hand held grinder,but it will make alot of sparks and noise,the problem is most people wont get involved so they can still get it but it is a deterrent! Just never leave your bike out of your sight for too long!
Thanks for the info just looking for my first lock I’ve ordered my bike which is due in about 3 weeks 👍
I have a teeny $5 lock. I never leave my bike out for long. Just a short dash into a shop to get me something to eat or drink. No key needed as well, just a number combination. Besides, there's another upside of not owning a $10.000 bike :-) When I got my (secondhand) mountain bike I removed over 2 kilo's worth of locks from it and replaced it with my ehm 200 gram one.
I DO love the ziptie lock though.!
Simplicity is best and Katie is simple (when she explains) love the series.
Haha cheers :)
That was timely. I have just a very thin wire lock just now as I hardly ever leave my bike unattended, but it could be broken off easily so I need something better for those odd occasions when I have to leave the bike.
Random question for you Katie. You use lights in the day, if so what? Im after a really bright rear light that can be seen at a goid distance in sunlight, last a good amount of time and isnt too pricey. TIA
i luv my seesense.cc/
Evening Katie , thanks for the bike locking tips , that does look like a good bike lock your recommending , I’ve just been checking it out on google , that’s definitely going on my next bike shopping list ,looks compact ,strong and lite in weight perfect to take out on a long ride 😉
Great info thanks, if i leave my bike anywhere for more than an hour i take my saddle off, the buggers will nick anything !
Like the video, have a d lock. But that z lock looks very handy. Great videos.
I need that zip lock!! Another great video! I’ll be gutted when this mini series is over!
i never leave my good bikes anywhere these days as thieves use portable angle grinders. I use a d lock for my old go shopping cruiser. Gotta love a zip tie and strangely i found a multi pack on the road two days ago.
Thanks for explaining how the D-Lock works. Will get me one.
Never seen that zip lock advertised anywhere. Great simple idea of a lock that you know will work really well.
Just ordered the yellow combo twin pack. Thanks for the great reviews 👍.
No worries at all. It’s such a genius idea isn’t it!
@@KatieKookaburra yeah, its like why hasn't this been made ages ago lol.
Nice video Katie. I'm in the market for a small 'cafe lock' and that zip tie one would just do the job.
Found your Heaton gravel ride on strava, looking forward to having a spin on it next week....
Love the video , top tip - leave the bike in the highest gear when you quickly stop. Again could slow someone down
Some time ago, the key of my lock had broken off. Fortunately it was close to my home, so I went home, fetched a metal saw, came back and started to cut off the lock.It was quite a crowded street, with restaurants and cafés. But no one really cared abot me, cutting off the lock. Two girls were passing by and even asked if they could help. I still find it funny, thinking about it. I mean, I could have been a thief :D
Hearing stories like this and also what I went through makes me want to start a RUclips Channel about how easy it is to steal a bike and then wait for the person to show up looking for their bike and then show them the video of how long it took me to steal it...hoping they'll buy a better bike lock. But then I watch the lockpickinglawyer and realise how much of a waste of time that youtube channel would be... lol // A bicycle is stolen every 30 seconds in the US. That’s roughly two million bikes a year, totaling about $350 million. How many world wide (probably one every 5 seconds. To give you some perspective, less than one million motor vehicles are stolen each year in the US.
Cable ties. I even use the tiny 2mm wide ones for small jobs. To be a penny behind the guy that invented them! I think people started calling them zip ties because of the noise they make. You can join them together also to make a huge cable tie. (Unless you have some huge single cable ties 🤷🏻♂️🤣)
Il never lock or put a lock onto my road bike, my paint and carbon is too precious 😜. Pedal oot pedal in! 😬
I have used those steel cable locks with the plastic coating on my bikes as a kid/teen .Key operated. Just goes on the house key- key ring. Never lost my house keys!
Zip locks oh yeah going to get few of them ...thank Katie..take care peeps, stay safe ....
thx for advice but
where do you wear your massive lock on the bike ?
It can be frame-mounted
I've had my bike stolen before
Very handy tips 👌
I really appreciate the time and effort
You put onto the video 🤙
How do you fix glasses with a cable tie?
very cool locks and thanks for your videos ✌
I like to have someone else there too at cafes etc. it's always better with lots of people around and cafes should have somewhere to lock bicycles close by 👍
Great vids as always. Will you be doing or have you done a video on getting cycling mojo back? Lost mine 😢
Sure have... ruclips.net/video/JjfeomvdobI/видео.html
Also to be honest I haven’t been riding much over the past few weeks. Been spending a lot of time creating these vids and just not felt like it as much. It’s ok to have time off and when it’s right you will want to get out again.
I’ve never owned a lock for my bike, I guess I’ve always used the bring a friend and take turns watching the bikes. Looks like you have be buying more things I didn’t know I needed!
Having a friend watching your bike is of course great but if you ride on your own or need to leave it somewhere always good to have a good lock!
I have had 2 of the combo z lok..Both have jammed and I have been unavble to open them despite using the right combo.
I use the heavy Kryptolock which works well but the zips would be nice to lock each wheel. Thanks! :)
I just found your videos. I had 2 bikes stolen. Such heartbreak. My '78 Raleigh Competition was stolen. Such a sad day.
Katie: you can put the ziplock very close to the frame, so that a cutter can’t cut it.
Also katie: puts ziplock on bike with lots of space for the cutter to cut into it.
Ziplocks are cut in a few seconds. Even with ordinairy simple cutters. Most locks are picked in minutes and less. Check ‘lockpickinglawyer’ for that.
Better use multiple locks (not the zip ones) form different brands. In my country they steal a lot of ebikes, for which the have brand-specific ‘keys’ to open them. They just lock for the brand and have the right tools to steal them. A lot harder with different brands of locks. Also know how to pick lock a, they might not know about lock b.
And and the end of the day its a pain anyway.
Yeah you can tighten the lock super tight so you can’t get anything under it ✨
Great tips Katie. Love that Zip tie lock thing!
I use the little hip lock d lock as a bike messenger. The little rubber hooks clip into your belt it's great
My bike never leaves my sight best lock ever.
Greetings Katie from Montréal, QC. To encourage myself to continue on the right path for weight loss (I’ve lost 10 kg since January) I’ve printed the photograph of you showing yourself before and after the 35 kg you’ve lost. You’re such a great ambassador for cycling and for taking your health destiny into your own hands. So thank you for being yourself and creating a trail of happier and healthier people!
I went on a long ride once. I got tired, really tired. I kind fella offered me an orange and we sat down together. We pavement and ate oranges and talked about stuff. I rode home in record time! People are awesome!
Have been looking for a lightweight lock for quick stops for drinks. Thanks! Just bought one.