Fahrräder richtig abschließen

Fahrräder richtig abschließen

FAHRRÄDER RICHTIG ABSCHLIEẞEN
FAHRRÄDER RICHTIG ABSCHLIEẞEN
  1. DAS PASSENDE SCHLOSS WÄHLEN. Die Sicherheitsstufe, die Sie benötigen, hängt davon ab, wo und für wie lange Sie Ihr Fahrrad abstellen.     
  2. SCHLIEẞEN SIE IHR FAHRRAD IMMER an ein festes Objekt an, über das es nicht gehoben werden kann.
  3. SCHLIEẞEN SIE IHR FAHRRAD an einer gut beleuchteten Stelle mit hoher Passantenfrequenz ab.
  4. STELLEN SIE SICHER, dass Sie Ihr Rad an ein Objekt anschließen, das nicht durchtrennt werden kann.
  5. DAS WERTVOLLSTE ZUERST schließen Sie zuerst den Rahmen an, dann das Hinterrad und zuletzt das Vorderrad.
  6. FEST ANSCHLIEẞEN! Je kleiner der Freiraum innerhalb des Bügel- oder Kettenschlosses ist, desto weniger Angriffsfläche bietet sich Dieben für ihre Werkzeuge.
  7. POSITIONIEREN SIE IHR SCHLOSS SO, dass das Schlüsselloch nach unten weist.

 

VIDEOS – RICHTIG ABSCHLIEẞEN – BÜGEL- & KETTENSCHLOSS:

Sehen Sie sich unsere Videos an, um zu erfahren, wie Sie Ihr Fahrrad mit einem Bügel- oder einem Kettenschloss richtig abschließen.

BÜGEL- ODER KETTENSCHLOSS: RAHMEN:

Hin und wieder kann es vorkommen, dass es aufgrund einer unförmigen Schließvorrichtung oder der Größe Ihres Schlosses oder Fahrrads nicht möglich ist, alle Komponenten des Rads anzuschließen. In diesem Fall sollte der Rahmen Priorität haben.

BÜGEL- ODER KETTENSCHLOSS: RAHMEN UND HINTERRAD:

Diese Variante, bei der Sie Rahmen, Hinterrad und das feste Objekt mit Ihrem Schloss zusammenschließen können, ist sehr viel sicherer als das alleinige Anschließen des Rahmens.

BÜGELSCHLOSS UND SCHLAUFENKABEL: RAHMEN, HINTERRAD UND VORDERRAD:

Dies ist eine äußerst beliebte Methode, bei der das Bügelschloss um Rahmen und Hinterrad sowie das feste Objekt gelegt wird. Der Bügel des Schlosses dient dabei als Verankerung für das Doppelschlaufenkabel, mit dem das Vorderrad angeschlossen wird.

RAHMEN, HINTERRAD & VORDERRAD

METHODE MIT ZWEI BÜGELSCHLÖSSERN:

Diese Methode ist äußerst effektiv. Dabei werden üblicherweise zwei Hauptschlösser eingesetzt, entweder zwei Kettenschlösser, zwei Bügelschlösser oder eines von jedem. Mit dem einen Schloss werden Hinterrad und Rahmen am festen Objekt angeschlossen, während das andere um Vorderrad und Rahmen gelegt wird.

PRACTICE PROPER LOCKING TECHNIQUES! WHILE A FOLDING BIKE HAS MANY UNIQUE FEATURES, THE FOUNDATION OF PROPER LOCK-UP STILL APPLY.  PLEASE LOOK TO OUR STANDARD BICYCLE LOCK-UP TAB FOR TIPS ON LOCKING PROCEDURE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOCK. 

BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOCKING FOLDING BIKES SPECIFICALLY.

THE LOCK

When locking a folding bike that has been folded, we typically recommend using a chain, long shackle u-lock, or a folding lock.  This will allow you to capture more components of the bike, often times the frame, rear, and front wheel along with the immovable object.

ACCESSORIES

Remember to remove any accessories like GPS units or lights before leaving your bike.

PRACTICE PROPER LOCKING TECHNIQUES! WHILE AN E-BIKE HAS MANY UNIQUE FEATURES, THE FOUNDATION OF PROPER LOCK-UPS STILL APPLY.  PLEASE LOOK TO OUR STANDARD BICYCLE LOCK-UP TAB FOR TIPS ON LOCKING PROCEDURE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOCK. 

 

BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOCKING E-BIKES SPECIFICALLY.

PRE-INSTALLED LOCKS

E-Bikes vary drastically by model.  When locking your bike, make sure to lock any installed locking mechanism like a pre-installed battery lock

MONITORS

Many E-Bikes have a monitor, or cyclometer.  Make sure to remove these if possible, and any other easily removable accessories before locking your bike.

BATTERY

If convenient and possible, remove your battery and take it with you.

CHAINS

Often times a chain can be preferable when locking an E-Bike. A chain provides flexibility to ensure you will be able to capture your frame and a wheel, especially when a wheel contains your electric motor.

PRACTICE PROPER LOCKING TECHNIQUES! WHILE A MOUNTAIN BIKE IS A UNIQUE STYLE OF BIKE, THE FOUNDATION OF PROPER LOCK-UPS STILL APPLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE TO COMMUTE. PLEASE LOOK TO OUR STANDARD BICYCLE LOCK-UP TAB FOR TIPS ON LOCKING PROCEDURE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOCK.

 

BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOCKING MOUNTAIN BIKES SPECIFICALLY.

ON THE TRAIL

When on a ride, carrying a heavier lock isn’t always an option.  It’s best to keep your bike in sight, and near you at all times when not riding.  Carrying a cable can be helpful, to attach your bike to an immovable object, or another mountain bike, to prevent grab and dash theft, but is only a deterrent.

ON THE TRAILER, BIKE RACK OR TRUCK BED

It is important to lock your bikes while in transport.  With some variation based on travel location, and duration of stop, we recommend using Ultimate Security products when possible.  Make sure to lock to the most immovable object available.  Installing a ground anchor, like the Stronghold, in the bed of a truck or trailer can work as a great immovable object.

AT HOME

Locking your bike at home is crucial, especially with high value mountain bikes. Garage doors are not as secure as you may believe and are easily violated.  We recommend an ultimate security lock to an immovable object.  A ground anchor like the Stronghold can work great as an immovable object.

SOCIAL

Be careful about sharing your riding schedule and bike on public social networks.  Thieves may use social riding apps to watch where a rider with an expensive bike, starts and ends their rides to pinpoint the location of where the bike is stored.  If possible, start and end your rides from varying locations.

PRACTICE PROPER LOCKING TECHNIQUES! WHILE A ROAD BIKE IS A UNIQUE STYLE OF BIKE, THE FOUNDATION OF PROPER LOCK-UPS STILL APPLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING YOUR ROAD BIKE TO COMMUTE. PLEASE LOOK TO OUR STANDARD BICYCLE LOCK-UP TAB FOR TIPS ON LOCKING PROCEDURE, AS WELL AS LINKS TO HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT LOCK.

 

BELOW ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN LOCKING ROAD BIKES SPECIFICALLY.

ON THE ROAD

When on a ride, carrying a heavier lock isn’t always an option.  It’s best to keep your bike in sight, and near you at all times when not riding.  Carrying a cable can be helpful, to attach your bike to an immovable object, or another road bike, to prevent grab and dash theft, but is only a deterrent.

ON THE TRAILER, BIKE RACK OR TRUCK BED

It is important to lock your bikes while in transport.  With some variation based on travel location, and duration of stop, we recommend using Ultimate Security products when possible.  Make sure to lock to the most immovable object available.  Installing a ground anchor, like the Stronghold, in the bed of a truck or trailer can work as a great immovable object.

AT HOME

Locking your bike at home is crucial, especially with high value road bikes. Garage doors are not as secure as you may believe and are easily violated.  We recommend an ultimate security lock to an immovable object.  A ground anchor like the Stronghold can work great as an immovable object.

SOCIAL

Be careful about sharing your riding schedule and bike on public social networks.  Thieves may use social riding apps to watch where a rider with an expensive bike, starts and ends their rides to pinpoint the location of where the bike is stored.  If possible, start and end your rides from varying locations.