Complete guide to bicycle locks

Why bike locks improve safety?

A common misconception must be refuted: "Locking is the first step to theft." This view, which tacitly assumes that a lock will let one's guard down, is clearly an unreasonable comparison using unfair conditions. Before advising others, it is important to consider that it is difficult for students and commuter parties to keep their cars at their side. In this case, urging people not to lock their cars will only increase the victim's loss.



First of all, the strength of bicycle locks is greatly underestimated in China and most people do not know the correct way to lock their bikes. Why do Europeans and Americans trust car locks more than we do? Just because most of them can afford 200-1000RMB good locks. In China, most people buy a lock for less than 100 yuan and start criticizing bike locks. In fact, even the "best" pliers in cycling circles, the largest of which is 48 ", cannot cut through the 18mm lock ring, while the more common 24/36 "pliers cannot cut through these high-end locks.



Second, any lock will delay you more or less, even the least strong cable lock will delay you up to 10 seconds, giving you enough time in the store to react without being ridden away. And while car thieves tend to pick locks quickly to reduce the risk, buying a good lock that buys time essentially reduces the chance of theft.



Finally, although it is difficult to ensure that the whole car locks, bike locks can also effectively reduce the loss. Using the standard lock method to lock the frame and two wheels, the only things that can be stolen are the seat handlebars and the kit. In fact, based on the principle of speed, thieves will still choose to steal the whole car rather than spend 10 minutes dismantling your parts.