Bike Safety

t1mm

Hi there,

What do the cyclists among you think of bike safety in Trinity given a good bike like? Has anyone had bikes stolen etc?

Any info appreciated!

Justice!

I have a pretty nice racer which I cycle in to college with every day. I've never had any bike issues but I do use 2 locks, a D kryptonite and a basic chain lock.

Some of the bikes you see around the campus have shocking locks so I wouldn't be surprised if one is stolen every now and then

Jonnykitedude

Tons are stolen on a daily basis, dont go cheap on locks!

t1mm

Yeah I've a kryptonite D lock ordered - should be grand I suppose!

Cheers

A Neurotic

I've heard that bikes are stolen fairly regularly from down around the Pearse St entrance.

Grimebox

Some scumbag was trying to sell me a bike for €20 down by hamilton one night. I can't be sure but I think he may have stolen it

Lawliet

I've been wondering lately, what's with all the abandoned locks around the Lincoln gate? They don't look broken and it seems like a lot of bikes to have been stolen so close to the security booth

Larianne

Lawliet wrote: »

I've been wondering lately, what's with all the abandoned locks around the Lincoln gate? They don't look broken and it seems like a lot of bikes to have been stolen so close to the security booth

That's where my bike was stolen last May. When I went to college security they said it's rampant around the campus and the best place to lock your bike is off-campus.

DellyBelly

Grimebox wrote: »

Some scumbag was trying to sell me a bike for €20 down by hamilton one night. I can't be sure but I think he may have stolen it

****e I paid 40 euros for a bike down there off a guy in a tracksuit. Now I feel robbed

Jellybean28

I had a good lock on my bike so they just took the saddle
It was locked to the railings by the Museum building.

t1mm

Did you have a quick release seatpost collar?

Jellybean28

Nope a bolted one, they must of just wiggled it off.

Darkglasses

Don't forget that good locking technique is also very important. Make sure to lock both the wheels and the frame, and both to the anchor point. Particularly important when the wheels have a quick release. Plenty of videos on Youtube if you want a visual example.

Regarding abandoned locks, many people leave their locks locked at where they are going to leave their bikes, saves carrying a big chunk of metal in and out every day!

Lawliet

Darkglasses wrote: »

Regarding abandoned locks, many people leave their locks locked at where they are going to leave their bikes, saves carrying a big chunk of metal in and out every day!

That makes sense; there's some good quality locks hanging there and they all look fine.

Jonnykitedude

Id use two locks! Theses guys (gangs) have it down to a fine art.