It isnt rare to have someone come home and narrate an unhappy story of how they lost a seat, wheel or the entire bicycle to theft. In most cases, these thefts are due to carelessness in locking the bike.
While simply using a bike U-lockis an adequate option, you could take some additional measures when parking your bikes in a public location. Here is a list of methods to employ,alongwith using a robust bike lock,to ensure maximum protection.
How to lock your bike
First and foremost always lock your bike! It only takes the thief a few seconds to ride off on an unlocked bike.
In addition to investing in a sophisticated combination bike lock,make sure you are not locking your ride by one wheel only. Always make it a point to secure both wheels every single time. Either lock the front wheel together with the rear one or use two separate