Use the Sheldon Brown lock strategy. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html
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bringing inside with you. if you have to leave it outside, Don't ever give it privacy.
Get a good kryptonite lock and lock the bike up in a high traffic visible area whenever possible. Bike thefts are an unfortunate eventuality most of the time so don’t bother getting a super expensive bike.
I really like Abus nufix to lock wheels and seatpost. Seatpost is less necessary. Compared to other locking bolts, the housing spins so there's no way to get purchase with pliers. I keep a small wrench in my tool kit to remove the wheels when needed.
In addition to that I use a kryptonite lock and make sure I attach it through my bike frame and something really solid. If you try to lock to a sign, try to pull the sign out of the ground first and maybe check if you can use your fingers to remove the bolt. I like kryptonite because of their insurance program but there are plenty of solid lock brands out there. I've had good luck with Abus and Axa as well.
Lastly bike index , project 529 or a similar local org can act as a deterrent or method of getting your bike back if it's stollen. I've got bike index stickers on all my bikes.
Chain thru the seat to lock it or take it with you.
Base level: get a good lock, lock to something sturdy in a visible location. Put a cable on the seat and through the front wheel. Register the serial number with police and hide an air tag on it.
Next level: cover your bike in stickers or hit it with spray paint in a few spots. Swap out components for kitchy ones or mark them up. Go wild with reflective paint on the tires.
Elite level... Hang out with bike punks. Ride with them and learn their ways. Even if your bike is stolen chances are it makes it's way back to you.
Abus Granite is the gold-standard.
Never ever use anything weaker than a pair of Kryptolok's, so you get both wheels locked-up ( or undo the front wheel & put it beside the bike when locking it up with a single Kryptolok )
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