I was about to say, that quote was from that video.

Didn’t work both bikes got stolen

This theory doesn't work in practice. I had my boutique bike on a cafe rack next to a mate's low end bike and his was taken. Possibly because I run an extra small frame size, slammed stem and 36cm width bars, larger people simply have trouble riding it and hit their knees on the bars, can't sit down etc.

I'm not gonna lie... i do this too haha

They say that when you and a friend are being chased by a bear, you don't have to outrun the bear, you only have to outrun your friend! The same thing applies here (sort of?) - if your bike is locked up and another isn't, the thief will likely skip yours and go for the less secure one!

A electric zap might help as well

@@gcn not if yours is 5k and the other 1k

@@gcn 🤣

@@gcn That's exactly it... my goal is not to make it "steal proof" rather a harder target than the one next to me.

Big IF

Of you get off, the insurance won't pay...

Bike jacking?

I'm surprised that wheel happened to be compatible with that other bike. Usually bike thieves know next to nothing about bike specs or even basic features. One time someone stole my bike and left his in it's place. The seatpost on his way all the way down, which had to be uncomfortable unless the guy was like 3 feet tall. The idiot didn't even know how to use his own quick release seatpost to raise it up. And the brakes were almost completely useless on my bike, which he probably didn't even bother to check until riding off with a frown.

Exactly. I have 4 bikes. One is for city rides and it's rusty and with women frame. Nobody stole it in 3 years I even leave it outside the block at night. 😅

I was just thinking that the amount of they won't do this or they won't do that well what's the point if there's so many caveats.seems a waste of money if they'll worm out of everything on technicalities.

A lot of insurance plans are a total waste of money unless subsidized through employment/government. This company sounds even worse than most.

Do you know of any companies that don't have such strict demands?

Actually one of the best bicycling insurance companies out there based on reviews. Definitely worth comparing companies.

Hilarious prank AND educational! The perfect combination!

The problem with the see sence is it's completely visible so will be ripped off in minutes I expect. Other products are available like Sherlock that fit in the bar end so are a lot less obvious. I think they have more potential.

You could take the crank apart and put a tracker inside the bottom frame tube. Bike thieves are not exactly good mechanics and aren't aware of access to the various cavities within the bike. Putting one inside a fork's steer tube may also work.

Only stops petty thieves, not professional ones. GPS signals are apparently easily blocked and if you get a signal after a week and its from russia, well... bad luck I guess. And many, especially expensive bikes, worth the GPS tracker are not kept in one piece now. They are dismantled and the pieces are sold separately. So even if you register your bike at the police station and have a GPS tracker in it, it could very well be, that your Fork, Rims, Brakes, or your motor/Battery (If eBike) are sold and used in another bike, while your frame is trashed. You would never be able to prove anything, even if you have suspicions. Sadly criminals are creative today and are stopped by nearly nothing. My last bike was nearly guaranteed stolen by a professional gang. Because I just moved in a new flat, thats in a newly build multi story house, in a newly build neighborhood. I locked my bike in the shared underground garage, to a steel bar and about two weeks in, it was gone. Police told me that similar thefts are happening regularly in newly build neighborhoods here. I assume the thieves are aware, that nobody knows each other directly after moving in, either they put on clothes of workers, claiming to finish something, being let in by a resident in good spirit, or simply walk in, when the door is open, because someone is currently moving in, go into the (from inside the locked house, unlocked) garage and steal what they can carry. Using that there are numerous white trucks on the street, from moving companies, kitchen builders and handyman working at last touches. Throw the stolen goods into your truck, you can park outside and you are gone for good. Its completely bonkers and the police actually filed for "Theft in a particularly serious case", because they "broke" into the house, but two weeks later I got a letter that the police discontinued the case as hopeless. Weeks later we also found marks of unsuccessful break in attempts at the door of the house, so they likely tried to gain access to steal more.

For sure. I've taken the chain off the chain ring to help deter thieves and to slow them down if I need to chase them.

i think this only applies to people with wireless shifting

@@GotDamBoi With mechanical shifting it's even easier. Put the bike in the largest cog front and rear then shift all the way to the smallest cogs without pedalling. No one's pedalling that away in a hurry.

Wouldn't putting it in the highest gear slow them down more? I'm guessing the average bike thief's knees aren't packing much wattage. Lmao, would be a great GCN video though. How fast can a pro continental rider catch up to this Xbox teen bike thief who rides maybe 3 times a year. Let's find out!

Exactly. For commuting I am using an old rusty bike with women frame. Nobody touches it. My carbon bike is just for long rides and never lock it.

Was it a hip lock U-lock? They cut through that?

U locks are completely rubbish, they can easily be popped open with a sissor jack found with any car.

It was a very VERY wet day of filming...

Locks keep honest people honest.

Thanks, Robert! We're glad you found it useful :)

Exactly.

Brilliant, thanks!

2 u locks are safe enough for an old rusty bike like mine... the good bikes I never lock them up because I use them only for long rides.

£22 off ebay?! That is quite some bargain - nice work, Mark!

Exactly the point. I have an old russian bike from 1987 for my city rides. Nobody even looks at it. I sometimes don't even lock it for 10 minutes shopping. 😅✌️

@@dhanyrafael Picture please

El Alto! No thief is gonna tango with that conquistador!

If your hotel lets you do that, that's definitely a great idea!

So, a theif climbs down from a balcony with a bike strapped to their back? Really? You beliwve that?

@@michaelanderson001 a little rope is an easily carried tool to get a bike down to the ground and worth the trouble of climbing up to get it.

4 storeys or higher is generally safe, but it's still never a bad idea to lock a bike to the railing even higher than that.

Thanks, Gabriel! :)

Yeah done this, used a piece of car sponge, cut a slot in it and pushed it down into the frame. Helps having a recent Trek Domane carbon with the little storage compartment but sure with a bit of thought one could be hidden on most bikes. I lock mine up in the garage to a motorcycle wall mount and also cover it with a big piece of material so it doesnt draw the eye as easily as a shiny, expensive bicycle. I also put it behind my ancient Raleigh Mirage shopping bike. CCTV and a Ring Doorbell for good measure as well.

Great choice!

As the famous Eddy Merckx said, lock your bike, lock your bike, lock your bike!

Many D locks come with a mounting plate that you attach to your frame. That way the weight of the lock is on the frame while riding rather than your shoulders ☺️

All the locks!

Exactly I am using an old rusty women frame bike and lock it with 2 u locks. No problem in 3 years of commuting.

Exactly. I have 4 bikes. One rusty bike for city rides. Nobody touches it...

@@dhanyrafael even smarter

Both good points!

Exactly. Use an old rusty women frame bike not your carbon bike for commuting...

Same situation with vehicles though, your insurance won't pay out if you leave your car with the keys in it and then it's stolen 🤷

I usually carry my U lock and cable lock both in my backpack when I know I'll be parking it outside for awhile. Downside is that some businesses don't allow backpacks but you can circumvent it by saying it's a reusable grocery bag (which it is) or just locking the backpack itself to the bike when going inside somewhere. Obviously it's not favorable for endurance rides, but I don't think there's any good solution to that. Maybe a chain lock stuffed into one of the mounted water bottles.

@@michaelstratton5223 I've just decided to wrap my cable lock around the seat stem and leave it there. It's just the most convenient for me

ah wow! Hope he gets a new bike soon 🙌

In my experience a bike shop will watch your bike for you especially if you buy something or are a returning customer.

That insurance company sounds way too picky. Probably a complete waste of money.

Don't be discouraged. Use it to know what you really need to do to keep your bike secure rather than thinking it's secure but gets stolen anyway.

Yeah I wouldnt carry that heavy lock. Defeats the purpose of a lightweight fast bike. I almost never stop at a cafe but if I did I wouldnt eat anywhere where my bike cant be at the table with me. If I have to leave it outside I'll take my business elsewhere.

That's what backpacks are for!

My U Lock has a plastic thing that attaches to the frame wherever you want it. So you don't even feel that 1kg weight..

Don't use it for commuting.

Buy an old rusty bike for commuting..