Wise advice that everyone should know & do. Thanks for the refresher.

When my TerraTrike was stolen off my rack when staying in a hotel, they cut the cable and were gone. When I visited that same hotel again I had my GreenSpeed replacement and the manager let me park it in her office. Now I'll fold it and take the wheels and seat and take them to my room. I also cover everything else in my Forester using a flat black single sheet. It's a pain, but cheaper that going thru the hassle of going thru police report. When I called the Los Angles Co Sheriff's Office to file the report "the theft of my trike'. I had to explain that it wasn't the Murray tricycle I got for Christmas when I was a kid. My homeowners insurance covered part of my loss, but prorated the amount covered. I also have an alarm installed and will be adding an AirTag.

Bad people will take your stuff no matter what. You make valid points. You can slow a thief down, probably not stop them. Best advice I can give is lock stuff ,never take your eyes off. I've ridden recumbent's for almost 20 years, bikes, over 50 years. You can keep honest folks honest but won't stop a thief. Thanks for the great work Mickey. RF

I have one of the early catrike villagers, back when the serial number was just a sticker which is easy to remove. I etched my drivers license number on the frame under the seat cover where it can’t be easily seen, you would have to take the seat cover off to find it.

Good advice Mickey! Seems like on your first locking example, using the U-Lock and the cable combo, a locking strategy is no stronger than its weakest like, which is probably the cable. So, the U-Lock is not really necessary from that standpoint ... just use the cable lock only. I think a more fool-proof strategy would be to use the U-Lock around the frame like you show, but have it attached directly to a steel pole that nestles right there at that cruciform. My homeowner's insurance does indeed cover my trike, which is kept in the locked garage, out of sight. When I'm on tour, the main consideration is when at a supermarket for food resupply. When riding with a buddy, each one of us will take turns going inside to get food and supplies, one at a time, while the other stays with the trikes outside. This is better than a lock of course. But ... when solo, the question is whether to park the trike out of sight behind the store somewhere, or park it right smack dab in front at the main store entrance. Argument could be made for each option, but I always use the "right in front" option because it would take a gutsy thief to make off with it in front of a continual stream of customers (of course, I always do lock it in this situation, which (so-far) has kept my trike mine (and not a thief's new trike). Keeping the two sets of lock keys separate is a must for sure. I keep one key on my key ring, and the other key in a hidden location in my pannier setup. That way, if I ever did lose my key ring (haven't yet, knock on wood, haha), I can still unlock my trike and continue the trip. A thief would be hard pressed to find my hidden key. Thanks for this video! It is very informative and helpful! steve

Good info and advice!

Thanks for the info and the lock recommendation!

depends on your city. In Toronto, theives have cable cutters so I usually don't recommend using a cable lock. A 10/10 rated Ulock for each tire plus one for frame, is harsh but necessary. One for each quick release wheel and another for locking to something. Also add an AirTag from Apple or equivalent to the bike so you can track it. They may look for that now too but that can help. Going to look for a vibration detector alarm next.

529 Garage is great for registering trikes, bikes, scooters, etc.

That's the way I do it. A U-lock to the frame. As you mentioned, most thieves are opportunistic. Thanks for sharing.

I've found a vibration motion detector alarm handy when I'm staying close to my trike but may be out of sight of it for a short while. I also have my trike and batteries and their serial numbers registered with Bike Index.

Called today re: Topeak mtx pannier bag. We were wondering if there's a way to just get the part on the bottom of the bag that slides in along with the clip lock? If not, if you have another bag in stock?

Thanks for the info about the insurance. I'm aware trikes could be in accidents as well, with the rider and others getting hurt. Is there insurance for that? Also, as far as I can tell, my (2023) ICE Adventure HD serial number is just a printed sticker (super easy to remove) on the bottom of the frame. Do they stamp them somewhere as well? Also, the trike comes with a key lock to prevent the battery from being removed. I wish the lock would prevent the motor from being operated, too.

If you don't have an easy triangle to lock to, try putting the Ulock through the crank

Soon to be moved to a trike.. have an older (20 year old that is) 2 wheel SWB bent... with electric assist. at 70+, the old balance is not what it used to be. Time to get more stable. I live in Pinole, just north of Berkeley... Love the bay trail that is getting more and more done here. I also take along a "whistle" dog tracker, charge it up and throw it in the sack with all of the other must haves... It will track the bike within about 50 feet of wherever it goes.. . Thanks for your insight on locking the trikes.. you might have a new customer soon.. do you take bent trade ins? Chris

Do you have a model number to the lock set you used? Thanks

Get a low jack.

When my bike was stolen, they left the lock and chain like it was still locked!

the only time you should ever use cables it to prevent your wheels from being taken. always us a good chain, cables are so easy to cut it isnt funny.