Locking up ladies

Jan Cylwik <[email hidden]> wrote:
: My real question to the group is that, cycling into central London, I need
: to know how to best to secure an expensive bike which hasnt got a cross
: bar - any advice? Its a Giant Lafree Single Tube
: http://www.bonthronebikes.com/product_details.asp?id=2570&type=bikes which
: counts as a unisex bike.

Squire Paramount U-lock. Lock it round the main tube and then onto
something solid.

: I've bought a good chain lock (Kryptonite Faghedaboudit which is Soldsecure
: Gold Standard) and am thinking of using that through rear wheel and frame
: and round an immovable object. Also using a cable into the same lock to
: secure the front wheel.

[opps didn't read this till I'd typed the bit above]

That'll work. Loop it once round the main frame then round a secure
object as well as the wheels to remove any slack in the chain.

: Any advice on insurance - the one's I've tried an >10% on cost of the bike
: yearly?

That's what it costs. If you have house insurance you may be able to
get it added to that for less. This depends on the company though.

Arthur

--
Arthur Clune http://www.clune.org
"Technolibertarians make a philosophy out of a personality defect"
- Paulina Borsook

In article <[email hidden]>,
bugbear@trim_papermule_trim.co.uk says...

Quoted message said:

Arthur Clune said:

Jan Cylwik <[email hidden]> wrote:
object as well as the wheels to remove any slack in the chain.

: Any advice on insurance - the one's I've tried an >10% on cost of the bike
: yearly?

That's what it costs. If you have house insurance you may be able to
get it added to that for less. This depends on the company though.

Good old Co-op

After much aggrivation with their web-site I offer; note that this policy
will insure a whole garage FULL of bicycles as long as they're
each under a grand.

<snip>

I use CIS as well after recommendations from a friend. So far, so good,
but then I've not had anything stolen.

Jon

Arthur Clune said:

Jan Cylwik <[email hidden]> wrote:
object as well as the wheels to remove any slack in the chain.

: Any advice on insurance - the one's I've tried an >10% on cost of the bike
: yearly?

That's what it costs. If you have house insurance you may be able to
get it added to that for less. This depends on the company though.

Good old Co-op

After much aggrivation with their web-site I offer; note that this policy
will insure a whole garage FULL of bicycles as long as they're
each under a grand.

<QUOTE>
Pedal Cycle (operative only if specified as operative in the Schedule)
What IS Insured

Loss of or damage to any pedal cycle and its accessories
owned by the Family. We will not pay more than £1,000
for any one pedal cycle and its accessories in respect
of any one event, less the Excess specified in the Claims
Settlement Provisions of this Section.

What IS NOT Insured

(a) Mechanical, electrical, electronic or computer failure or breakdown.
(b) Loss or damage caused by
(i) depreciation, wear and tear, atmospheric, climatic or weather conditions, or any gradually operating cause
(ii) chewing, scratching, tearing or fouling by any domestic pet
(iii) vermin, insects or fungus
(iv) any process of adjusting, altering, cleaning, dyeing, renovating, repairing or restoring
(v) delay, confiscation or detention by Customs or other officials.
(c) Depreciation (including diminution in value as a consequence of repair).
(d) Theft of accessories unless stolen with the pedal cycle.
(e) Damage to tyres by punctures, cuts or bursts.
(f) Loss of or damage to clothing.

</QUOTE>

I think this cover used to cost 6 quod, but it's now included
since I upgraded to their "fancy grade" (or whatvere they call it)
policy, for non bicycle related reasons.

BugBear

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:36:42 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be "Jan
Cylwik" <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

A wag at a local cycle shop recommends ladies secure their bikes with
'Master Lock Street Cuffs' because they are equally useful for locking
people to bedposts ;-)

I'm too boring to find the idea attractive. However, I do have the
right sort of bedhead, so perhaps I should be more adventurous.

Quoted message said:

My real question to the group is that, cycling into central London, I need
to know how to best to secure an expensive bike which hasnt got a cross
bar - any advice?

A D-lock through the rear wheel, between the tubes, will lock the
frame as well. Then there is the front wheel to consider.

Remember to remove the battery.

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prevents me by using the RIP Act 2000.

In article said:

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:36:42 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be "Jan
Cylwik" <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

A wag at a local cycle shop recommends ladies secure their bikes with
'Master Lock Street Cuffs' because they are equally useful for locking
people to bedposts ;-)

I'm too boring to find the idea attractive. However, I do have the
right sort of bedhead, so perhaps I should be more adventurous.

I misread that as "the right sort of redhead" to start with.