GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Ive just bought a new Mountain Bike for the boat were buying after christmas, the only thing is it looks too new and I think that might make it more attractive to thieving gits. Anybody got any tips on security and how to keep a bike on a boat without it getting nicked ? I was thinking about stripping it down and Spraying it Matt Black to make it less new. Edited October 15, 2015 by GreyLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlad Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I was thinking about stripping it down and Spraying it Matt Black to make it less new. Stripping it down and Spraying it Matt Black to make it less new is probably what who ever nicks it will do! Try tying it to an angry looking dog........ Joking aside keep it looking like it is so you may? recognise it if you happen across it after it has been stolen (that's assuming they haven't stripped it down and sprayed it matt black) buy the best lock and chain that you can and USE IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlad Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 You could of course try other security products like Smartwater http://www.smartwater.com/ or Microdot https://www.insight-security.com/property-marking-microdot There is no guarantee that anything will stop it from being stolen if someone wants it badly enough, the best bet is to make it slightly harder to nick than any bikes nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Stripping it down and Spraying it Matt Black to make it less new is probably what who ever nicks it will do! Try tying it to an angry looking dog........ Joking aside keep it looking like it is so you may? recognise it if you happen across it after it has been stolen (that's assuming they haven't stripped it down and sprayed it matt black) buy the best lock and chain that you can and USE IT!!!! Thanks yer I will get 2 decent bike locks for the Boat, ive had 2 bikes nicked before and its sickening. It would look like a skanks bike matt black, thats not what I want. Maybe I should of bought a scruffy second hand bike thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bag 'o' bones Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) A decent lock and reinforced cable that you run through both wheels as well as the frame. Good bike security is all about layers of security. 2 types of lock at least. Get a decent bike cover to make it less obvious - you'll need one anyway - bikes don't last very long out in the wet. A bike alarm of some sort. Sell the bike and buy an old Raleigh ladies 3 speed. Edited October 15, 2015 by bag 'o' bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) You could of course try other security products like Smartwater http://www.smartwater.com/ or Microdot https://www.insight-security.com/property-marking-microdot There is no guarantee that anything will stop it from being stolen if someone wants it badly enough, the best bet is to make it slightly harder to nick than any bikes nearby. Hey ive just looked at that link, it looks good, I will have a good think about that thanks. I will get two of these locks before I put it on the boat, that should slow them down hopfully. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bike+locks A decent lock and reinforced cable that you run through both wheels as well as the frame. Good bike security is all about layers of security. 2 types of lock at least. Get a decent bike cover to make it less obvious - you'll need one anyway - bikes don't last very long out in the wet. A bike alarm of some sort. Sell the bike and buy an old Raleigh ladies 3 speed. Ow never thought about a cover or alarm, hey I use to have a raliegh shopper 3 speed and it had a basket on the front too Hahaha. blush, mmm narr ! Edited October 15, 2015 by GreyLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Spray on rust? Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Spray on rust? Phil Maybe I could phone a few well known boat brokerage's, quite a few seem to use that stuff. I might just get some matt black acrylic transfers and tone it down a bit. tar phil Edited October 15, 2015 by GreyLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggs Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 It would be good if you had a metal loop on your roof to chain the bike to, rather than just making it so if can't be ridden. I don't think the microdots and stuff like are any good since they will only be looked at if the cops suspect its stolen and why would they do that? You should have your contact info engraved on though. Rust paint is here if you want to take Phil's advice http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/1820_1_2861735.html BTW I once forget to load my bike onto a the boat at the top of flight we had just come up, it was 3 days before I looked in the engine room and realised that I had lost it (I didn't keep it on the roof you note). When we got back to the lock in a few more days I found that someone had taken the bike to a nearby boat yard and kept it in case anyone claimed it. So I got it back! There's a lot more honest people about than you might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) It would be good if you had a metal loop on your roof to chain the bike to, rather than just making it so if can't be ridden. I don't think the microdots and stuff like are any good since they will only be looked at if the cops suspect its stolen and why would they do that? You should have your contact info engraved on though. Rust paint is here if you want to take Phil's advice http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/1820_1_2861735.html BTW I once forget to load my bike onto a the boat at the top of flight we had just come up, it was 3 days before I looked in the engine room and realised that I had lost it (I didn't keep it on the roof you note). When we got back to the lock in a few more days I found that someone had taken the bike to a nearby boat yard and kept it in case anyone claimed it. So I got it back! There's a lot more honest people about than you might think. hi, thanks for your reply I thought Phil was joking when he mentioned Rust Spray, sorry Phil. I think engraving is a good bit of advice Tiggs, my dads got some metal number and letter punches I suppose i could stamp some details in a few places on the bike. Glad you got your bike back, their not cheap these days, I dont think my dad will let put the bike on the roof so it would have to be chained up on the stern rails. I will go in my dads garage and have a mooch for his letter punches. cheers Tiggs Edited October 15, 2015 by GreyLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovrin Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just a point to note. Don't do what many people do and pass the chain through the wheel - make sure you pass it through the frame. So many people do this without thinking and the sneaky thieves just pinch the bike and leave the wheel. ( Of course, if the thieves are really sneaky they will pinch the wheels and saddle and leave the frame ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just a point to note. Don't do what many people do and pass the chain through the wheel - make sure you pass it through the frame. So many people do this without thinking and the sneaky thieves just pinch the bike and leave the wheel. ( Of course, if the thieves are really sneaky they will pinch the wheels and saddle and leave the frame ) Good point, they are cheaky swines. I moved into a really nice care facility a few years ago thinking owe no one will nick my bike here, do I left my bike in the foya with just a c clamp lock through the wheel and frame. 1 hour later I came back - No Bike, they must of carried it away over their shoulders. I wont make it easy this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barnacle Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 how about a length of rope - you could tow it behind you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 how about a length of rope - you could tow it behind you Not with my dad steering I would end up in the drink. lol, that does sound fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlad Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 in the drink. Mad thought........ Hide it underwater! Of course you would have to remember to fish it out before you set off, you don't want to get your own bike stuck on your prop and then there is the joy of drying the saddle before you go for a ride! As for preventing it from going rusty....... Maybe a bit too mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter-Bullfinch Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 You could paint the bike with Waxoil. It will look old, scruffy and unkempt but you can easily remove the stuff if you ever wanted to pass the bike on. That and a motorbike lock from Aldi etc should help a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Wrap the bike frame in Pvc tape, several colours, makes it look old and neglected and is easily removable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 All good advice except that most stolen bikes seem to end up in the cut where it won't matter what colour tape or paint you've decorated it with. Try tying 6ft of fishing line to a fluorescent ping pong ball which you then tuck underneath the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Best thing to do is to use it a lot. My very expensive folding mountain bike looks like a pile of junk to the unedumacated eye, being covered in mud and general towpath shite. I even left it at Reading station for 24 hours unlocked the other day and no-one nicked it!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Vagabond Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Probably a bit late with this suggestion since you've already got the bike, but a folding bike isn't a bad option since you can then put it inside the boat if you have to leave the boat somewhere. These are pretty good http://dahon.com/mainnav/foldingbikes/single-view/bike/espresso_d24.html Don't place too much reliance on the solid metal bike locks, they can be broken open with a car jack. Edited: MtB seems to have beaten me to the suggestion Edited October 15, 2015 by Wanderer Vagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Probably a bit late with this suggestion since you've already got the bike, but a folding bike isn't a bad option since you can then put it inside the boat if you have to leave the boat somewhere. These are pretty good http://dahon.com/mainnav/foldingbikes/single-view/bike/espresso_d24.html Don't place too much reliance on the solid metal bike locks, they can be broken open with a car jack. Edited: MtB seems to have beaten me to the suggestion:huh: Thanks or the link WV, ive covered my bike with matt vinyl wrap and stamped the frame with some details. I cant afford another bike, I wish I had bough a folding bike instead now :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Québec Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Advice from Police: - Get your bike security marked and registered at BikeRegister. Getting your bike security marked and registered is a visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught in possession of a registered bike, the rightful owner can be traced and they will be arrested. Find out if your local Met Police Safer Transport Team has any marking events planned. - Record details of your bike. Frame number (normally found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in), BikeRegister number, other distinguishing features, and take a photo. - Use locks of gold 'Sold Secure' standard. Also, use two different types of lock, with at least one being a high quality D-lock. It takes thieves a few seconds to cut through poor quality locks - make it as difficult for them as possible. - Lock the frame and both wheels to the cycle parking stand. - Make the locks and bike hard to manoeuvre. Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible. - Take parts that are easy to remove with you. For example, saddles and wheels. Or use secure skewers, which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently, making it difficult for thieves to steal parts such as saddle or wheels.Heavy duty motorbike security chain and padlock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Advice from Police: - Get your bike security marked and registered at BikeRegister. Getting your bike security marked and registered is a visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught in possession of a registered bike, the rightful owner can be traced and they will be arrested. Find out if your local Met Police Safer Transport Team has any marking events planned. - Record details of your bike. Frame number (normally found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in), BikeRegister number, other distinguishing features, and take a photo. - Use locks of gold 'Sold Secure' standard. Also, use two different types of lock, with at least one being a high quality D-lock. It takes thieves a few seconds to cut through poor quality locks - make it as difficult for them as possible. - Lock the frame and both wheels to the cycle parking stand. - Make the locks and bike hard to manoeuvre. Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible. - Take parts that are easy to remove with you. For example, saddles and wheels. Or use secure skewers, which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently, making it difficult for thieves to steal parts such as saddle or wheels.Heavy duty motorbike security chain and padlock. Thanks for that Quebec. Have a greenie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 My boat is only 38ft long. I keep my bike inside . Its a bit of a pain but better than getting it knicked. It has dropped bars as the mountain bike type are just to wide lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I decided to paint my bike a narrowboat green with an aersol, bloody thing cracked up like crazy on the decals. :-( So tomorow I will have to paint strip it and hopefully I can post a picture of it painted narrowboat green. Lol :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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