The recommendations here start with the assumption, there is no way to keep a bike from being stolen, only ways to make it harder to steal. I think about where I’m locking up the bike and how long it will be there. At first, bike security can feel overwhelming. In practice we tend to re-use the same spots for locking up a bike frequently. There is some up front thought and then it turns into habit.
Products in order of importance to me:
- ABUS Folding Lock
- Secondary Ottolock or U-Lock (used when I’m worried)
- HEXLOX part locks
- Scout Tracker and Alarm