ConfusedClimber

Ok, this is not a thread about what mini u-lock to buy or a debate over where to use it (back wheel versus front).

MY question is this: I have an IRO Mark V 53cm and a Kryptonite Mini U-Lock and a set of deep v's so you have an idea of what my dimensions are. Is there a way to fit it around say your average stop stign sized post that it will go around the frame and the front wheel.

I feel like I am ******** but I can't seem to find a way to do that on the average sign post. Does anyone have a pic of how they do it?? I can't figure out how to do it and I feel stupid

I feel like i have tried many combos and positions but I can't seem to get it to work...

jpdesjar

i have a tricky time with mine sometimes too...you could try locking the back wheel and seat tube together to the sign post...not sure if that will work with a deep v wheel...i usually end up locking the top tube...you could use a cable in addition to the u lock as well, good luck

2wheelsgood

jpdesjar

not that again
oh bother...

elTwitcho

I lock the back wheel and seat tube to something. The front wheel is vulnerable but the back wheelset is more expensive so whatever.

eMwolB

I have a quick-release front wheel because of this. Or I carry a cable in addition when not in the mood to remove wheel.

If you have risers, (drops get blocked by the top tube) sometimes you can turn the wheel all the way around until it reaches the frame and lock it that way.

ConfusedClimber

Yeah I realize the back wheel is more expensive, but it also takes more work to get off..... so for a quick lockup that is going to be out of my sight, i'd rather lock the front.

but i don't really want to debate about it....

I ride with drops so Ican't do the flip the qheel around trick....unless i put my risers back on...but I like the drops too much

Yoshi

You just have to get the right angle. Sometimes it can be hard and you may only be able to get the frame.

bmike

unless the stop sign post is set in concrete you can probably wiggle / pull it right out of the ground. same with some parking meters.

veganeric

Are you using a quick release on the front? If not I wouldn't worry about it. Anyone who is so inclined to steal your wheel and is carrying the tools to do it is going to go for the rear first. It only takes a couple more seconds to get a rear off, if that. If you are running a quick release front drop a few bones on a locking skewer.


ftw

zoltani

I like locking skewers, just lock the frame and go!

dutret

ftl.

the sheldon method is super ****ty and should only be using in low crime areas or with bikes of the quality pictured.

jimisnowhere

I bought a U lock that's bigger than a sandwich. It is rather easy to use.

veganeric

It's always worked for me. I'm not saying I'd leave my bike locked up like that for a week, but for a quick lock up it's your best bet. A friend lost her rear doing the front wheel & frame lock up.
But hey, since you seem to know of a vastly superior method of locking up with a mini U by all means enlighten us.

Joetheshmo

+1

04jtb

1916 FTW
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/ranger.html

LOOKOUT!

i got a locking skewer up front, and i lock up with sheldons method. solid. all you have to worry about is someone hacking through your rear deep v.

zoltani

Or someone that doesn't realize that you can't just take the frame and leave the wheel. They will seriously **** your wheel.

J A Holman

That sheldon method is fairly effective. it isn't too easy to get through a wheel, not at all. If you live in a big ass city don't leave it outdoors at all is my experience.

that dutret fellow gets a few compliments for being a ****** on the interwebs and not surprisingly he he comes down with Sheldon envy lolzer.

Give it up, it's hopeless. See, Sheldon = real, dutret = not.

dutret

Despite sheldon's great track record he's not infallible and wrong about plenty of things. His justification for this locking method is based on it's strength against hacksaw attacks. This is the wrong tool for the job and its not one bike thieves often carry anyway. The more sensible way to defeat the sheldon method is bolt cutters which won't have a problem. Bolt cutters are also one of the two most common bike theft tools.

On the vast majority of road bikes you can fit a mini-lock around both the frame and the rear wheel. This is the correct method of locking. If you can't and you really want to secure the rear wheel just buy a cable.

alaska

put the 'u' part around the frame side and the bar part by the rim. seems to often work better than the other way around. i ride deep v's and can mini u-lock to a stop sign in almost every case.