The NYC Buildings Department and the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced the winner today of their competition to redesign the sidewalk shed: "Urban Umbrella," by 28-year-old design student Young-Hwan Choi.Ĭhoi’s design has a number of advantages over current sidewalk sheds, which have been the standard since the 1950s. Now the city hopes to start phasing them out. This method is a really secure way of locking your bike but it does mean your front forks will likely scratch against ground and it’s a bit cumbersome to take the wheels in and out.Today’s sidewalk sheds may soon be a thing of the past. Some people prefer to remove the front wheel of the bike and place it next to the rear wheel before using the lock around them and the rear triangle of the bike. This again will make it harder for thieves with bolt cutters and angle grinders. If you use a cable lock, ensure the cable is taut before walking away. Pointing the keyhole towards the ground is also a good idea to further deter lock pickers from having a go. Keep the lock above the ground where possible: thieves can use the ground as they grind through the metal. Wheels are easily removed so double check your frame is locked before going about your day. When securing your bicycle, lock the frame to the immovable object preferably down by the seat tube, bottom bracket and cranks to reduce the amount of space within the lock. The first and most obvious rule is to actually use your lock even if it’s just for a few seconds outside a shop. Think about it: if a would-be thief sees you walking into the cinema just minutes after parking your bike, they will know they have a good couple of hours until you return again. If you’re visiting the cinema, gym or other building in which you’ll be for an extended amount of time, a useful tip is to park your bike a few streets away. If you are unlucky and your bike is stolen, CCTV footage could identify the criminal leading to the arrest and recovery of your bike. In busier areas of towns and cities, CCTV is more likely to be in operation adding to the number of eyes on your bike and importantly the thief. Parking your bike in the presence of other bikes and people gives thieves less room for movement when scrambling around with their tools.
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With other people around, the thief is unlikely to take a chance knowing full well they may be challenged at any moment. Be sure to avoid wooden poles or trees, scaffolding and street furniture such as sign posts.īusier areas are better for your bike as it’s harder for thieves to find their moment of opportunity away from onlookers. These fixtures are not easily broken or dismantled therefore increasing the security of your bike. When leaving your bicycle for any amount of time, look for fixed, immovable bike racks or railings that are anchored to the ground or building. When shopping for a bike lock, look for Gold-standard locks that have been rigorously tested against lock picking, cutting and drilling. Their hardened metal and often patented design make them really tricky to cut even with angle grinders and bolt cutters. U-Locks are also highly regarded as tough locks for thieves to break.
The Abus Bordo is also the highest security folding lock available. Many of their locks fold away neatly for easy storage either on the bike or in your bag. However, with technology improving every day, there are now some lightweight and secure locks that won’t break the bank.Ībus provides some of the best bike locks on the market using their experience over almost 100 years to build the toughest security systems in the world. In many cases, the most secure bike locks are the heaviest and most expensive.
Choosing the right bike lock involves finding the perfect balance between high security, weight and price. There’s a huge choice of locks out there and they range from thin, lightweight cafe locks to thick chains and cables.
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