Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Hi all
Just about to buy a gold lock for my bike having used a combination lock before.
I often go touring a wondered if it would be good to 'try' and hide a spare key on the bike some where in case my main key lost or stolen etc whilst I am away.
Does anyone have a view or do this ...............would you be happy to share with me or pm me ?
Many thanks
Regards
Mike
Just about to buy a gold lock for my bike having used a combination lock before.
I often go touring a wondered if it would be good to 'try' and hide a spare key on the bike some where in case my main key lost or stolen etc whilst I am away.
Does anyone have a view or do this ...............would you be happy to share with me or pm me ?
Many thanks
Regards
Mike
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
I don't do it myself, but if you have a quick release seat post you could hide one there.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Inside one end of handlebars would be one place - also used in the past (& possibly still done by some) to stash an emergency £5/£10/etc. wrapped in a plastic bag.
Expander end plugs rather than the usual push fit might be a good idea if using this method & you might have to pare down the plastic "handle" end of the key to get it to fit.
Rick
Expander end plugs rather than the usual push fit might be a good idea if using this method & you might have to pare down the plastic "handle" end of the key to get it to fit.
Rick
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Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
stupid idea. I have more than once locked myself out of my flat so I now have a permanent key around my neck on a cord. That is the best soln & you soon forget its there
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
My mum has the spare key. One phone call and I'm rescued
edit: Just re-read the post......touring....hmm
I wouldn't keep a key on the bike tbh. Too risky. Given that I'll be using the bar bag when I try again my keys will be in there and if I'm leaving the bike for any reason, bar bag comes with me. Mercalia's idea is good though.
edit: Just re-read the post......touring....hmm
I wouldn't keep a key on the bike tbh. Too risky. Given that I'll be using the bar bag when I try again my keys will be in there and if I'm leaving the bike for any reason, bar bag comes with me. Mercalia's idea is good though.
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
You can keep two keys with you, the one in use, plus the spare tied to your washbag. You are unlikely to lose both at the same time.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Put it in your bike safe - otherwise known as the stem!
Convention? what's that then?
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Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Hi
Around your neck attached to your ID tag
Regards
tim-b
Around your neck attached to your ID tag
Regards
tim-b
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Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
Somewhere requiring reasonable disassembly - shame you can't have it split into two halves
if you have a sq taper BB then tucked into the shell pointing down a chainstay??
if you have a sq taper BB then tucked into the shell pointing down a chainstay??
A shortcut has to be a challenge, otherwise it would just be the way. No situation is so dire that panic cannot make it worse.
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There are two kinds of people in this world: those can extrapolate from incomplete data.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
[XAP]Bob wrote:Somewhere requiring reasonable disassembly - shame you can't have it split into two halves
if you have a sq taper BB then tucked into the shell pointing down a chainstay??
Fine if you always carry the necessary tools to remove the chainset and BB, or expect to be able to borrow them where you are travelling.
A QR seat post is not a good idea IMO as someone expecting to just steal the saddle would get an unexpected bonus.
Probably not many thieves will look in the handlebars or non QR seat post, even fewer the stem, however keeping it in a bar bag or something that you always take with you would be favourite, e.g. tucked in your wallet.
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Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
I just use a small cheap combination lock cable. Might dissuade casual theft.
When touring, house key and another credit card and £20 note are hidden in lining of bar bags.
When touring, house key and another credit card and £20 note are hidden in lining of bar bags.
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Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
I have a spare key attached to something which I can never leave on the bike, so I perforce always take it with me.
The most important thing is to check I have thekey before I lock the bike.
Ferdinand
The most important thing is to check I have thekey before I lock the bike.
Ferdinand
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
ferdinand wrote:The most important thing is to check I have thekey before I lock the bike.
Ferdinand
I always store the lock locked up, so I cannot use it if I don't have the key with me.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
niggle wrote:[XAP]Bob wrote:Somewhere requiring reasonable disassembly - shame you can't have it split into two halves
if you have a sq taper BB then tucked into the shell pointing down a chainstay??
Fine if you always carry the necessary tools to remove the chainset and BB, or expect to be able to borrow them where you are travelling.
A QR seat post is not a good idea IMO as someone expecting to just steal the saddle would get an unexpected bonus.
Probably not many thieves will look in the handlebars or non QR seat post, even fewer the stem, however keeping it in a bar bag or something that you always take with you would be favourite, e.g. tucked in your wallet.
Obviously - but the point remains.
How about a keysafe bolted to the underside of the pannier?
A shortcut has to be a challenge, otherwise it would just be the way. No situation is so dire that panic cannot make it worse.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those can extrapolate from incomplete data.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those can extrapolate from incomplete data.
Re: Gold Lock Hiding Key on bike ?
[quote="[XAP]Bob]How about a keysafe bolted to the underside of the pannier?[/quote]
..................and write the number down on a piece of card in case you forget it. You could keep the card.........................
..................and write the number down on a piece of card in case you forget it. You could keep the card.........................