84 OWNER’S MANUAL
5.4 LOCK YOUR BICYCLE
If you lock up your bicycle, it is much less likely
to be stolen. Nearly all bicycles stolen were not
locked at the time.
Lock your bicycle to something solid e.g. a tree,
a parking meter or a post. Make sure the bicycle
cannot be lifted from the post or the post lifted
out of the ground or pavement. Use a good
quality U-Lock.
A good quality, hardened steel U-lock is your
bicycle’s best protection from theft. U-locks are
more secure than cables or chains with padlocks.
Combination locks provide least security.
Make sure the lock or cable is not in a position
which makes it easy to be removed or cut.
• A front wheel with Quick Release can be
removed and locked to the frame.
• A good quality U-Lock may be the most
secure device for locking your bicycle.
• Bicycle parking rails should comply with
Australian Standard AS2890.3 (1993).
• Refer to Guide to Trafc Engineering
Practice Part 14 - Bicycles (AUSTROADS
1999).
• www.bikeoz.com.au - provides additional
information.
• www.cyclingpromotion.com.au - helping
you get more out of your riding.
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