How do you secure your saddle?

[PamNY]

Now that I finally have a decent saddle, I'd like to make sure it doesn't get stolen. Anyone have recommendations? I'm in NYC so theft is a real possibility. I've researched and observed what others do, but I'd welcome any comments or advice.

For the moment, I still have the quick release on so it's easy to simply take the saddle with me. I don't think I want to do that forever, though.

Pam

[Zen]

My Kryptonite u-lock came with a cable. I loop that through the seat rails and then to the u-lock.
I don't even have a quick release but I do have a Brooks and I sure don't wan to lose that.

[wackyjacky1]

Like Zen, I run a cable lock through the seat rails. (Actually, I run the cable through the seat rails and through the front wheel so both items are secured.)

[ladyicon]

In NY, I would definately take the saddle in with me. In NY a cable lock is like tying it with a string. Also if it has no seat it would be harder to steal .

[Zen]

In NY, I would definately take the saddle in with me. In NY a cable lock is like tying it with a string.

NY and NYC are very different places.
Which is it, Pam?

[malkin]

Around here any saddle with a quick release gets stolen, even a complete POS.

[Biciclista]

you guys are making Seattle sound pretty decadent. Why, I never lock my saddle unless I'm going to be gone for several hours. sheesh. Sorry guys, that's a real drag.
Take your bike with you!

[wildeny]

Never leave my bike without trustful eye contacts.

[PamNY]

I live in NYC and I've never yet locked up my bike. My Xootr is better for most errands, but it would be nice to be able to at least dash into the grocery store when I'm biking. Today I saw a couple of bikes with u-lock and cable combos and the u-lock went through the saddle rails.

Here's a Craigslist ad from a guy who said they cut down a tree to get his bike.

At one point I considered posting about how paranoid I am about theft, but what could anyone say? I've always been told you shouldn't get attached to your bike in NYC, but I really would be so sad if my perfectly ordinary Trek got taken by some hoodlum.


Pam

[Triskeliongirl]

If you really want to lock it, try these for saddles and wheels:

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp

I got one so I could completely lock my s/s coupled bike, but it makes changing a tire a tad more work.

After having a locked bike stolen, my advice is to only use a beater in a high crime area. My cervelo lives in my living room and only goes on club/event rides, so I never have to leave her locked anywhere.

[Biciclista]

If you really want to lock it, try these for saddles and wheels:

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp

I got one so I could completely lock my s/s coupled bike, but it makes changing a tire a tad more work.

After having a locked bike stolen, my advice is to only use a beater in a high crime area. My cervelo lives in my living room and only goes on club/event rides, so I never have to leave her locked anywhere.

i was looking for these! glad you found the link.

[wackyjacky1]

Yeah, I've thought about getting a Pitlock seatpost binder. I really don't have a need for quick-release on my seatpost.