Securing Bikes in Your House

[Aggie_Ama]

Right now we have our guest bed covered in various bike parts, two carbon roadies in the room leaning against walls. The room is tiny so we might be able to fit one more bike but it is a PITA to take them out of our house, garage is much easier. My mountain bike, DH's mountain bike that is complete, his cross bike sit along side of the garage, right next to our car. The work in progress singlespeed is on the other side along with boxes that have been following us for 8 years of marriage. My goal is an organized and secure garage. Where I can go out, unlock my chosen steed and go. If my mountain bike is covered in dust and grim so what. I am using a self-help book to get my house to be uncluttered and organized. This is just one of my many stress and pain points that I would like to not be bothering me.

[DebSP]

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/62...g-bikes-in-nyc

[sundial]

I was in a motorcycle shop and noticed an anti-theft/motion alert alarm system for the motorcycle. Perhaps this is another option?

[Geonz]

I think we're long overdue for some creative technology applications for bicycle security. If people can do a "lojack" thing for their cars & laptops, why not bicycles? Motion activated cameras would be a good idea.
I'd also be tempted to set up some old-fashioned "bucket of slime on your head" options... tho' I wouldn't want to incite rage, either, on general principle. Or, motion detectors that activate lights and/or sounds that would simply freak a person out (or activate flash cameras).
I've long wanted a special "Onstar" option -- so that if my bike moves and I don't do the programmed response, the thief gets a message that "this is onstar. If you do not activate the sequence, we shall activate the squirtseat in five seconds."

[Biciclista]

well they CAN do Lojack, but that's a big gizmo to stick on a bike. But I agree! especially considering how many engineers ride bikes!!

[Aggie_Ama]

I found a few available to law enforcement. We had this discussion on a local board and I thought someone linked to one available to normal folk but it required frequent battery changing. I am sure it will be available at some point.

[Miranda]

I think we're long overdue for some creative technology applications for bicycle security. If people can do a "lojack" thing for their cars & laptops, why not bicycles? Motion activated cameras would be a good idea.
I'd also be tempted to set up some old-fashioned "bucket of slime on your head" options... tho' I wouldn't want to incite rage, either, on general principle. Or, motion detectors that activate lights and/or sounds that would simply freak a person out (or activate flash cameras).
I've long wanted a special "Onstar" option -- so that if my bike moves and I don't do the programmed response, the thief gets a message that "this is onstar. If you do not activate the sequence, we shall activate the squirtseat in five seconds."

Or, better yet...
"...if you do not release the bicycle immediate, and vacate the premesis, the hounds of hell will be released from the other side of the doggie door into this garage..."

[Miranda]

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/62...g-bikes-in-nyc

Wow... what a vid!

[hulagirl]

I highly recommend Kryptonite locks. They have certain models that come with anti-theft protection for up to $3500. Up to 3 years of protection I think. And they sell anchors that you can bolt the bike to.

We do this when we leave town. And we also have home owners insurance which does cover the bikes.

[Catrin]

Much to my pleasant surprise, I've learned my renters insurance will cover the loss of my bikes no matter where I am in the world - literally. For some reason I had assumed that they had to be stolen from my apartment for them to be covered - not so

I need to raise my coverage anyway

[Azurah]

We keep our road bikes in our bedroom. We live in the back house in a fenced/walled in yard with two huge dogs guarding the outside and a small, very yappy dog inside.

[Aggie_Ama]

Miranda- I am reading one called "Throw out 50 Things". Same concept as the one you mentioned and saw it at the bookstore so why not try? I am thinking those racks posted by someone earlier set where the wheels are secured front and back. Then locked. Overkill? Maybe but I didn't like the feeling of my bike being stolen in 5th grade and it was painful to have to replace my Gary Fisher when the bike was damaged. I know some people could relate, I truly felt like I had to grieve for it. I wasn't expecting to lose the bike, expected one day I might want to replace it.

My homeowner's covers the bike but as a learned with our wreck and the totaled Gary Fisher, a $1,500 deductible is steep. So we are looking at a rider which has a lower deductible.

[Miranda]

Right now we have our guest bed covered in various bike parts, two carbon roadies in the room leaning against walls. The room is tiny so we might be able to fit one more bike but it is a PITA to take them out of our house, garage is much easier. My mountain bike, DH's mountain bike that is complete, his cross bike sit along side of the garage, right next to our car. The work in progress singlespeed is on the other side along with boxes that have been following us for 8 years of marriage. My goal is an organized and secure garage. Where I can go out, unlock my chosen steed and go. If my mountain bike is covered in dust and grim so what. I am using a self-help book to get my house to be uncluttered and organized. This is just one of my many stress and pain points that I would like to not be bothering me.

Good for you!

I finished that Clutter Busting book I posted about here, and have been at it ever since! It is such a great feeling when you are ready to let go of things that no longer serve your life. While I do have my bikes inside, I agree about the garage and convenience. I would like one bike that I mainly cruise short rides by home alone, or with the kids to be in the garage. I have a space cleared out to bolt down some rack to lock it to. However, it's only wood atm. I like the idea of drilling into the cement to make it a bit more secure.