Security and automobile bike carrier

[ny biker]

When I had a trunk rack for my bikes I used two u-locks to secure the bike to the rack. However that was more to make sure the bike didn't fall off the rack. I never left the car unattended with the bike on the rack.

[luvmyguys]

If it's just me and I don't need to use the rack, I don't. It goes in the car. I left it unattended during lunch ONCE. Dh said it would be fine, but I went out way too much to make sure everything was still okay.

Won't do that again, even though everything was okay.

We were on a trip this past weekend, and I brought the bike (and I didn't have room to put it in the car with 4 people and baggage). When we stopped for lunch, we sat by a window so I could keep an eye on it.

You're not paranoid at all.

[Irulan]

here's why you can never be too paranoid
http://laatsteronde.tumblr.com/post/...rtland-or-i-am

[Bike Writer]

I admit that I've had brief moments that I've left my bike on my rack unlocked, but more often than not I lock it to my rack if I run into the grocery store to pick up a couple of things and at a restaurant I usually park where I can keep my eye on it too, even if it's locked. Stuff happens and a lock will not stop a determined thief. Insurance is the best bet.