titleSecuring Your Bicycle/titlepA good bicycle is an investment. Although its possible to get a decent bicycle at low cost, serious cyclists often benefit from spending a bit more on a nicer bicycle. A better bicycle can be more durable, lighter, and more pleasant to ride. But the more you spend on a bike, the greater the loss if its stolen./ppBike thefts are common, particularly in neighborhoods with high property crime, near universities and parks, and of course anywhere there are b style=color:#000;background:#ffff66bikes/b and people who want to take them. Regardless of where you bike, however, keeping your transportation secure is always important. Always lock your bike up, and never leave an unlocked bike unattended./ppOf course the security of your bike depends very much on the lock you use. Low-quality locks are easily destroyed or unlocked. The difference between a good lock and a bad lock can be dramatic; it can decide whether yours is a stolen bike or a nearly-stolen bike./ppCompared to the cost and inconvenience of a stolen bike, even very good locks are affordable. Locks arent just a convenience or an asset, theyre a necessity for all bike owners. Many find that the extra security a better lock offers outweighs the extra expense; some may compromise by getting less high-end tires or a cheaper seat./ppChoosing the Right Lock/ppMany bike locks, such as many chain locks, are easily destroyed with off-the-shelf bolt cutters. Any bike thief willing to spend a little money at a hardware store could easily circumvent many locks. For that reason, its important to make sure your lock is made of the toughest construction you can reasonably afford./ppMaterials aside, the most secure type of lock is usually held to be the U-lock. These take the form of a U-shaped piece, most commonly steel, and a locking crossbar that spans the top of the U. The U-piece of the lock is usually made of a solid piece, much more difficult to cut through than a chain./ppFinding a Good Lock/ppThere are many places you can buy reasonably good locks. Specialist cycle stores will often have a number of options. The selection available will depend on the store, of course, and sometimes they can be overpriced or of variable quality. There are also many lock retailers online, often offering better and cheaper locks. One particularly good source of a target=_n00003FE2ew rel=nofollow href=http://www.bike-locks.comhigh-quality bike locks/a is the website of AJs Bike Locks. Their selection and quality are among the best, and your dollar goes farther to securing your investment./ppJoseph Devine/pbrbra href=http://astore.amazon.com/buy.cheap.black.berry.bold.sale.review-20Black Berry Bold for Sale/abra href=http://astore.amazon.com/buy.cheap.wubbanub.plush.toy.pacifier.sale.price.review-20?_encoding=UTF8node=4Wubbanub Gragon/abra href=http://astore.amazon.com/rockwell.sonic.crafter.review.blades.accessories.prices-20Rockwell Sonic Crafter Accessories/abra href=http://astore.amazon.com/buy.cheap.north.face.jackets.on.sale.price.review-20Buy North Face Jacket/abra href=http://astore.amazon.com/buy.cheap.wubbanub.plush.toy.pacifier.sale.price.review-20?_encoding=UTF8node=3Wubbanub Infant Pacifier/abr