Top 3 tips for locking your bike

1. Use a Sold Secure Rated lock

At Bikmo, we require customers to use Sold Secure Gold or Diamond locks. Sold Secure is the premier testing and certification house for security products. As such, we use their ratings system as a minimum requirement for a lock used to secure a cycle “away from home”.

2. What type of lock to use

Overall, it doesn’t matter what type of lock you choose, as long as it is Sold Secure Gold or Diamond rated. Also, as we mention later, it’s crucial that your bike is locked correctly.

That said, “D locks” (D shaped when locked) often come out on top due to their strength, reliability and weight. D locks can fit easily into a backpack or clip onto the bike for commuting.

Squire locks has a fantastic range of locks, including ones that are “wearable”!

3. How to lock it correctly

Always lock your bike to a solid and immovable object – think secure railings and of course bike hangers.

Lock your bike through an enclosed part of it’s frame – never lock your bike by the wheel! Most bikes these days have quick release wheels, so always lock your bike through an enclosed part of it’s frame.

Bike lock position – make sure you position the lock where it’s impossible for a thief to use leverage or force against another surface to smash / strike a lock open. Consider running an additional cable lock through the saddle rails to prevent saddle and wheel theft.

Check out our handy locking requirements video below, and our full locking requirements here.

Why should I consider bicycle insurance?

If you own bikes above £400, then you may want to consider cycle specific insurance. It’s worth checking your home insurance policy, as it may not provide the cover you require, such as:

Maximum value – the maximum insured bike value can be as low as £500
Away from home – there’s also often an ‘abandonment clause’ that classes bikes as ‘abandoned’ after only a few hours cycling away from home
Excess costs – home insurance excesses can mean it’s not worth claiming for your losses

As cyclists, we find this frustrating

That’s why at Bikmo, we designed our PROTECT and PROTECT-R policies specifically for British Cycling members; whether on roads, mountains or parks, in the UK or overseas.

British Cycling bike insurance by Bikmo offers hassle-free policies to cover your bike(s), clothing and accessories against accidental damage, theft and much more. We also offer 365 worldwide cover, event cover, bike box cover and much more as standard.

Plus, British Cycling members benefit from

10%* saving on full insurance policies
25%* saving on e-bike premiums compared to regular bikes
50%* discount on additional bikes in your household – so the whole family can be insured

Don’t leave your bike’s safety to chance. Get your discounted quote today and ride with peace of mind knowing Bikmo is on your team. 🚴‍♂️✨

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Why Bikmo?

🚴‍♀️ Tens of thousands of riders insure with Bikmo

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