[nachomc]

Car camping..

I typically put my bike back in to my bike racks on the roof of my car overnight. Not the most secure option, but I figure with my alarm on the car, any attempt to hammer or force the bikes off will set off the alarm.

But how do you secure your bikes?

Thanks.

 

[Nut!]

Bring a lock, find a tree? You could put it inside the car, if it fits. Otherwise, keep it in the tent, lol. If you have a SO, consider a 3 person tent.

 

[ddraewwg]

If you're car camping which I assume you're doing, the car shouldn't be too far away from you. I'm not worried about leaving it locked on the rack since I'm sure I would hear anyone trying to break the rack and take it off. You'd have to have some ball$ to try that when we're sleeping 30 ft. away in a tent.....not the most soundproof structure by any means :thumbsup: If you're gonna lose sleep over it, just throw it in your car.

But if you're bikepacking, then for sure I'd bring a good cable lock and secure it to a tree close by...that's pretty much your only option....unless you want to get nice and snuggly with your bike.

 

[Mr.P]

But how do you secure your bikes?.

Old photo, but it fits!

(great question btw.)

P

 

[Ogre]

Old photo, but it fits!

Awesome, just awesome.

I suppose it depends on where you are camping. Often I don't do anything to secure my bike. Sometimes I'll bring a cable and tree it or hook it to the car

 

[JamesY]

I usually secure it to a tree. If no tree, stick it in my SUV.

 

[MtnBikerDan]

a cable lock to wrap around a tree, or threading it into the frame of my truck. When you've got a posse of bikes worth in excess of $10k, trust no one.

 

[nachomc]

a cable lock to wrap around a tree, or threading it into the frame of my truck. When you've got a posse of bikes worth in excess of $10k, trust no one.

No doubt. My bike was only $2k ("only") but I protect it.

 

[Ogre]

a cable lock to wrap around a tree, or threading it into the frame of my truck. When you've got a posse of bikes worth in excess of $10k, trust no one.

You can tell a true mountain biker because the bikes are worth more than the car they are on. Lets see Jetta -- worth about $7k right now... I guess I'm not there yet. When I get a third bike on the roof I'm in the clear I think.

 

[w00t!]

You can tell a true mountain biker because the bikes are worth more than the car they are on. Lets see Jetta -- worth about $7k right now... I guess I'm not there yet. When I get a third bike on the roof I'm in the clear I think.

My Jamis could probably fetch $200 on craigslist, so I'm already there.

 

[themontashu]

You can tell a true mountain biker because the bikes are worth more than the car they are on. Lets see Jetta -- worth about $7k right now... I guess I'm not there yet. When I get a third bike on the roof I'm in the clear I think.

I've got 5 bikes and no car....

 

[Fast Eddy]

I put one wheel under the corner of the tent and stake it to the ground. If someone tried to grab it, you'd probably wake up.

 

[8Trak]

I put one wheel under the corner of the tent and stake it to the ground. If someone tried to grab it, you'd probably wake up.

Great Idea :thumbsup:

 

[nachomc]

I put one wheel under the corner of the tent and stake it to the ground. If someone tried to grab it, you'd probably wake up.

hmmmmmmm :lol:

 

[Mr.P]

Some more alternatives:

https://www.bradrand.com/images/*******/redneck_car_lock.jpg

P

 

[EBrider]

Old photo, but it fits!

(great question btw.)

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How do you secure your wife?