Moving to Dublin Region with the Bike

uknowwhatimean

Well lads,

Recently started working in Dublin and am already frustrated with traffic...
Needless to say I am now looking to do the commute on my bike instead.

I know this is a bit of a broad question but I am looking to move to an area which is relatively safe for keeping a bike. It might be easier to maybe ask which areas should I most definitely avoid? (I realise no area will ever be 100% safe in terms of bike theft)

I know if they want it they will get it but I am just very paranoid/worried about leaving it outside an apartment overnight or worse still on the street - this is probably because at home (where its safely stored at the moment) its well locked up in a garage with 2 Rottweilers on duty. Plus the fact its in the back arse of nowhere also helps.

Obviously I will take all the necessary security measures, chains/disc locks/cover to keep it out of sight if/when I do bring it up. (I should also mention here that I will be renting so more than likely a ground anchor or, ideally, bringing it indoors would not be an option. I guess its just all the horror stories about bikes being robbed (especially in and around the Dublin region) that makes me reluctant to move it up, although I would love to have it here with me to make the commute that bit easier and even for the weekend spins too!

Any thoughts?

Pedro K

uknowwhatimean wrote: »

Well lads,

Recently started working in Dublin and am already frustrated with traffic...
Needless to say I am now looking to do the commute on my bike instead.

I know this is a bit of a broad question but I am looking to move to an area which is relatively safe for keeping a bike. It might be easier to maybe ask which areas should I most definitely avoid? (I realise no area will ever be 100% safe in terms of bike theft)

I know if they want it they will get it but I am just very paranoid/worried about leaving it outside an apartment overnight or worse still on the street - this is probably because at home (where its safely stored at the moment) its well locked up in a garage with 2 Rottweilers on duty. Plus the fact its in the back arse of nowhere also helps.

Obviously I will take all the necessary security measures, chains/disc locks/cover to keep it out of sight if/when I do bring it up. (I should also mention here that I will be renting so more than likely a ground anchor or, ideally, bringing it indoors would not be an option. I guess its just all the horror stories about bikes being robbed (especially in and around the Dublin region) that makes me reluctant to move it up, although I would love to have it here with me to make the commute that bit easier and even for the weekend spins too!

Any thoughts?

Hi!

I live in Tallaght, which I guess would be considered a high risk area for theft. But I've had no problems yet. I keep the bike out of sight. Around the back garden through two locked gates.

Out of sight, out of mind.

listermint

Pedro K wrote: »

Hi!

I live in Tallaght, which I guess would be considered a high risk area for theft. But I've had no problems yet. I keep the bike out of sight. Around the back garden through two locked gates.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Same here.

Good reliable chain and a ground anchor and disk lock. Sorted! I've an Almax 19mm chain