>>1368452>(as opposed to Europe, where wealthy people live in city centre)So you think European cities just don't have homeless people in city centres? Why would you think this? Anyway, it is not usually homeless people stealing bikes, it's usually professional bike thieves, especially in a big city like London where I used to live.
>I have a 1200 CAD road bikeMy first advice would be to ride a shittier bike if you're locking it up in a city. Any lock can be defeated, even the heaviest duty D-locks or chains. They just require a few minutes with an angle grinder. If your bike is valuable then the thief might well take the risk. If it isn't then they won't.
But anyway, maybe you'll get away with a 1200 CAD road bike. Personally I'd buy a stronger lock than this -
>>1368465 - though. That grey one is one of Kryptonite's lowest security D-locks. Also, that guy says "don't make the mistake of buying a big old U-Lock" but I disagree. Yes it is true that you want to minimise the space inside of the D-lock when it's locked, to prevent crowbar / car jack attacks. However, you might want to remove your front wheel (if it's quick release) and lock it up with the rest of the bike (see pic related for what I mean). Yes, front wheels do get stolen. This is how I lock my bike usually, but you'll need a D-lock big enough to do it.
As for particular locks. I use a Kryptonite New York Standard. Cheapest price in the UK seems to be £65 ($105 CAD). It's beefy but I got it for living in London. If you're in a smaller city you could go with something less expensive I guess, but your bike is quite valuable. Only you can make the decision of whether you want to risk it or not.
The Kryptonite Evolution Standard is cheaper but less secure. £37 on Amazon UK ($60 CAD). Also the Abus Granit X–Plus 540 is well-reviewed, and comparable to the New York Standard. £70 on Amazon UK ($115 CAD).
Do some research really, see what you think fits your needs best.
