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Originally Posted by krecik
(Post 20970018)
Why? I'm not enciting a fight of any kind, I just want to see what locks other people use to keep their **** safe.
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I'm interested to see what people are using, because all I've got is a cheap cable combination lock just to keep the grab-and-rides away while I go in the Mini-Mart for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Abus Bordo Granit 6500.. folding link, in a rubber pouch on a water bottle boss mounts ..
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https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...422c215c65.jpg
ABUS Bordo Granit X-Plus Black I also have some lighter duty ABUS Bordo locks and they are fine for short lock ups in less theft-prone areas. I wonder how quickly that cheap chain could be defeated though? The Schlage 12mm/Kryptonite New York Chain only took two hits from a sledgehammer to break it. The thinner 8mm ABUS chain withstood many more hits and then everyone gave up because they were tired. I don't even think they really made much of a mark on it. |
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I recently put a Abus Amparo frame lock on one of my bikes, and use the loop chain that plugs into the frame lock. I thought the weight of the frame lock itself was impressive. I have a Trelock frame lock on another bike, and the Abus feels like it is twice as heavy as the Trelock. The loop chain seems pretty hefty as well.
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Currently, my bike lock looks something like this.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0f9f87ac90.jpg |
I have many locks. Each bike gets a minimum of 3 locks plus the Pitlocks.
4 Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini locks 4 Kryptonite Evolution 4 2 Kryptonite mini locks 4 Krypto cables 2 Abus Bordo 6500 Pitlock locking skewers These lock threads always turn into a pi$$ing match. ALL LOCKS ARE DEFEATABLE. What you try to do is chose a lock that minimizes your risk by calculating, the neighborhood you live/work in, the value of your bike, and the likelihood of the bike being stolen. My risk is high, therefore I use multiple locks. When I think that the risk is too great, I just use my Brompton and carry the bike. This way it never gets stolen. My new custom bike will never be locked because I will never leave it anywhere. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...537a8e82c9.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9602c155d9.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...97238f9289.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ced8f0c449.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6006b71816.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...86290951c7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7defff65f7.jpg |
Originally Posted by krecik
(Post 20970347)
Well, I don't know but I doubt anybody attacks a lock with a sledge hammer. When I lock my bike, the chain never really lays loose on the floor, can't get a clean hit and you'd most likely smash up the frame at the same time. I reckon you'd have better luck with bolt cutters but then there's no such thing as a 100% safe lock, an angle grinder or a small dremel will get through anything.
Even the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit lock was picked by this youtube guy in like 15 seconds. It it's big and bulky that's enought for me. Even if someone was determined to take my bike, with a lock like that, they'd have to take some serious measures, all of which attract attention and would (hpefully) alarm somebody. Big bolt cutters, big sledge hammer, loud dremel, loud grinder, etc... Makes a big difference imo, can't go unnoticed, unlike a pair of wire cutters that can be held discretely in a jacket pocket and would slice through poundshop locks with no issue. I think it's good enough. Kret ;) Yes any lock can be defeated but a chain from a well known company that is nice and thick and supposed to be high security defeated with two strikes from a hammer. Not a good thing even if that is not a common way to defeat a lock it shows a supreme weakness in the lock. There are plenty small pocket sized cutting tools these days and even with a thick lock it doesn't make it super secure. Good luck regardless and have fun schlepping that chain, I did that once and never really wanted to do it again. |
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2533738496.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c610fc5b80.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aacc12e9ca.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...44e53818ad.jpg otto, Altus titanium, Abus and Hiplok but too nervous to use any of them. I ride to explore and end up never straying from bike for nothing. |
3/8" case hardened chain and "armored" padlock. I think the chain can be cut with a large enough bolt cutter, but it worked OK so far.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...737be00acd.jpg |
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ec4897f18.jpeg
Trelock Trigo FS300 Folding lock imported from Germany. Can’t cut it with bolt cutters. Wraps around fixed objects kinda like a cable lock. Conveniently folds down into a holster at a bottle mount so it’s very easy to carry. There are some that are heavier and some that are lighter. This middle weight model suits me fine. -Kedosto *image shamelessly stolen* |
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I use an Abus Granit 540. Seems sturdy, gets recommended often, and isn't all that heavy.
As I ride a 20" wheel folder, it also doubles as a way to lock the halves of the bike together when I need to (such as when getting on a train). Considered getting one of those folding locks for this role, however. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8b0d1d07d6.jpg |
Nothing much to see; you've seen thousands of them:
I keep a heavy U-lock on a rack in the keycard-access bike cage at my office. I usually ride without a lock. If I do plan to stop along the way somewhere with my hybrid (my commuter) I bring a U-lock along in my pannier. If I'm on my road bike (no rack/panniers) I don't leave the bike out of sight. It just seems that when I'm riding it, I'm on it to ride, not to park/shop, etc. |
My theft-deterrent lock:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73f118fe27.jpg This lock is heavy and awful, so I only use it in situations with higher crime possibilities (it also makes a great weapon). Otherwise, it's a boring medium weight cable lock for around town or a little tiny cable lock for quick bathroom breaks on longer road rides out in the country. |
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...OlRED5vt79fPaSRockyMounts Hendrix, one in front, one in back.
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Originally Posted by wipekitty
(Post 20971346)
My theft-deterrent lock:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73f118fe27.jpg This lock is heavy and awful, so I only use it in situations with higher crime possibilities (it also makes a great weapon). Otherwise, it's a boring medium weight cable lock for around town or a little tiny cable lock for quick bathroom breaks on longer road rides out in the country. |
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