Bike Security Bike Locks

[sparky]

I'd still be able to cut that lock with a grinder & take your insured bike. Sure you'd get your bike back... eventually... but you're definitely out $100 for the lock.

But I don't think most people go around town with portable grinders...

 

[mightymouse33]

Ha I keep a portable grinder in mi back pocket Kryptonite and Onguard have some of the best locks I have seen but its more for looks and I can see that.... Oh and someone wanting an axa lock can go here http://clevercycles.com/ to buy one.

 

[fetor56]

Thanks mightymouse...i'll follow this up.

 

[mightymouse33]

No problame-O

 

[sparky]

Also... would the lock cover the engine, etc... too? It prolly specifically mentions bicycles only or something.

 

[fetor56]

Also... would the lock cover the engine, etc... too? It prolly specifically mentions bicycles only or something.

Dunno what u mean "would the lock cover the engine, etc"
These locks also come with an optional plug-in chain for securing your bike to solid objects.I like the idea of the plug-in but i don't like the chain so if i can find an adaptor that fits i'de use coiled wire.

 

[sparky]

Fetor, I was referring to this $100 lock with insurance...

WOW a hundred bucks for a bike lock. But it's insured for up to $3500. So I guess it's a good deal. I sure wouldn't want to lose my ride. I'm considering.

I was saying, I doubt the company would cover the engine & other motorized accessories, too... but ya never know.

 

[fetor56]

Fetor, I was referring to this $100 lock with insurance...



I was saying, I doubt the company would cover the engine & other motorized accessories, too... but ya never know.

No perspiration(no sweat)

 

[DougC]

In the US, most of these big-name locks (Kryptonite, Master, OnGuard) only cover the factory replacement cost of the bicycle. Accessories of any kind aren't counted at all.

Dunno what u mean "would the lock cover the engine, etc"
These locks also come with an optional plug-in chain for securing your bike to solid objects.I like the idea of the plug-in but i don't like the chain so if i can find an adaptor that fits i'de use coiled wire.

The cable is the weakest point though; a chain is better. Also--chains should be hardened. Ductile chains will cut very easily with even smaller-sized bolt cutters. The cheap stuff they sell at the hardware store is not the right kind.

Kryptonite sells some of their U-locks with a cable included, but you are supposed to use it correctly: the U-lock goes around the seat tube and frame and also around a stationary pole, and then the cable is looped through the front wheel and back to the lock. This way if anyone cuts the cable, all they're getting is a front wheel.

I use two different locks when I know I'll have to lock up my bike for any length of time where I can't see it--but even at that--one problem you face when locking up any kind of bicycle is that the lock protects the frame and rims, but not much of anything else.
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[impression]

My mate picked up a lock for his motorbike in Autoban for $20, it's unpickable via bic-pen and the key is not a standard key in that it's not cut the same way with a jagged side, instead it's indented along the flat sides at random locations. also the chain part is 1 inch thick braided steel with 1/4 inch rubber/clear plastic stuff on it. You would need hydrolic bolt cutters to get through it and picking the lock would be impossible

i'll grab a pic of it next time i have the camera and see him