Bike Security Bike Locks

[Alaskavan]

I keep all my bikes locked together at night with a little Master Lock and a chain from an old hanging lamp. It's enough to keep drunken/stoned people from deciding that riding my stuff would be easier than walking. No one would steal them to own them. It'd be a little sketchy for a thief to board the ferry or cross the border, the police would alert both as soon as I reported the theft. And, of course, there is the possibility that I would kill them if I caught them (a pretty good deterrent). Alaskans sometimes stray from that tightrope called civilized behavior in more densely populated areas.

 

[fetor56]

About the only way i'm gonna "borrow" anything of yours is if i've got a hellicopter waiting.

 

[sparky]

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

Sounds nice... Find out the brand name, too. I'd buy something like that if I could find it.

 

[impression]

Hey all, well im not sure if tehre's been a discussion on this but we all don't want to lose our bikes so, what have you got and post up some experiences ?


I plan on buying
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?cid=1000&scid=1000&pid=1095






New York Fahgettaboudit® U-lock

Extreme bicycle protection!

SKU - 997986
3.25" x 6" (8.3cm x 153cm)


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Anti-Theft Protection: What's this?
US & CAN Bicycle - $4500; UK Bicycle - ₤2500; Germany Bicycle - 2000


* 18mm hardened MAX-Performance steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks
* Oversized hardened steel sleeve over crossbar for double security
* Double deadbolt locking for extensive holding power
* High security disc-style cylinder
* Center keyway defends against leverage attacks
* Protective vinyl coating
* Sliding dustcover protects and extends cylinder life
* 3 keys - one lighted with high intensity bulb & replaceable battery

 

[Honda50]

That's the Fat Cat that I have.

Heavy sucker. Nice insurance policy for the bike. Nice lock indeed.

 

[Zev0]

6 inches long won't go around very many things.

 

[Kiwi]

Good lock. Any U-lock is a great way to go. Cable locks are absolute junk. Take a close look at that insurance policy, I think you need to have the broken lock in order to claim the insurance. What if the thief takes the lock so he doesn't leave behind something with his prints ?
I use one of Kryptonites chain locks and a U-lock

 

[impression]

Yah, ive looking for the above mentioned lock but its hard to find in Sydney :/

 

[Mountainman]

unless locked to something solid

6 inches long won't go around very many things.

can't be wraped around most things
maybe frame to a bicycle rack ?

if our MBs or bikes are not locked to something solid
there is (((no protection)))

years ago my friend and I locked our bikes together for a breif moment
gone fast -- someone saw them being thrown into the back of a pickup

ride the motor bike

 

[samijubal]

I don't know if this is the right place for this and I can't find anything here on the subject.

How do you people lock your bike when on the road? These motorized bikes have to be pretty tempting to thieves. I need some good lock options that don't cost a fortune and work well.

Any info on locks used when bikes were stolen would be good too.