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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 18:59:42 GMT
So the starter motor going on my car and the wait until the weekend to get it fixed (due to no garage being open outside of my working hours) has finally spurred me into commuting via the bike, however I don't have a lock to secure it at the bike store at work. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what they use? Also what sort of price range of lock does everyone have? Just I'm aware that the Triban seems to have now become a target for thieves, despite it being essentially an entry level bike.
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Post by zoltansocrates on Jun 27, 2013 23:34:12 GMT
id buy a bso from tesco and use that instead, dont want your pride and joy getting fingered by anyone
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 5:48:33 GMT
id buy a bso from tesco and use that instead, dont want your pride and joy getting fingered by anyone Nobodies fingering my pride and joy,Zol.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jun 28, 2013 7:33:18 GMT
You need to get two types of locks. A D lock would be best too. Are you locking it up outside your place of work or public bike stand?
I have mine parked in my server room - very secure there lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 7:53:55 GMT
You need to get two types of locks. A D lock would be best too. Are you locking it up outside your place of work or public bike stand? I have mine parked in my server room - very secure there lol Lol, that's one very cold bike. I couldn't justify rolling mine in our's or could I... I use two chain locks. One with toughened steel, only really taken off with angle grdiner. The other is a flexi cable type I got from team Aldi/Lidl. I carry this one because it is superlight but I'm aware it is not as secure so park it indoors. Here is inexpensive one I might would also consider.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jun 28, 2013 8:16:22 GMT
You need to get two types of locks. A D lock would be best too. Are you locking it up outside your place of work or public bike stand? I have mine parked in my server room - very secure there lol Lol, that's one very cold bike. I couldn't justify rolling mine in our's or could I... I use two chain locks. One with toughened steel, only really taken off with angle grdiner. The other is a flexi cable type I got from team Aldi/Lidl. I carry this one because it is superlight but I'm aware it is not as secure so park it indoors. Here is inexpensive one I might would also consider.Yep she is kept nice and cold - it is my server room! Well I don't think the boss thinks that, but then he doesn't know that's were Whitney sleeps during the day!!!! I was thinking of getting one of those chain things but they are really heavy! Got the think cable instead that uses a key lock, the lads said it was very secure and very hard to cut - they tried. What more could you ask?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2013 21:17:01 GMT
Do not skimp on a lock, I did any had my last bike pinched. If you have to leave it out in public two locks is appropriate if you bike is nice. I now have this around the rear wheel and frame, it's a really good lock: www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/locks/product/review-abus--granit-x-plus-10512and intend to buy a chain type for the front wheel and frame. I currently use a small cable from the D-lock for the front wheel and locking skewers. If I had a nice saddle I would stick a ball bearing in the heads of the bolt with some wax, or dissolvable glue.
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Post by bobcollege on Jul 15, 2013 21:56:52 GMT
I use one of the Pragmasis Protector chains and squire padlock, initially bought it to lock 3 bikes up in the shed at home but its now used at work instead. It's certainly not something you can carry around with you, I had to drive the lock to work in advance as its that heavy. Bought based on reviews over the Kryptonite and Abus alternatives, cheaper also. securityforbikes.com/Now to find something suitable to carry with me at weekends.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2013 22:00:37 GMT
id buy a bso from tesco and use that instead, dont want your pride and joy getting fingered by anyone Nobodies fingering my pride and joy,Zol. Are we still talking about bikes?
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jul 16, 2013 10:27:15 GMT
Nobodies fingering my pride and joy,Zol. Are we still talking about bikes? where zoltansocrates is concerned it is his bike. Same for me too, noone touches Whitney! lol
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Post by zoltansocrates on Jul 16, 2013 10:31:25 GMT
Are we still talking about bikes? where zoltansocrates is concerned it is his bike. Same for me too, noone touches Whitney! lol Thanks for that whitey I was starting to get concerned at what was going on behind me!
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Post by psyclepath on Jul 16, 2013 10:56:46 GMT
It does depend where you are leaving it. All day outside a station you would want a d-lock plus probably other locks to secure the wheels. If it's within your office complex then probably don't need an expensive one. My office has an underground car park so despite it being possible to enter on foot without any security, people don't and I've left mine unlocked in the rack before! We are in a fairly low crime area too.
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