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Post by carriehall on Mar 16, 2014 14:27:17 GMT
I've recently bought a Kryptonite ULock but don't know the best way to attach it to the bike. It's my first bike and I've never used a lock which attaches to the frame before, and I have a few concerns: 1. What's the best place to put the lock? The top bar has the brake cables and I don't know if the lock can go there. 2. Does anyone have issues with not getting the attachment tight enough? My first attempt seemed like the lock was too loose. Any advice is welcome
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Post by tom9 on Mar 16, 2014 19:46:43 GMT
Hi I have recently fitted a kryptonite U lock to my T3 ( size 54 ) i used this lock on my boardman MTB, but sold the bike recently cos i love my T3 so much! After several tests on the best place to fit the lock bracket, i opted for the top frame, i found that wetting the strap before fitting, made it pretty firm and stopped it from sliding about. To be honest, i am not too sure if i will keep it on the bike, rear brake cable runs next to it, makes the bike considerably heavier and it looks nicer without it.
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Post by tom9 on Mar 16, 2014 19:55:22 GMT
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Post by baldbloke on Mar 16, 2014 20:11:37 GMT
What about your drinks bottle?
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Post by Spoakes on Mar 16, 2014 20:44:00 GMT
Leave the lock where you want to lock it up and take a small wire lock for the just in cases. IMO
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Post by tom9 on Mar 16, 2014 21:04:53 GMT
Good point about the drinks bottle, i dont use one myself and much prefer to buy new bottled water which i put in my backpack.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2014 12:19:24 GMT
Thanks for the replies everyone, it was good to see a pic of the ulock on the triban! Good advice about wetting the strap, I think I will try it and see how I like the lock on the frame, and maybe will just continue putting it into my backpack. Most of my cycling is for fun so I don't lock it up anyway.
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