Fitting an Axa Framelock

[JohnInStockie]

Hi Guys

Just started trying to fit an Axa Defender (new SL7) lock to my Pro-Connect and the instructions are simply hopeless. They are those picure only international ones that ensre that noone understands them.

I had thought I could attach it to the holes in the back two down pipes but there isnt a bolt to do that with, just a couple of metal ties.

Anyone any experience of these?

Thanks

John

[c_elder]

Hi Guys

Just started trying to fit an Axa Defender (new SL7) lock to my Pro-Connect and the instructions are simply hopeless. They are those picure only international ones that ensre that noone understands them.

I had thought I could attach it to the holes in the back two down pipes but there isnt a bolt to do that with, just a couple of metal ties...

John

The 2 bolts are bog standard (10mm I think) that you can get from any cycle shop. Actually, you can remove and use the 2 bolts for the bottle holder (that comes with the bike) temporarily. These are a little too short but you can take one to the bike shop and ask for longer ones.

It was me who originally said that no special fitting is necessary but I forgot about the fact that you need your own bolts. I think that you have worked out yourself that you simply remove the 2 plastic plates covering the bolt rails on the lock, screw the lock into the bike holes using (your own) bolts and re-insert the plates.

Also, I had to undo the 2 bolts holding the rack stays (towards the front of the bike) in order to get the lock into position. Putting these back in were a little fiddly.

You do NOT use the metal ties nor the plastic fittings that come with the lock (these are not necessary for the Pro Connect). For extra security, I also put 2 tie cables around the lock.

Hope this helps.

[tillson]

John, I have just fitted that same lock to my Pro-Connect. You are right the instructions aren't very good. I used a couple of cap head stainless screws that I had nocking around to attach it via the holes in the down tubes. I think it makes a neater job than using those tie things that come with the lock.

I'm not sure what size the screws are without measuring them, but they are the same size as the ones that secure the rack to the down tubes just above the brake. You could always pinch one of those and take it to a supplier to make sure you get the right ones.

[tillson]

Sorry C Elder, I must have been typing my reply at the same time as you!

[c_elder]

Sorry C Elder, I must have been typing my reply at the same time as you!

Hi Tillson!

No problem. One of the reasons why I really like this forum is that lots of people share their knowledge unselfishly. Always good to have different viewpoints on a problem.

For example, I really like this lock because it is so different to the Abus Granit X 64 that I also use (double lock idea from Flecc) that I'm sure a potential thief would just go and pick an easier target.

However, the one thing about the Defender that irritates me is that I cannot remove the key if the lock is open. I just want to check if anyone-else has been able to do this - if so, is there some special way you need to wiggle the key out?

[Encantador]

Has anyone fitted one of these to a Cytronex (7.3FX)?

I have looked at them a couple of times but couldn`t find anywhere that explains how/what it fits. I have also read somewhere about a fitting kit being sometimes required, but nowhere that sells them seems to mention the kit.

Thanks

[JohnInStockie]

Thanks Tilson and C Elder

I've found a couple of small bolts that seem to fit ok, now I seem to be having a little difficulty getting the thing on the step thru. It looks like only the middle of the 3 cutouts in the Axa lock have the required spread so as to see the boltholes in the frame, but that then raises the lock up the frame enough to the point where it interferes with the Rack mounting

Which cutouts did you use / put the bolts through?

Thanks Guys

John

[flecc]

Has anyone fitted one of these to a Cytronex (7.3FX)?

I have looked at them a couple of times but couldn`t find anywhere that explains how/what it fits. I have also read somewhere about a fitting kit being sometimes required, but nowhere that sells them seems to mention the kit.

Thanks

Here's the fitting kit for the earlier AXA SL7, no doubt the same kit wil do the later model. As you can see, it's basically a couple of high tensile "cuphooks" which go around the frame tubes:

AXA locks at Fisher Leisure
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[c_elder]

...I've found a couple of small bolts that seem to fit ok, now I seem to be having a little difficulty getting the thing on the step thru. It looks like only the middle of the 3 cutouts in the Axa lock have the required spread so as to see the boltholes in the frame, but that then raises the lock up the frame enough to the point where it interferes with the Rack mounting

Which cutouts did you use / put the bolts through?...

I used the middle cutout but the lock still clears the rack mount by a small amount (about 5mm). However, my bike is the 49cm frame and so angles and the extra 8cm might make a difference.

Can I just check something? If you go to 50cycles gallery page and look at the Tasman 8G step-thru about half way down. Are you placing the lock like that? The rack stay is bent at an angle before the bolt fitting and this angle is just enough to accomodate the lock. Does it help if you loosen the stay at both ends and fiddle with the angle?

[tillson]

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However, the one thing about the Defender that irritates me is that I cannot remove the key if the lock is open. I just want to check if anyone-else has been able to do this - if so, is there some special way you need to wiggle the key out?[/QUOTE]

I find this irritating as well. If you keep all your bike keys together on one ring, (defender, battery and alarm), they clank on the frame because you can't get the defender key out. I suppose this is done as a fail safe to stop you snapping the lock on when you are miles from home only to find that the key has been left behind on the kitchen table.