April 16, 201412 yr So just received my delivery of accessories: pump, gloves, puncture repair kit etc but my biggest purchase of 3 gold sold secure locks. Maybe I've gone over the top, especially as I have just this week got a pass for secure indoor cycle parking at work but I didn't want to spend my work days worrying about my bike. I did lots of reading and the best kind of security apparently is to have at least 2 different types of bike locks (ie. D lock and chain lock) and ideally different makes as then it will mean the potential thief needs a variety of tools to cut through. Here are the three locks I've bought... I will be keeping the chain lock at work (too heavy to carry around) but the other two I can easily attach to my bike, especially the Abus Bordo Granit one which attaches easily to the frame.
April 16, 201412 yr You are thinking along the right lines. The locks plus the secure area at work ought to give you peace of mind during the day. Security at some workplace secure parks can be compromised by other users, but if that happens your locks will likely keep the bike safe.
April 16, 201412 yr Author For anyone interested, here are the links: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/abus/bordo-granit-x-plus-folding-lock-ec027388 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kryptonite/new-york-fahgettaboudit-chain-and-padlock-ec035397 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/abus/u-grip-plus-501-d-lock-ec044485 I bought all of these accessories through the cycle scheme.
April 16, 201412 yr D locks are the only choice for me having lost 2 Scott bikes last year to scrotes cutting through cables. Gold secure kryptonite.
April 16, 201412 yr I would get a refund for the granit one, great idea and stuff but when tested it wasn't upto scratch. http://road.cc/content/review/16663-abus-bordo-granit-x-plus-link-lock I have 2 of these and a cable I sometimes loop around a wheel if I'm using just 1. Decathlon don't give a full model number but they are abus 401s. Small enough you won't get them with any sort of leverage type attacks so only vunerable to angle grinders and saws which if a thief is bringing them it's going to be little issue the time change between cutting this lock and a fagh kryptonite. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mini-abus-u-lock-bike-lock-yellow-id_8203082.html
April 16, 201412 yr Author I would get a refund for the granit one, great idea and stuff but when tested it wasn't upto scratch. http://road.cc/content/review/16663-abus-bordo-granit-x-plus-link-lock Interesting reading.... Mine does look slightly different to this - wonder if I have a slightly updates one? I choose this to go with my chain and d lock, as I did read it's best to have different construction locks meaning more tools to break them. Edited April 16, 201412 yr by KellyBear
April 16, 201412 yr KellyBear I don't think you need to worry too much. Most thiefs want a bike with good spec that they can knock out without any unwanted attention. By definition, yours attracts attention and stands out in a crowd (rightly so). They are likely to pick something much less conspicuous.
April 16, 201412 yr Hi KellyBear I know that you are playing it very safe, but try not to get too carried away by stocking up with plenty of bike accessories. If that's the case try not to leave out the stock of BMS's. if you really want to play it safe. MS.
April 17, 201412 yr My ezee came with an axa bike lock, it's the first time I've come across these locks, it's a really good idea, I'm impressed with it, they'd have to be pretty determined to take my bike with that locked on the rear wheel! Lol. I use a D lock as well. Pea
April 17, 201412 yr Author Hi KellyBear I know that you are playing it very safe, but try not to get too carried away by stocking up with plenty of bike accessories. If that's the case try not to leave out the stock of BMS's. if you really want to play it safe. MS. What's bms's?
April 17, 201412 yr Kellybear, you are meant to carry the chain, please see video trailer for correct use Edited April 17, 201412 yr by Geebee
April 17, 201412 yr What's bms's? Apart from "battery management system" I don't know either. I'm sure all will be revealed!
April 17, 201412 yr Kellybear, you are meant to carry the chain, please see video trailer for correct use That movie would have been much more exciting if he had used five levels of pedal assist. MS.
April 17, 201412 yr What's bms's? Good afternoon KellyBear sorry for being silly, but the abbreviation BMS means BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. This clever device (if of quality make ), helps to maintain the correct function of each individual battery cell. This device is fitted/connected on to the battery itself. I hope you understand know. xxxxxxxxxx MS.
April 17, 201412 yr Author Good afternoon KellyBear sorry for being silly, but the abbreviation BMS means BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. This clever device (if of quality make ), helps to maintain the correct function of each individual battery cell. This device is fitted/connected on to the battery itself. I hope you understand know. xxxxxxxxxx MS. This is my face right now: I've literally no idea. Love the trailer… i will sooooo not be carrying my 6kg chain like that. Just locked it up in the cycle room ready for my 1st commute on Tuesday.
April 17, 201412 yr Makes sense to leave the chain and lock at 'your' parking spot in the secure area at work. Leaving locks in public can be a tiny bit risky because a thief can work on how to breach it while you are not there, making stealing the bike faster when you leave it. That's most unlikely to happen with the secure area.
April 17, 201412 yr Author Well it's 12 miles each way, I know I can easily do the 12 there and after a hours sitting around at work I reckon I will be able to do it back. I know it's going to be hard (especially first few times) but I want to just go for it.
April 18, 201412 yr Well it's 12 miles each way, I know I can easily do the 12 there and after a hours sitting around at work I reckon I will be able to do it back. I know it's going to be hard (especially first few times) but I want to just go for it. Plus cake without guilt!
April 18, 201412 yr Author I eat lots of cake at work, I work in a big office so there is a continuous stream of birthdays, pregnancies, weddings, any other celebration - resulting in cake pretty much everyday. Yesterday for instance there was 4 different cakes on the go throughout the day. And then there's the daily biscuits and sweets which people bring in, along with pub lunches, wine Fridays.... I will defiantly feel less guilty if I've cycled in haha!!!
January 22, 201610 yr D locks are the only choice for me having lost 2 Scott bikes last year to scrotes cutting through cables. Gold secure kryptonite. My gold secure D-lock won't fit properly on my ebike. With a bit of a struggle I can fix it in a way that a thief could take off the back wheel with lock. I like to fix it to something really. Bought a heavy chain lock, but it it is too heavy for casual use. Now noticing that their is a shortage of attachment points, assuming chestnut fencing is inadequate.
January 22, 201610 yr Kellybear, you are meant to carry the chain, please see video trailer for correct use I ride just like him! I'm about his age as well.
January 22, 201610 yr I use a Hiplok Gold, (Evans Cycles) a brilliant idea, you carry the chain around your waist while riding and you really don't know it's there after a while. I spent a lot of money on my Bike and i really want to keep hold of it, i do realise that if someone was really determined no lock would be safe, however it is a great deterrent, along with the rear wheel lock fitted as standard to my Scott esub
January 22, 201610 yr I find secure places to fasten a cycle and lock a strong disincentive ot buyng expensive bikes of any sort. Wooden gates are OK for cheap bikes.
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