September 15, 200916 yr I have the Abus granite as well. It gets good reviews. I also got one of these chains as well . It is truly a beast! believe me the picture does not do it justice! lol Thankfully I got the 13mm version which is still 5 kg:rolleyes: TINYLINK.com
September 15, 200916 yr Author Thanks for the advice. I wasn't too worried about the weight or bulk of the lock/chain as my intention was to leave it at the station locked to the stands. (I hope this isn't some sort of faux pas on this forum, I could see how it could be, but it seems to be quite common at the station.) The chain I was planning on using is very heavy duty, far too much to realistically carry on a bicycle on a daily basis (Previously used for a motorbike), similar to your suggestion eddieo. It is coupled with what seems to me to be a sturdy padlock, which if I recall correctly is actually an Abus, this one I think: http://images.toolbank.com/images/full/ABU9050.jpg It certainly has a very tight shackle (if that is the correct terminology), only just big enough for the chain rings. I was thinking this would limit the options for levering the padlock open; it certainly makes locking and unlocking even with the key quite tricky, but this has to be a good thing? I like the idea of two locks though. Might have to consider one of those suggested d-locks. I could wrap the afforementioned chain around the front wheel, frame and stand, then put the d-lock through the back wheel, frame and also the stand. Looks like I will have to leave 5 minutes earlier each morning just to allow time for all this locking up! I'd like to think I'm being over cautious, but it would be a long walk home if I was wrong! Thanks again!
September 15, 200916 yr have a look at the spec of the lock and chain I attached it is really good value. but in your case if you are parking in the same spot everyday:rolleyes: two locks.... One abus style D lock and cable + leave your motorbike one on site. BUt make sure the lock is not on the ground.... as others have said a thief needs different tools for different locks. I can not see the average thief getting through the chain I mentioned. it also is long enough to take a cable for the wheels as well the close padlocks are designed to take one chain link ONLY (you pass one link through the other then padlock it) so be careful that you get the correct chain for the lock...... Edited September 15, 200916 yr by eddieo
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