Chains or locks whilst out and about. (3 Viewers)

[Mr porky]

Looking for advise on what chains or locks for our 2 new ebikes.
The store have a wide range but I only saw 1 set that specifically had a grinder proof symbol they are €269 is this excessive as we would need two.

 

[funflair]

New bikes as well good grief, I would have thought that one decent lock would do two bikes and make them less easy to pick up and carry way if no convenient posts are to hand to lock them around.

 

[lorger]

We use a D Lock, a metal one that folds away and a couple of normal combinations. We’re thinking of purchasing quick release pedals as this would prevent anyone peddling away, I think all we’re trying to do is make our bikes slightly harder to nick than the ones next to it but if they want them they take them.
The thing with the grinder proof ones is they’ll just cut the pole, few YouTube videos where they cut the metal the bike is secured to so no lock would prevent this.

 

[lorger]

Forgot the link to folding one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-685-Folding-Lock/dp/B078HHMW49/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Mr porky]

Forgot the link to folding one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-685-Folding-Lock/dp/B078HHMW49/?tag=mhf04-21

They had a lot of these on display.

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[Steve and Denise]

Just hand paint them so they look rough even the wheels and tyres no one will steal them as they will have no resale value

 

[Mr porky]

New bikes as well good grief, I would have thought that one decent lock would do two bikes and make them less easy to pick up and carry way if no convenient posts are to hand to lock them around.

To be honest that was the reason for visiting the salon .
It's been an expensive week.

 

[Mr porky]

Just hand paint them so they look rough even the wheels and tyres no one will steal them as they will have no resale value

Interesting concept. I'm not sure I would want to do that though.

 

[Carpmart]

Looking for advise on what chains or locks for our 2 new ebikes.
The store have a wide range but I only saw 1 set that specifically had a grinder proof symbol they are €269 is this excessive as we would need two.View attachment 945292View attachment 945293

My view is two fold. The securing methods need to be easy to use, I hate spending five mins and four locks securing the bikes, but it’s necessary on occasion having been the victim of bike theft in Spain. Also be smart. Two locks of the right variety can secure both bikes twice!

Can you fit ‘Dutch’ through the wheel locks to your bikes? These are very easy to use. They also often have a chain (available separately) which you can use to secure to trees and posts.

Second, you just want yours to look a less attractive proposition to steal than the next ones. Thieves are inherently lazy and will usually take the easiest option.

 

[Oldrat]

The more locks the better and they don’t have to be high end either.

Three average locks rather than one very expensive lock.

Thieves hate the buggeration factor.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

We just bought an additional lock with textile sheathed chain from Aldi. £5.99.
There are quite substantial and will add to our other locking and securing devices. Probably not grinder proof but just an extra lock to get throughanother few minutes to remove.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I was told by an ex thief he hated alarmed disc locks, I know they are for motorcycles but they'll probably fit on a bike somewhere

 

[L' Hobo]

Just hand paint them so they look rough even the wheels and tyres no one will steal them as they will have no resale value

That's the reason I do nothing about my peeling Fiat.
It may look rough but as long as it's reliable I don't care!

 

[Lenny HB]

New bikes as well good grief, I would have thought that one decent lock would do two bikes and make them less easy to pick up and carry way if no convenient posts are to hand to lock them around.

Insurance companies require each bike to be secured separably

Forgot the link to folding one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-685-Folding-Lock/dp/B078HHMW49/?tag=mhf04-21

Those type are horrible to use, I know I've got one.

 

[Googlebot]

I would take the batteries off and carry them in a rucksack and use a few different locks where I could.

Angle grinders get nearly everything off.

I simply wouldn’t leave them unattended if I could help it.

As others have said, just make your neighbours easier to steal.

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[Brains]

As a rule of thumb the cost of the locks should be about 20% of the value of the bike.

Two (or more) different locks, so a thief needs two different tools to get through your locks

Unless you have a high end road bike, the Dutch rear wheel clamps are good as a second lock.

 

[lorger]

Those type are horrible to use, I know I've got one.

Had no issues with them and find them easy to use, each to their own.

 

[Lenny HB]

Had no issues with them and find them easy to use, each to their own.

You have a light bike they are really difficult on a modern e-bike with large section framing.

 

[lorger]

Just hand paint them so they look rough even the wheels and tyres no one will steal them as they will have no resale value

We had our two Raleigh bikes stolen just outside Nice, they weren’t fancy and being UK bikes had the brakes the opposite way round which you’d think would reduce the sell on value. They had 3 locks on them and in full view of cctv cameras and still got stolen, if they want them they’ll take them no matter the condition.

 

[lorger]

You have a light bike they are really difficult on a modern e-bike with large section framing.

We use them on our 2 Haibikes which are Ebikes very similar to the ones the ops have just purchased.

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[Mr porky]

They have to be a minimum of Gold standard for the insurance I have just taken out. £18 a month for both bikes with Sunday insurance.

 

[KASPAR]

We use these:

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Lock the 2 bikes either side of a fixed structure with the 'D' part, thread the cable bit through the wheels/frames head to tail. One bike has pannier bags on to carry them in. Take batteries off. We don't do thief central cities like Londinium / Cambridge / York etc.

We also have a motorcycle cable lock to add to the mix if we are worried.

They are insured on the house insurance, although that isn't useful to your other thread.

 

[Carpmart]

One other tip. cliffanger told me this one, always take a picture of your locked bikes as you’re leaving them.

 

[TravellingSmurff]

They had a lot of these on display.

I don't think bike shops recommend them -

 

[Howard B]

We have a couple of cable type locks when we leave the bikes. I also take the batteries off and put them in a rucksack if the bikes are out of view.

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[Mr porky]

I don't think bike shops recommend them -

Very interesting

 

[Guigsy]

I use a gold rated d-lock and a separate cable lock. Both are easy to break. But they need to use different tools. I figure it's less likely a thief will be carrying a full kit.

 

[Lenny HB]

Lock the 2 bikes either side of a fixed structure with the 'D' part, thread the cable bit through the wheels/frames head to tail. One bike has pannier bags on to carry them in. Take batteries off. We don't do thief central cities like Londinium / Cambridge / York etc.

OK providing you use separate locks for each bike, if both bikes are locked together they won't be covered by insurance.

 

[L' Hobo]

No-one has mentioned the cable with alarm if cut or disconnected why, are they no good?

 

[KASPAR]

OK providing you use separate locks for each bike, if both bikes are locked together they won't be covered by insurance.

Yes, each bike separately locked to the structure. Easier to do it than write it

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