Chains or locks whilst out and about.

[Grianan]

Always use Dutch locks - my Moustache bike came with one, OH’s Kalkhoff didn’t and it was quite challenging to find the correct one to fit. Over and above that we use an Abus chain. The time I’m most concerned is on the back of the PVC … we have an alarm loop but sometimes I think I hear prowlers at night and make OH get up to check

 

[Nanniemate]

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.

Put mine on the house insurance as individual bike. You may find this a better option in future.
They insist on gold lock and proof of lock purchase
Other than than that better / equal to 'specialist insurance'

 

[Ridgeway]

Anything that is needed for insurance will be quite common = people know how to get around it quickly. There’s insurance required and then there’s just making it far less appealing to pinch like just adding more locks, all take some amount of time to cut/grind and of course parking next to more appealing bikes that are less well protected is a good tactic. Then you can make it hard to take away, ie removing pedals and locking on brakes, all a hassle for you to do but make the bike very hard to move and as we’re talking ebike then carrying a 20-25kg unit isn’t so easy. On some e-bikes the motor locks if the bike is locked via app and they alarm, again just making them less appealing.

 

[ericonabike]

For shat it's worth, I have an Abus wheel/frame lock on all my bikes (titanium road bike included). Can never forget the key, can't be ridden off if left outside a shop for a few minutes (hence the somewhat derogatory term used here for them - "nurses' locks"). A metre long 1cm link chain plugs into all of them. Nothing's thief-proof, but so far so good...

 

[Mabsabbott]

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

Locks need to be up to the specification set by the insurance company. Typically if they are

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

You need to buy a lock that allows your e-bikes to be insured. Most insurance companies want a Sold Secure Gold level attached to an immovable object, so if stolen you can claim on your insurance. These locks are typically £100 in the UK. If you go to https://www.soldsecure.com/ They will tell you what level the lock is. Hope this helps.

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[Jacasino]

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

We have these, they are Bicycle Secure Gold standard to satisfy the insurers (not the cables only the shackles) and I can testify that they make a hell of a racket when messed with

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[Coolcats]

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

Depends on the value of your bike most insurance companies look for gold or diamond standard. Whilst all locks can be cut a diamond lock will take multiple discs to get through. You pay your money and take your choice. https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/

 

[Coolcats]

Forgot the link to folding one

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

reading the website this is a bronze standard lock so depending on The value of the bike an insurance company may not pay out.

 

[lorger]

reading the website this is a bronze standard lock so depending on The value of the bike an insurance company may not pay out.

It’s used along with our D locks as extra security not our main lock

 

[French Charlie]

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

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[French Charlie]

Try Litelock. I used them on my motorbike, and they do a lighter weight version for push bikes.

 

[French Charlie]

Try Litelock. I used them on my motorbike, and they do a lighter weight version for push bike

 

[Simon G]

Probably been said elsewhere in the post [Sold-Secure advice noted] but two comments:
1. Spend about 10% of the bikes' value on the lock(s)
2. Get an alarm too

 

[alasdairandannie]

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

Kryptonite Chain and D Lock for our 2 bikes. Chain gives flexibility as it is longer. Check your insurance to see what types of lock are needed.

 

[pandas]

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.

Apologies late into this conversation. We like Dutch locks but our insurance not only requires a Gold classification it also requires that device to be connected to an immovable object. Therefore have a D lock and a Dutch lock. Also the bikes have an electronic lock - which can be hacked of course! Our insurance is through our buildings/contents insurance.

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[pandas]

Probably been said elsewhere in the post [Sold-Secure advice noted] but two comments:
1. Spend about 10% of the bikes' value on the lock(s)
2. Get an alarm too

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[Deep Owl]

2 Kryptonite D-locks, a monster motorbike chain, and wire loops through the battery handles on our 2 AS bikes, as much for inconvenience as anything.

 

[Coolcats]

Two bikes hanging in the Garage use the Hiplock Airlock,

Also have an Ankr and a D1000 for the e-bike and and a couple of Gold rated chains when out and about.

When having a quick coffee stop and by the bikes have zlock combo’s which would stop someone just jumping on and riding off.

 

[L' Hobo]

Leave the bikes in a high gear, harder to pedal away and remove saddle, they don’t like it up um mr manner ing.

Remove the saddle and a pedal, I do!