Author Topic: Locks (Read 2787 times)

zpyder · **on:** November 03, 2009, 17:40:59 PM

Locks

on: November 03, 2009, 17:40:59 PM

Im curious if anyone has any experience with the Pinhead locks. They seem popular but at the same time Ive read that the other end of the lock for the wheels is a standard bonded thingymajig meaning its still not too hard to steal the wheels. It still might be worth it just to add a little extra security on top of a normal lock.

Also, any recommendations on what are the better locks for your money nowadays? I have an Abus millenio which was pretty good as it attached to my frame and was long enough to go through both wheels and frame. However I cant figure out how to remove the frame attachment from my old bike without cutting the strap off :/

shofty · **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:34:25 AM

Re:Locks

Reply #1 on: November 04, 2009, 09:34:25 AM

i spent 70 notes from cyleexpress online for the new york lock and it retained my back wheel when they decided to take the rest of my pushiron.

this is the one.
http://www.cyclexpress.co.uk/products/Kryptonite_New_York_Chain__EV_Disc_Lock.aspx

big enough to lock the frame and wheel to something. just not all 3 parts.

Matt

Serious · **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:42:34 AM

Re:Locks

Reply #2 on: November 04, 2009, 09:42:34 AM

If you want to use the above get quick release front wheel fastenings, you can then remove the wheel and put it by the back one before locking everything together. It looks like a motorbike chain and lock that you can get from almost any motor retailer. Chances are its quite heavy though.

Ive got a long thick metal rope and padlock for mine, goes through both wheels and around a lampost with room to spare. People use these regularly around Newcastle. If you are going to be leaving it in the countryside then a good one of these might be useful.

Check up about insurance too, it might be covered by your household one but if not there are specific bicycle ones available.

zpyder · **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:53:19 AM

Re:Locks

Reply #3 on: November 04, 2009, 09:53:19 AM

Aye, pushbikes are covered on household insurance to £500, so as mine cost £480 its all good.

Bike already has quick release fastenings. The Pinhead locks replace these with fastenings that require a weird shaped key to undo. My reasoning being that the rims are black/slightly different looking to the norm, and have hydraulic discs, so Ive gone and ordered a set of the pinhead locks as:

A: someone passing by will notice there is no quick release easy steal to be had here
B: if they try anyway, unless they are really determined, they arent coming off (same for the seat and forks, which use the same key)

Ill still chain everything I can together to double up though. For my old bike the Abus lock seemed fine, and nice and long, but now it seems woefully thin though. I think it should be fine for what I need it for though unless I use it around town more.

Serious · **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2009, 00:07:13 AM

Re:Locks

Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 00:07:13 AM

A cheapish D lock will secure your front wheel to the frame, then a metal rope and padlock will be good to secure the frame and rear wheel to a tree or lampost.

soopahfly · **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2009, 22:02:58 PM

Re:Locks

Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 22:02:58 PM

Quote from: Serious

A cheapish D lock will secure your front wheel to the frame, then a metal rope and padlock will be good to secure the frame and rear wheel to a tree or lampost.

I do it the other way.

Dlock through the rear triange/rear wheel so the frame and wheel cant be removed. Then use a kryptonite cable lock round the dlock, forks and front wheel.

Seat isnt Quick Release.

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