Bike Locks....

[Mussels]

This is brilliant vfm currently, a good 10-15 cheaper than anywhere else. Just ordered one myself.

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1253758/products/kryptonite-new-york-std-nyl-lock-with-flexframe-bracket--3000-.aspx?origin=pla&kwd=&currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQNtZ-aT-ArLA7l75tjVulnTUn6gsTvdgLpXlHUZKWAoaAjda8P8HAQ

That's what I opted for parking in London, excellent lock but heavy enough to break panniers it was in or frames it was resting on.

 

[mike tatt]

Hi

Has anyone any thoughts on the Security nuts and bolts from companies like Pinheads or Atomic22
Replacing the main fixings with security keyed versions. Not exactly a cheap - but if they work would make keeping hold of the bike parts much easier.

Are these worth the money?

I'm considering an Abus Granit X Plus 540
or the Kryptonite as the main fastenng lock.
Both seem well respected - the prices are similar - will probably go for the Abus given that it's a tad lighter

But like the idea of everything else being firmly secured to the bike.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Vasilis_Pap]

I have bought pinhead for both my bikes. I figured certainly a bit better than a standard Allen bolt

 

[mike tatt]

I have bought pinhead for both my bikes. I figured certainly a bit better than a standard Allen bolt

Have to agree - even if there's a way to 'crack them' they should put off the passing or less organised thieves.

Might invest in a set - as the shop I'm picking my new bike up from has the pinheads on Special Offer

 

[anotherkiwi]

I don't have much of value that is attached with an Allen key. Magura front brake is Torx. Rack is chained. Kriptonite with cable on the way for front wheel and seat. Mudguards???

 

[Angelnorth]

I found another advantage to the Litelok - I can mount it on the frame of my bike without losing any of the step-through advantage (a D lock on the down tube just blocks the gap). I did need an extra velcro strap as the oversize tubing is just a wee bit too fat for the supplied straps to have enough of an overlap to feel really secure on that bit.

There seems to be a bit of a knack to getting the thing unlocked but once I'd got the hang of it I've so far been quite pleased with it. I hope it never gets put to the test but I have no reason to doubt its credentials.

 

[brightonebikes]

These have been in the news recently. A different approach to deter thieves with tools..

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/skunklock-the-only-bike-lock-that-fights-back-bicycle#/

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[brightonebikes]

See also

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/21/bike-lock-developed-that-makes-thieves-immediately-vomit

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[soundwave]

that will not stop anyone with power tools if anything its even weaker and what if they cut the barrel of the lock lol.

even if you get one of these they could still cut through it.
http://www.bonanzamarket.co.uk/listings/Heavy-Duty-Motorcycle-Chain-High-Security-Atv-Motorbike-180mm-L-12MM-D-/383266199?goog_pla=1&gpid=18283950120&keyword=&goog_pla=1&pos=1o1&ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnKzABRDy2pb7nPSazdsBEiQAI4lZQCj3AjXgdSaKMPYAfa4yftiU4cSrLGjM10QpOo47uxgaAnbz8P8HAQ

if the links were made from pure hi grade titanium then they whould have no chance but it whould cost more than a hi end bike to make x5