simon the viking
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Seems heavy when its in my rucksackI would be surprised if it weighs a ton, even the much beefier Abus granit and Kryptonite fahg weigh less than 3kg
D-Lock: Do I need a better one for new bike?
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Hi regarding Cable - I have 2 D locks I use but can only get the frame - Wheels are not secured at all (QR)
How long a cable do you need to go around the front and rear wheels and join back at a D lock
How long a cable do you need to go around the front and rear wheels and join back at a D lock
String/ tape measure ?
simon the viking
Guru
Don't normally carry much heavy stuff unless you count my lunchDitch the rucksack, get panniers...don't want hard heavy stuff on your back ideally
.... as don't need a lock at work bike lives 3 ft away in an under-stairs cupboard..... but when I do put the D lock in it I do notice it
Downward
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- West Midlands
String/ tape measure ?
6ft Picture frame wire did the trick !
Anyhows Squire sell some 15mm 180cm cable which is plenty long enough
Big Nick
Senior Member
I've just bought a more up to date cycle U lock and wall anchor to protect my new Bianchi in my garage as I too had an ancient U lock with the cylindrical lock as shown in the above video. Nothing will stop a determined thief but if they have to resort to power tools then hopefully the noise would give someone a chance of hearing them.
I think mine is a 'Pitbull' make or something and is 'Gold' sold secure rated and under £40 so can withstand attack from hand tools for a good while. Probably as good as anything else out there and half the price of most similar U locks
I think mine is a 'Pitbull' make or something and is 'Gold' sold secure rated and under £40 so can withstand attack from hand tools for a good while. Probably as good as anything else out there and half the price of most similar U locks
Downward
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- West Midlands
Try the local police they do events on security and sell d locks. Got my last 3 for £5 each
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
I've got a 5kg chain at home - that's heavy...
Downward
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I keep our bikes in the house. Picked up a 15mm 180cm cable for £8. I'll attach it to the 2 d locks as I have to leave my bike outside work. It's right by the exit though so hopefully secure.
Custom24
Über Member
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What you say makes sense, but a couple of observations;
I wouldn't leave a lock attached to a public stand, because some see that as anti social and the council have been known to remove them without warning. I leave mine at the stand at work where the cyclists know each other, but there is no presumption that a lock means a stand is "reserved"
As far as I know, Thieves removes locks by brute force, not picking or anything as subtle as that. So they can't practice. A concern might be pre-tampering, like weakening the lock or chain in a non- obvious clever way. On balance, I accept that risk where I park my bike at work, because it is a relatively safe area.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
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I took another approach and insured my bikes on my house and contents insurance. I can't remember the exact figure but it was about £15-20 p.a. for £1500 of bikes. They don't specify a Sold Secure lock rating but I have a supposedly "Gold standard" Masterlock Street Fortum, under £30 for the D-lock and a cable loop. It doesn't get particularly good reviews but it's good enough for the insurance people. I think that it's unwise to assume that a dog's danglies lock is going to stop anyone from taking your bike if they want it. There are plenty of clips on YouTube which show car jacks busting D-locks. The MCN review of motorbike chains being destroyed by bolt cutters is quite entertaining BTW.
