Locks
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everything you need to know about locks and a lot you didn't!
nigelnorris
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I liked that article, it basically says that if you buy decent locks you're safe unless you happen to be incredibly unlucky and your bike is targetted by some determined and rather rare pro bike thieves. I have two expensive locks so found it rather comforting.Cunobelin said:
I liked this bit a lot:
"One of the best security devices on the market is the drop handlebar. Thieves, on the whole, give these a wide berth. Nobody down the pub wants a touring bike, even if the front and back racks are state of the art."
Thanks for the referral. I have just read it. Mine is a practical question based on the locks I have bought.
Does anyone recognise the two locks I have bought? Which one is the most likely to deter a thief or should I use all three each one every time I go shopping? I have slip cable, the rotator lock and the D lock.
Based on the article I should use the D lock on the back and the rotator on the front and forget about the slip cable.
Having recently had a bike stolen I am concerned not to have a repeat too often.
Robin
Does anyone recognise the two locks I have bought? Which one is the most likely to deter a thief or should I use all three each one every time I go shopping? I have slip cable, the rotator lock and the D lock.
Based on the article I should use the D lock on the back and the rotator on the front and forget about the slip cable.
Having recently had a bike stolen I am concerned not to have a repeat too often.
Robin
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
At the end of the day, if someone really wants your bike, they will find a way to take it. On the other hand, most half decent locks will deter the causal thief, who will go look for an easier target...
nigelnorris
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- Birmingham
The Kryptolock is sold secure silver. Kryptonite offer free insurance up to the value of [off the top of my head] £700 if your bike is stolen while locked with one of those. My advice would be to fill out the form and register your bike and use that lock always. It won't stop your bike getting stolen but it will get you a new bike if it happens.
This is assuming that your bike is worth less than the ~ 700 quid. If your bike is worth more than that go get a sold secure gold lock [Kryptonite New York or similar.] which comes with insurance at a higher level.
The Oxford locks don't to my knowledge come with any free insurance so use the other as a secondary lock.
This is assuming that your bike is worth less than the ~ 700 quid. If your bike is worth more than that go get a sold secure gold lock [Kryptonite New York or similar.] which comes with insurance at a higher level.
The Oxford locks don't to my knowledge come with any free insurance so use the other as a secondary lock.
