Bike lock rec't pls?.......

Hi,

I've got a "Holdsworth Derwent" here (Bike), which mercifully DIDN@T get nicked in a recent break in......

Its been living in my lounge since the cheeky ******* paid a visit but it'll have to go back in the garage at some point.

This was a present off my brother....there is no way I could afford a bike like this (I know its not totally the latest thing...but I like it), so don't want to loose it.

Is there a chain (or anything else ) that will (probably!) put any future visitors off?

(Needless to say nothings guarenteed!)




tia




David

 

What you need is a lock and chain that is rated "gold" by Sold Secure.

http://www.soldsecure.com/

Halfords do one for around £30 - a D lock.

However, you will also need a secure anchor to lock the bike to.

I would get a motorbike anchor that is concreted into the ground.

Then of course there's the usual land mines, barbed wire, machine gun nests, watch towers with search light etc.

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...1389_crumb_33980-31270_parentcategoryrn_31389

This is the Halfords one I have. You can also get from ebay such as this....but be wary of fakes

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120222657997

 

Useful info.

Thank v much,










D.

 

just dont get owt with a barrel lock.....

youtube 'kryptonite' to see why.

 

There was an issue with Kryptonite locks in that they could be opened with a biro. However, this is not true of all locks of that type

 

Another helpful gent on pnk fish has suggested taking the back wheel off....putting the rest in the garage and keeping the back wheel in the house; thus rendering the vulnerable bit worthless (compartively).

Would you concur?

Thats what Ive done......+ bike lock.

 

no - they'd still nick it...!

 

Thats not the right answer...







They'll ahve to get past the alarm+ lock(s) first.

 

This is a great answer.

I would also get secondary locks to atach ''removable bits'' like saddles and wheels. They can be snipped of course, but it will stop the thief who can't take your bike making off with (for example) a quick-release saddle and seatpost - a job of a few seconds.