Bike security

ciarsciars

After my recent misfortune (http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056018496) I need to purchase some bike security equipment for the remainder of my bikes.

I was thinking of getting two bike anchors along with two chains and padlocks:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Squire_Wall_Anchor_-_4_Bolt/5360040643/
and
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8495

with
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8489 X 2

And also, to mix up the type of lock being used, I think i'll get one or more U locks.

My question is do you think it's better to get one really strong u-lock (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12767) or two/three not so strong U locks (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=44985) for the same price?

thanks

Blowfish

ciarsciars wrote: »

My question is do you think it's better to get one really strong u-lock (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12767) or two/three not so strong U locks (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=44985) for the same price?

If they can break through one not so strong u-lock, then they can break two/three not so strong ones, it'll just take a bit longer. If they can't break a really strong one on the other hand, they are stuck.

Chain + strong u-lock should definitely be fine though, bar finding a thief that brings along an angle grinder.

DirkVoodoo

Why on earth would you want to carry around 3 times as many locks and have to worry about 3 times as many keys and have to triple the length of time it takes you to lock and unlock the bike for what is arguably a less secure system than 1 very strong lock.

Get the kryptonite 3000 and maybe an auxiliary cable lock for added security.

CheGuedara

+1 on the Kryptonite NewYork 3000 lock.

Best
Lock
Ever

(well, best I've used anyway). Obviously no lock is invincible but when the lock is good enough to be a disinsentive to would be thieves and you couple that with locking it in a decent location (either where there would be some pedestrian footfall or view of a CCTV camera - not at the end of a dark alley at the back of a side street) against an immovable object you can have a measure of confidence your bike will be safe.

To keep your wheels safe (if they're quick release) consider pitlock skewers or similar which require a special 'key' to undo once tightened

Planet X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbklkFuFk-4&feature=player_embedded#!


He uses an angle grinder also!

ciarsciars

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Why on earth would you want to carry around 3 times as many locks and have to worry about 3 times as many keys and have to triple the length of time it takes you to lock and unlock the bike for what is arguably a less secure system than 1 very strong lock.

Get the kryptonite 3000 and maybe an auxiliary cable lock for added security.

I wont be carrying around the locks, this is for locking in my shed.

Thanks for your replies. I'll get the NY3000

trinewbie

You should maybe check out -

http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

An look at how easily some other high end lock can be snipped..

I got 2 Kryptonite NY3000 locks around a year ago at this stage for €60 each on eBay, so it's worth shopping around.

DirkVoodoo

ciarsciars wrote: »

I wont be carrying around the locks, this is for locking in my shed.

Thanks for your replies. I'll get the NY3000

If it's a shed I would consider the chain on top of the 3000 and maybe even a ground anchor.