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| 1481.1 | Bicycling Mag. Writeup | BARBEL::PEREZ | Oh the tangled web we weave... | Wed Apr 04 1990 13:39 | 15 |
| -< BIKE LOCKS REVISITED >-
I just read in the latest version of "Bicycling Magazine" (I think! :-))
that there exists a smaller version of the motorcycle lock called
"CobraLinks". Maybe very similar in weight as your cousin's method.
The article stresses ease of use as a criteria for what is a "good"
lock. It rates the Kyrponite locks to be "excellent".
Me, I have an old Citadel that I used in and around Boston during the
late seventies and during the eighties. I would not feel comfortable
today with it. I'm currently in the market for a new lock. I am
seriously looking at the Kryptonite K4 + as a solution to my needs.
Dick - (who is trying to get back into shape by getting into the saddle)
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| 1481.2 | Cable is easier | WAV12::DELORIEA | Time to make the jerseys | Wed Apr 04 1990 15:53 | 8 |
| I have a Kyrponite cable lock and it works fine. It cost about $15.00 and I
keep it in my seat bag when riding. I like to have the six feet of cable rather
the 6-8 inches of U lock to wrap around something. I use the lock mostly when
I'm out riding with my wife and kids, so I can lock the two bikes and trailer
up with the one lock.
I bring my bike IN at work :-)
Tom
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| 1481.3 | U-lock susceptibility | WORDY::HELMREICH | | Tue Apr 10 1990 14:28 | 7 |
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I've heard that some of the U-shaped locks can be broken quite easily.
A U-lock would rule out amature thieves and ride-away thefts, but pros can pop
them open. This would point toward a padlock as perhaps being more break-proof.
Steve
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| 1481.4 | UZI seems the best method | RVNDEL::MCCARTHY | | Fri Apr 20 1990 15:23 | 19 |
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I called around a few places to ask about case hardened
chains and massive pad locks to secure a bike (similar
to what I've seen on motorcycles). ALL SAFE + LOCK in
Manchester NH, said that they have been able to cut case
hardened chains up to 3/8" link with their 2 ft. chain cutter.
They said that there a 3 ft cutters available so he suggested
getting in touch with a logging company in Wolfboro NH which
had a 3/4" case hardened chain and use a Kyptonite lock as
the pad lock. The reason this is safe from the bolt cutters
is that the width of the link is wider than the cutters.
unfortunately, I can only imagine how heavy that chain would
be! The motorcycle store I called suggested Cobra-Links I'll
have to look into it since U locks are falling from grace (I
still have the KYPROTO II lock (the one with the 3" band- Ijust
don't usually leave the bike out of site)
Kevin
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| 1481.5 | Alloy hardened, not case | TOOK::R_WOODBURY | | Fri Apr 20 1990 18:28 | 12 |
| Sears used to carry � inch alloy hardened chains. I bought one in a
three foot length. These are alloy steel, hardened all the way through
and should wreck a bolt cutter. The type of padlock with the protected
shackle is required to use these effectively. The chain also used to be
available in 5/16" diameter four foot lengths. I don't know who
sources this now. Alloy hardened hoist chain is supposed to be even
better, and it is available from industrial hardware companies but is
more expensive. Alloy hardened steel can also withstand those $3
hacksaw blades with the tungsten tipped teeth.
Roger
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