Recommend a lock?

Robinio
Robinio Posts: 59
edited September 2007 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

Have just ordered an Orange Crush Hardtail. I managed to get a really good price on it.

My main problem is it will have to be kept outdoors a majority of the time. That leaves me with some problems.

Which lock would be best for my purchase? I am also going to work as it is a good few miles over some trails!

And is there a rain cover that is recommended?

Many Thanks,

Robin

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  • owen_MTB
    owen_MTB Posts: 222
    kryptonite are probably the best locks, no idea about covers
    It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    are you going to insure it?

    if yes then whatever the insurance company asks for.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Robinio
    Robinio Posts: 59
    Thanks for the quick answers.

    So it is worth speaking to the insurance company and getting one of their suggested locks?

    What type of locks would be best for transporting? Something light enough but durable.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    edited September 2007
    Robinio wrote:
    Thanks for the quick answers.

    So it is worth speaking to the insurance company and getting one of their suggested locks?

    What type of locks would be best for transporting? Something light enough but durable.
    No decent locks are light - about 2kgs seems about minimum for realistic levels of protection. In a recent C+ test, Kryptonite's New York Fahgettaboudit Mini and the Abus Granit X Plus 54 23cm D Lock resisted 5 minutes attack with hand tools and a couple of minutes with power tools - personally I wouldn't settle for less than this.

    The Abus is 1450g which is lighter because it has a thinner (13mm) shackle (which would normally be too thin) but the clever design means it requires 2 cuts to break; whereas the Kryptonite has an 18mm shackle and weighs narer 2kg, and has £2500 theft guarantee.
  • Tom Patey
    Tom Patey Posts: 8
    You can't get much better than these. Not the cheapest or lightest, but how much is your bike worth to you?

    http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/nu3bkv151/Almax-Immobiliser-Series-III/c-1-69/
  • Robinio
    Robinio Posts: 59
    That looks like some serious kit! Will have to make sure the Mrs doesn't find out :P
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    why transport the lock if it is for work?

    one locked to locking place at work and one for securing the bike at home.

    but again read the small print from the insurance company.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Robinio
    Robinio Posts: 59
    Because I will be going to and from places lots and my home when I move may not be in the best place.

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