Close Call

dvdfoz

This evening returning to bike, locked up on rack. Unlock to have the arm of D-lock shear off.

Closer inspection reveals a few attempts to cut through the lock while I was in the pub (you've got to love Hackney :twisted:)
Perps clearly gave up not realising how close they were.... ( or I left at an opertune time)

So trip to Evans tomorrow to stock up on security (doubling up on the locks )

What does everyone else use/recommend ?

Cafewanda

chicken wire attached to batteries with a timer :twisted:

I can't make any recommendations. I have a Kryptonite mini D and a Abus D-lock and I go to Hackney once a month and am always glad to see Babygirl on my return. Maybe my prayers work

andy83

close call

I use an abus granit x plus and my eyes, try to keep it in sight as much as i can, or I check on Monty every 5 minutes

cjcp

Avoid Hackney.

I usually use two D-locks.

gbsahne001

hmm, a thin loop of wire with a small padlock, attached to just the bike at work.

Canny Jock

dvdfoz wrote:

This evening returning to bike, locked up on rack. Unlock to have the arm of D-lock shear off.

Closer inspection reveals a few attempts to cut through the lock while I was in the pub (you've got to love Hackney :twisted:)
Perps clearly gave up not realising how close they were.... ( or I left at an opertune time)

So trip to Evans tomorrow to stock up on security (doubling up on the locks )

What does everyone else use/recommend ?

If you want to really annoy thieves, have 2 locks of different types - they will need different tools to attack them and probably not bother. So a decent D-Lock like a higher end Abus or Kryptonite, and also either a cable or chain - again Abus Granite etc.

A bit over the top, but if you want to be absolutely sure...

By the way, what lock were you using?

UndercoverElephant

As the locksmith who angle-ground the Kryptonite lock off my bike after the key snapped off in the mechanism said, "Get an Abus, they really know keys".

Gussio

cjcp wrote:

Avoid Hackney.

I usually use two D-locks.

One in each hand?

soy_sauce

Canny Jock wrote:

If you want to really annoy thieves, have 2 locks of different types - they will need different tools to attack them and probably not bother. So a decent D-Lock like a higher end Abus or Kryptonite, and also either a cable or chain - again Abus Granite etc.

A bit over the top, but if you want to be absolutely sure...

By the way, what lock were you using?

+1 with the 2 locks of different types.

DonDaddyD

It's not just the stregth of the locks that deter thieves its the length of time it takes to brake each lock.

So chain that mofo's up with two very expensive locks through both wheels and frame and then chain the seat post frame and both d-locks together with a cable. Attach all locks to road furnature like railings.

dvdfoz

Canny Jock wrote:

By the way, what lock were you using?

It was an Abus Granite, to be fair, though clearly attacked and sawn into, they hadn't sawn through, but weakened it enough so when I unlocked my bike the arm just broke. Had they hit it with a hammer before leaving, I may well be sans bike.

Don't recall seeing anyone around when I returned, but someone must have disturbed them.

Really my stupidity for chaining up on a rack slightly off the main road.

Still, bike fine and new D-lock and chain on board, so paid up for my error.

QuinnDexter

Just leave the missus outside with the bike. Works a charm. :twisted:

mtb-idle

What does everyone else use/recommend ?

I recommend not leaving your bike unattended.

Sad but true

cjcp

Gussio wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Avoid Hackney.

I usually use two D-locks.

One in each hand?