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quick release disc brake wheel security issue
Hi,
Are there any locks made for disc brake bikes? I know about long cables for accessories but I just had a bike stolen and am more protective of my brand new bike with disc brakes. I intend on buying Kryptonite's Evolution STD because it is available but what else can one do without being too much of an anvil to carry around? thanks for your concern |
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quick release disc brake wheel security issue
wrote: Hi, Are there any locks made for disc brake bikes? I know about long cables for accessories but I just had a bike stolen and am more protective of my brand new bike with disc brakes. I intend on buying Kryptonite's Evolution STD because it is available but what else can one do without being too much of an anvil to carry around? thanks for your concern You are correct, cables are the easiest lock to defeat. When how this is so was first explained to me I was almost embarrased to have been using a cable lock for years. Anyway, from my experience with owning a roadbike equipped with disc brakes, I advise you sell the bike. However, because a thief may be just as gullible when it comes to the *bling-bling* factor as you and I have been, the bike may be an attractive target. Consequently, you may not have to bother selling it. Just park it in a high-crime area for a while and let your problems be gone. Meanwhile, be shopping for a roadbike equipped with quality caliper rim brakes (long reach is an option) and maybe consider using Pitlock skewers: http://www.urbanbiketech.com/ -bg |
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quick release disc brake wheel security issue
Burke Gilman wrote:
You are correct, cables are the easiest lock to defeat. When how this is so was first explained to me I was almost embarrased to have been using a cable lock for years. Anyway, from my experience with owning a roadbike equipped with disc brakes, I advise you sell the bike. Why are cables so easy to defeat? I use them for both motorcycles and bicycles so I"m very interested to hear if I'm being silly. -paul |
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On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:32:15 -0600, Paul Cassel
wrote: Burke Gilman wrote: You are correct, cables are the easiest lock to defeat. When how this is so was first explained to me I was almost embarrased to have been using a cable lock for years. Anyway, from my experience with owning a roadbike equipped with disc brakes, I advise you sell the bike. Why are cables so easy to defeat? I use them for both motorcycles and bicycles so I"m very interested to hear if I'm being silly. -paul Dear Paul, The wire of a flexible cable can't be hardened as much as a solid, unbending chunk of metal, so bolt cutters go right through it: "Simple cable locks, however, are only sufficient for use in low-risk areas. Even the largest diameter unprotected cable can be quickly cut with bolt cutters." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_lock A chain is flexible, but the links are not, so they can be hardened. Any lock is better than none. Here's a rough-and-ready test by a curious bicyclist: http://www.slate.com/id/2140083 His hacksaw and bolt cutters made short work of the cable locks, but the cable locks would obviously would stop the casual thief just looking for something that isn't red hot or nailed down. Cheers, Carl Fogel |
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Paul Cassel wrote: Why are cables so easy to defeat? I use them for both motorcycles and bicycles so I"m very interested to hear if I'm being silly. -paul I asked the same question. If you've ever used Park Tool # CN-10 to size cable housing for your bike, then you can start blushing immediately as you begin your shopping spree for replacement security. I recommend U-locks and hardened chains, selection and weight depending on the application. -bg |
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quick release disc brake wheel security issue
thanks for the pitlock idea but I think I will keep the bike. It is less
than 2 weeks old. I have a road bike which will not take fenders so I need the GT for store runs. Thanks I keep both inside my place so the only catch is parking it at grocery stores which do not let you in since leaving it outside is plain silly. I had my bike vandalized every time I went to this one store and finally the manager let me lock up inside the store. So whether it is for money or demented fun the cyclist loses no matter what the security. I might get 2 Evolutions for the task though. wrote in message oups.com... Hi, Are there any locks made for disc brake bikes? I know about long cables for accessories but I just had a bike stolen and am more protective of my brand new bike with disc brakes. I intend on buying Kryptonite's Evolution STD because it is available but what else can one do without being too much of an anvil to carry around? thanks for your concern |
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quick release disc brake wheel security issue
i also use 2 locks 1. U Lock the rear tire & frame [to a post, or bike rack] 2. chain lock the front tire, to the frame only [had my front tire stolen once] waterboy |
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