Locks that work

Should anyone be slightly interested, I've posted the Kryptonite "Anti-theft Protection" terms & conditions on the insurance thread.

Kryptonite locks don't take that kind of key anymore.

We've already discussed this, those are the old barrel type locks. The new ones can't be picked. Look how old the videos are.

Hey guys, the kryptonite locks are just a scame. I just posted a comment on another thread telling people to beware of these locks. They are made expensive and mad easy to pick. Your bikes are not safe so you should find other solutions. Check this vid on youtube. There are 1000s of others like it.
Yours truly

Are you the type of person who recently discovered those and decided hysterically go around warning people not to get those lock without checking the date (as mentioned by other) on the video as well as checking the current model?

that really is rather splendid.

Aw, c'mon, he thought he was doing the right thing.

Stupidity fail though fo so.

Damn guys. I'm gonna sit infront of the mirror all day today and slap myself........ Sorry bout that one.

And if you'd like to mention that in the other thread you posted this in, that be good.
;)

LOL double facepalm!

leaning towards some sort of salute.

This old vid shows well why cable locks and unhardened cheap chains/u-locks should be avoided:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1yImVLW_Q0

Lots of tips here as well:

http://lockyourbike.wordpress.com/

He only makes one cut where some need two, but still, all shit locks.

I'm awaiting my Krpt Fahg :)

Safest locking: park next to a better bike, the shittiest bike you have the most parking spaces you'll find. Lock up your daughters and keep your porn in the bedroom!

what makes the hublox better than pitlocks?

what makes the hublox better than pitlocks?

Good question. I wouldn't say that the workmanship or security of the Pitlock was inferior to any of the other securtity skewers, but there appear to be some niggling issues that stopped me from giving them the top recommendation. In fact, the security and quality of the Pitlock is probably greater than the Hublox, but I had to weigh that up against ease-of-use.

http://www.londonfieldscycles.co.uk/index.shtml?page=1
***There are a few important things to know before buying:

• You will need a 14mm spanner to fit them.
• You must carry the key and spanner with you whilst cycling to allow wheel removal for punctures etc.
• They can only be used on bikes with Quick Release skewers and will not work with solid, nutted axles.
• It is important that the small pieces of the locking end of the skewer go together in the right order.
• If you are purchasing any of the sets for seat posts you must buy a seat collar to go with it. The Pitlock needs completely parallel faces on the seat clamp to tighten correctly.
• These come in three sizes, 28.6, 31.8 and 34.9. Measure the diameter of your frame under the existing clamp to determine the correct one. Some bicycles have integral seat clamps, if so the seat post Pitlock will not work.
• Some sets also include protection for handle bars and forks, this is an A head cap and will only work with modern 1 1/8" A head stems and not with 1" ahead or quill stems. If using the A head protection it is a good idea to fill the heads of the allen bolts on the stem cap with glue or solder for complete security.

http://www.hubjub.co.uk/etc/pitlock.htm
Can I get a Pitlock kit for my threaded axle?
Another niggler. Fixers have a thing for tracknuts. Pitlock now make a special Pitlock nut for 10mm axles. Marriage made in heaven? Well, the new Pitlock works pretty well, but
i. it is only compatible with particular threadings
ii. it is presently rather expensive and
iii. it needs a special Pit, larger than the standard ones.
The issue is more complex than you might expect: if you want Pitlock tracknuts, write.

http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=1039.0;wap2
PH:
If you get them, keep well greased and undo them frequently, I’ve had them seize, it’s no fun trying to fix a puncture with the wheel in place. The first time it hadn’t been undone for a few months, I had to cut a slot in the dome end with an angle grinder to stop it turning, they’re certainly secure! It happened again a couple of months later, that time I managed to hold the dome with a pair of mole grips. Pitlock did replace it and their website now tells you to grease well before use, something it didn’t before.
I don’t know where you’ve seen them, you can buy direct
http://www.pitlock.de/en/sortiment/index.html
My experiences have put me off, I now use Trax security skewers, not as secure as the Pitlocks, hopefully enough to deter the opportunist thief and half the price. I’ve only ever seen them on Ebay

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24473#p209990
Re: Alternatives for quick release skewers?
by geocycle » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:12 am
I've got pitlocks protecting my hubs. They have worked well apart from the rear snapping due to some over-enthusiastic tightening after a puncture. It was my fault but I was surprised I could break it with a small spanner. Led to an interesting 25 mile off the moors with the back wheel held in place by the strength of the frame and vertical drop outs! Nevertheless, I bought another set. I agree with others that anything that requires tools will be a major deterrent. My hubs (a SON and a rohloff) are the most valuable part of my bike so I didn't want to take chances.

Safest locking: park next to a better bike, the shittiest bike you have the most parking spaces you'll find. Lock up your daughters and keep your porn in the bedroom!

or next to one with a rubbish lock.

Anybody want to do the research for that then post it on here?

[quote=morgan_;1278432]I'll have a go, see what I can pull together.

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Slight delay .. a dissertation to complete by the 7th. The intention's still there.

Forum to the rescue? Could someone please tell me how wide a mini fagh is please? Outsides. Left mine at work and am impatient. Cheers!

the u part 12.4cm, crossbar 14.4cm

Fantastic, thanks very much!

That's scary, how quickly he gets through those locks. I'm just happy I live in a relatively low crime area and only leave my hack chained up in town. Probably need to re-think the locks I use in the garage (and lock up the power tools)

AD90

Put a Lockn'Roll QR on my BMiX, to add to the Kyrptonite cable to protect seat/seatpost. Not as good as glued in ball bearings etc. but only a cheap saddle/post on it anyway and i like to change saddle height easily.

Patent concept : in the horizontal position, the quick release lever is automatically locked, to unlock the bike has to be lifted-up past the vertical position. A special washer makes the unscrewing impossible even with a tool. A mobile axle inside the device prevents it from opening. To unlock the device, simply turn the bicycle upside down. As soon as the bike passes the vertical position, the axle falls down releasing the possibility of opening the lever.

Nice post Erudin. Your's actually does deal with a lock that works, and how. Seems recently that many others have thought this was the Locks thread, and have not realised its more about posts like your's, Edscoble's, and most importantly, Clefty's.

That's scary, how quickly he gets through those locks. I'm just happy I live in a relatively low crime area and only leave my hack chained up in town. Probably need to re-think the locks I use in the garage (and lock up the power tools)

AD90

or have a look at these from the torc-anchors guys.

i got my bike chain from them. good guys, good and honest service, good prices, too.
sold secure gold(bike)/silver (scooter) should do it for me.

for paranoids go 13mil and you'll sleep better.

edit: ^ or rather valuable bikes