To ALL stolen bikes

Right...... being far up north from you folk and coming on lfgss i see a lot of threads with "stolen bike"..... just out of curiosity why are so many bikes being stolen, is it because people are using the wrong locks with a mentality of "it will never happen to me"

like cable locks or something?

Do bikes managed to get stolen that are locked up with mini D's.....i know its possible to eventually get through a mini D but it takes a lot aren't i right in saying? do they go to the effort to cut through mini D's?

ALSO....what are the mini D's that halfords sell like?

mini D's are good for a while if you have a lota frame, wheel, railing in there.
DO NOT buy halfords anything.

is it true the kryptonites mini D's are good or is it some sort of fashion myth?
are mini D's in general good rather than just kryps?

i know its possible to eventually get through a mini D but it takes a lot aren't i right in saying?

Even the best D locks (the ones with the highest security rating) are rated by how many minutes they will withstand an attack.

Even these claims are put to shame by numerous internet videos/tests showing people get through these locks in under a minute.

do they go to the effort to cut through mini D's?

Yes.

i will keep my "Glasgow" spoke cards in and then nobody will steal it.

"Glasgow's homicide rate is twice that of London and even greater than New York"
not my words, the words of a reported on some t.v program.

I don't think bike crime is too big in Glasgow. Bikes seem to sit for days without problems. My mate left his Bianchi Pista in St Enoch Sq on a Friday night jaunt to the Subby. Didn't come back to get it until after Optimo on the Sunday.

i will keep my "Glasgow" spoke cards in and then nobody will steal it.

"Glasgow's homicide rate is twice that of London and even greater than New York"
not my words, the words of a reported on some t.v program.

As a Glaswegian, if thats true, that is depressing. Three strikes and your out policy required in the city imo. 25 years lockdown!

Go overbored with the locks. Impractical to carry but thief will steal the easy one.

you got it in one. ALL cable locks suck hard IMO. Kryptonite NY, all the way.

I own a cable lock, but only to attach to my D lock so I can swing it harder / faster around my head when nazi car drivers drive their cars at me on purpose (twice in the last 6 months...)

yeah, i must confess......ive never had any problems with my bike being tampered with in Glasgow, my friend got his bike stolen because he left it over night, but i haven't heard of any day thefts if its locked up.

my friend who is living in London now was saying "People in London think Glaswegians are nuts" haha i just found it funny.
Glasgow is a safe place if you have common sence.

yeah, i will probably keep any locks whenever i get a new one, even if its just a cable lock, it will give me a little extra time.

Right...... being far up north from you folk and coming on lfgss i see a lot of threads with "stolen bike"..... just out of curiosity why are so many bikes being stolen, is it because people are using the wrong locks with a mentality of "it will never happen to me"

like cable locks or something?

Do bikes managed to get stolen that are locked up with mini D's.....i know its possible to eventually get through a mini D but it takes a lot aren't i right in saying? do they go to the effort to cut through mini D's?

ALSO....what are the mini D's that halfords sell like?

those halfords ones feel really good. Very heavy and good locking mechanism.

I wouldnt pay any attention to the included insurance though as you have to provide the broken lock as evidence and all manner of awkward stuff.

In every incidence of bike theft I have encountered, the thief has taken the lock with them. Plus with a strong lock like a mini-d its far more likely that the railing etc will be cut.

In terms of cables, there are a very few decent ones. Not ANY of these armoured ones from ANY brand , at an COST. All the armoured ones have a piss weak 7mm cord inside which a determined person and a pair of sharp scissors could get through!

The only cables worth considered are the ones with the steel cord actually visible and a diameter of 30mm. Also the expensive ABUS ones. It will be just as heavy as a good D, and still not as strong. The only benefit of having one being you can wrap it around yourself.

yeah, they felt good and solid with a good locking system so thats why ive been considering it and its a lot cheaper than the kyrp.

d-locks are easy enough to smash with a car jack (as any serious thief knows).

at least the big fat abus granit locks (and high-rated reinforced chains) can't be removed in this manner, they need an angle grinder or some other powered cutting tool.

however, a serious bike thief will bring his own tools and have your bike in no time, if they really want to. locks are really only a delay mechanism for professional thieves and a deterrent to casual ones.

its ridiculous that you can't have a bike without someone wanting to take it from you.

maybe i will smear mine in shite.....so they don't want to touch it.

my friend who is living in London now was saying "People in London think Glaswegians are nuts" haha i just found it funny.
Glasgow is a safe place if you have common sence.

Bike theft is just not violent enough for Glasgow thiefs ya ken. If a bike is stolen its more by the opportunistic yob looking to make quick money. Not really a place to go and sell bikes as well besides the Barras but I don't think I've ever seen any bikes sold there besides that wee bike shop.

But aye, Glasweigens are nuts. Especially the ones on Queen Street that step out in front of you, grab your handle bars and throw you off your bike resulting in a broken finger.

Oh aye, and make sure it one of those radial key locks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMWEH9Z6I_U

But aye, Glasweigens are nuts. Especially the ones on Queen Street that step out in front of you, grab your handle bars and throw you off your bike resulting in a broken finger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMWEH9Z6I_U

haha....i hate confrontations, its best to live a quiet happy life.

True Euan, those Scottish nut jobs would steal your bike just to create an excuse to argue with you so they can kick ye fking head in. On the up side they bring their own tools for that also and the average scotts head is a little tougher than us southerners and can withstand a good few minutes kicking.

I have a heavy duty chain for scooters and padlock a family could picnic off. D locks are a pain to carry, limited in size and not all that tough. things like spds, fixed wheel, brakeless... and not a pretty bike (to some!) put them off.
Also stick it near bikes that look expensive with weaker locks. so far no worries...

Touch wood .. touch wood...

Nah this wasn't a confrontation. Just some big guy walked onto the street when he wasn't looking and I was going up the street. His reaction wasn't to get out of the way but brace himself against my bars and the bike. I went flying superman style and landed on my hand. Sprained my wrist and broke my pinky.

Royal Infirmary A+E totally missed the obvious break in my pinky because they were too worried about my wrist. Despite the fact I said my wrist felt fine and I could move it but my fingers were sore as hell. Eventually a doctor called me today to tell me he spotted a break on my xrays. Quick service though.

i once had a guy who got my in a catch 22 situation he said:

Dickhead - "here, can i beat you up?"

Me - "ehhh, no"

Dickhead - "you trying to say i couldn't beat you up like?"

Me - "ehh i duno, probably" (just said it to make them feel big in the hope they would fuck off)

Dickhead - "so im allowed to knock you out....."

I've been in a similar situation on one of the islands at Charing Cross:

Drunk guy - "Give me your money"

Me - "Nah, sorry"

Drunk guy - "Give me your phone"

Me - "Hah sorry mate you ain't getting it"

Drunk guy - "Give me your money then"

Me - "Eh no"

...

And so it carried on until I started laughing and he tried to swing at me. I bolted it up Woodlands because I ain't the biggest guy in the world and I was scared he would eat me or something.

I would not have eaten you!

You sure? I'm kobe style.

Perhaps not. I like my meat lean.. but followed with 12 courses of dessert.

Can't help you there I'm afraid.

haha.....i had a story at charring X also....

jakey bastard - "here mate, can i use your phone to phone my gran in hospital?"

me - "no money in it man"

jakey bastard - "lets see then"

me - "eh nahhh"

jaket bastard - "give me some money to use a pay fone then"

me - "not got any, im skint"

jaket bastard - "gee us yer fone ya bam before i slash ye"

me - "get to fuck" then RAN LIKE FUCK!!

hahaha he didn't get my phone, money OR a fight.

ANYWAY...(back to the thread)....I NEED A GOOOOOOD LOCK!!