Wanted: Extra long security chain

Posted on Sun 7th, July 2013

• #1

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After a series of botched bike/parts theft attempts outside our house, my household has decided to beef up security.

We're looking for a long (maybe 6'+) security chain, suitable for securing 3-4 bikes, plus any other good security advice. We are thinking about getting a combi lock on the front gate, but any other input would be good.

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• #2

DFP

Extra long chain that is actually strong will literally weigh a tonne, be super awkward to handle and damage your bikes. It will also be crazy expensive!

You would be much better off using a commonly available super long cable. And then D-locking each bike to the next or to fixed anchor.
• #3

Fattie_Mattie

keep the bikes inside...
• #4

🅑🅐🅣🅣

Cheers for the advice guys.

@messyrage not possible.
@DFP We have 3 bikes and 1 fixing point and we can't have people fixing themselves to other bikes as otherwise it becomes a logistical nightmare.

Don't mind the cost, and protecting frames from chains and locks is easy if you know how.
• #5

DFP

Get a better/more fixing points.
• #6

🅑🅐🅣🅣

Also not possible for the time being, and has been discussed at length with the neighbours — but thanks.
• #7

Big_Dave

Heard some good reviews about the Almax chains.

http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=121

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