Hi Rob I'm not a fan of disc locks as there's always the chance you forget it's on and ride off. Saying that the new ones come with a motion alarm.
There's a trick a friend used - he said it has worked for him - locking the bike with the front wheel against a post, or a wall, or some other obstacle and mounting the disc lock so that it is against the fork when the wheel is rotated backwards. That way it prevents the bike from moving/gaining momentum before the lock is removed.
Quote from: Slaninar on 21 August 2017, 08:29:36 amThere's a trick a friend used - he said it has worked for him - locking the bike with the front wheel against a post, or a wall, or some other obstacle and mounting the disc lock so that it is against the fork when the wheel is rotated backwards. That way it prevents the bike from moving/gaining momentum before the lock is removed.It's a minor deterrent, but in the real world they'll just pick the bike up if they really want it.
Thanks for the replies, guys. I think I'm going down the disc lock route. I'll get one of those luminous springy things that you tie to the grip to remind you to undo the lock.
Quote from: rlkat on 21 August 2017, 08:48:38 pmThanks for the replies, guys. I think I'm going down the disc lock route. I'll get one of those luminous springy things that you tie to the grip to remind you to undo the lock. Like it was said, most of them just toss the bike into a van, unless it is chained to some heavy/fixed object.EXACTLY! The solution is to use the luminous leash, that you then reach up to a lever, or somewhere along the side of the bike.It also adds as an immediate visual deterrent, so the thieves eyeing up the bike, will see that leash from a distance.Fitting onto the rear wheel is better if possible, as the rear wheel is much more difficult to get off (if they go to extreme measures to bypass the lock)!
If you have a permanent spot that you always use then take in a 19mm thick link chain and leave it padlocked there. I say leave it because its too heavy to take in and carry around every day
Quote from: fazersharp on 01 September 2017, 11:38:08 amIf you have a permanent spot that you always use then take in a 19mm thick link chain and leave it padlocked there. I say leave it because its too heavy to take in and carry around every day Thieves are wise to that, they see the chain and lock there with no bike and superglue / araldite or damage the lock so it will not work. You arrive at your usual spot to find the lock unusable and leave the bike with no chain locking it, just what the thieves want you to do, as you need to get to work on time, thieves come along and nick the now unchained bike.
that looks like a good size piece of kit - easily hidden aswell - im not looking into trackers just yet untill the fighter build is underway- one of the big problems with them is the other half can track you at all times which might not be a good thing.
Quote from: Disorderlypunk on 19 September 2017, 03:30:42 pmthat looks like a good size piece of kit - easily hidden aswell - im not looking into trackers just yet untill the fighter build is underway- one of the big problems with them is the other half can track you at all times which might not be a good thing.But aren't you in your garage (at home) most of the time anyway, recording reviews and build videos, for your Utube channel? I'm the FOCCER whose been recently commenting on a few of your Vids. Great stuff mate, excellent content.