Siren cable lock on 1day

[Grashopper]

Hi folks,

I was looking for a bike cable lock or chain that I could use together with my disc lock when I'm travelling. Had a look at the Oxford chain lock but find it really heavy and bolt cutters seem to have more problems with steel cable locks.

So today I saw this on 1day: https://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AA7BTN302#

It's described as "ultra hard steel". No clue what that means though. Maybe that it takes two seconds instead of one, to cut through it. But I really like that it has a siren. I just think it looks a bit flimsy, and might maybe deter a ten year old bicycle thief, but I'm not sure if it would help keep my bike safe from anyone else. What do you guys think?

(I could not find much about this lock on the net, aside that it seems to be the same as the Sealey LA15.)

[Akzle]

for a 1988 honda?
Wouldnt worry about it dear.
Square herc alloy chain is assholes to cut. Chinese crap isnt.
If they want your bike enough, theyll have it. See point 1.

[gammaguy]

It's an old bike

I always call a spada a spada

[Tazz]

Wanker. More crap I don't need. Didn't buy the lock but I'm now the proud owner of that power bank and 7 head guitar stand...

[Icemaestro]

Someone stole my sodas back in 2010...left me 500 out of pocket with insurance :-( rather a chain than 500$!


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[Grashopper]

@ Akzle and gammaguy
But it's MY bike and I luv it

@ Tazz
Lol. I'm very very sorry about that.

@ Icemaestro
Not sure what those "sodas" are.
But yeah, and I also really hate the thought that some stupid frakking lowlife just "rides off" with my bike.

[Geeen]

Wanker. More crap I don't need. Didn't buy the lock but I'm now the proud owner of that power bank and 7 head guitar stand...

If you don't want those basses in the piccy I call dibs!!!

[Geeen]

Hi folks,

I was looking for a bike cable lock or chain that I could use together with my disc lock when I'm travelling. Had a look at the Oxford chain lock but find it really heavy and bolt cutters seem to have more problems with steel cable locks.

So today I saw this on 1day: https://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AA7BTN302#

It's described as "ultra hard steel". No clue what that means though. Maybe that it takes two seconds instead of one, to cut through it. But I really like that it has a siren. I just think it looks a bit flimsy, and might maybe deter a ten year old bicycle thief, but I'm not sure if it would help keep my bike safe from anyone else. What do you guys think?

(I could not find much about this lock on the net, aside that it seems to be the same as the Sealey LA15.)

For that money I would rather this
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/K...e-15mm-x-180cm Or any of the kryptonite stuff on T7. Any questions about it flick me a PM and will ask my wife who looks after all that stuff for them..............

[FJRider]

Hi folks,

Have a thought about just fitting a heavy duty padlock through the chain and sprocket. Same result ... the bike can't be pushed anywhere. (and easier to carry)

[Grashopper]

Have a thought about just fitting a heavy duty padlock through the chain and sprocket. Same result ... the bike can't be pushed anywhere. (and easier to carry)

It's more to chain the bike to something, so it isn't as easy to chuck on a trailer or into the back of a van.

[FJRider]

It's more to chain the bike to something, so it isn't as easy to chuck on a trailer or into the back of a van.

Most times you park ... there isn't anything to chain it to. Most Insurance company's will pay out ... if reasonable steps were taken to stop it being stolen.

Those that want it (as has already been said) ... will have the gear (mobile cutting tools) to cut chains/locks .... and only the opportunist thieves you need worry about.

Bikes have been stolen after being BOLTED to the concrete floor of the owners garage. (with alarms)

Save the storage space for more important stuff ...

[nerrrd]

It's described as "ultra hard steel".

Guess that must be one up from mega hard which is probably one up from super hard...like the idea of a siren though, so long as it's not too touchy. With any luck you might give any would-be thief a heart attack (which they would thoroughly deserve for messing with your bike, of course).

I remember when I first got a car with a car alarm, every time one went off I would race outside to see if it was mine (parking area is a ways away from my flat). I liked that car, but I guess it wasn't overly desirable, never got touched in all the years I owned it.

[Big Dog]

Most thieving butt cheese is after a ride or parts. Very few bikes are stolen for the bike itself. If they are stealing to order keeping your bike in the bank safe is the only realistic protection. I have seen where a security system was disabled and the corner cut off a workshop to get a classic bike that turned up in a bush minus a few of the harder to get parts.

Protecting your bike is about deterring the opportunist and making yours harder than the alternatives.

A good visual alternative is good. A good audible alternative is better, when there is someone to hear it.


I have accidentally left keys in a Hayabusa and come back to find it still there and the 88 cbr250 that was beside it stolen and the cops getting leary with me.

Choose your course an don't look back or you will loose all the pleasure of your bike to theiving butt bandits who may not even want your bike.


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[Big Dog]

Ps all of my 250 or smaller were stolen or had parts stolen. None of my litre plus.


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[russd7]

i dont chain the bike up but i do use somethin similar to lock the helmets and jackets to bike if i cant be faffed carrying them around
only ever gonna stop the honest thief tho