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Old 06-23-06, 05:38 PM
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Bike theft countermeasures

I am just curious what everyone here uses to secure their rides from theives? I recently bought this HUGE Trimax chain and 70 mm discus padlock. I mean, this thing is a beast! This is the biggest section of chain i have ever seen in my life. I forgot the exact specs, but the links are 10mm hexagonal steel capable of withstanding 10 (might have been 20, i forgot) tons of cut force. The lock has a 5/8th inch armored shackle, all steel construction, with mushroom pins (which make it harder to pick). After buying this monster, im doubting its practicality, as it weighs almost as much as my bike and is very hard to secure around the frame when not in use. With that being said, im relatively certain that no one, with the possible exception of a good locksmith, can defeat this thing. Im just curious what everyone else uses to keep their bikes in their possession?


btw ive had 4 bikes stolen in my 27 yrs as a cyclist...and that makes me unhappy
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