Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Sucks on top of sucks.. I need a bike lock.

So at my new place of work, they won't let me park my bike inside behind/beside my desk. I get the reason (what if everyone did it.. blah).. and I'm not gonna raise a fuss. But I was spoiled.. and never parked a bike out side.

Place that on top of the fact I've not been able to ride because of crappy air quality.. and it is suckville.

Anywhooo. I had an old cable that I use to use wayy way back. But having lost the key to the lock once, I cut it with a pair of wire cutters. This bringing about the great realization that if I could do that, any numbnuts with a wire cutter could.


So I need a recommendation on a good locking system for my bike. The caveat being I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.. But I'm willing to pay for what works. Coolness need not apply.

I like the Kryptonite 2000 Evolution. It's small enough to fit in my back pocket and big enough to lock a frame and wheel. I think it was about $60, which is par for a decent U-lock. I'm not too sure how cool it is though.

If Home Depot has that thick-ass chain they need the special cutter for, get that and a Semi-Trailer door lock (Mil Spec Conex locks are decent too). Is this is a Metro area?
I prefer to spend whatever it takes to kepp my bike MINE: NY Chain and a mini evo 2000.

I'm not too sure how cool it is though.

I'm looking for function over form.. Thanks!

If Home Depot has that thick-ass chain they need the special cutter for, get that and a Semi-Trailer door lock (Mil Spec Conex locks are decent too). Is this is a Metro area?
I prefer to spend whatever it takes to kepp my bike MINE: NY Chain and a mini evo 2000.
It's on base.. but that doesn't mean it's not pilfer central. The last time I locked up a bike they stole the forks and the handle bars.

I'm gonna be riding either my SS MTB (when it's done) and it's not appealing to the eye.. or the kokusia (fix)..

I guess I could keep the chain in the office.. and run up and grab it.

Another vote for the NY chain. Leave it locked to whatever you lock to at work.

But really, there's no garage or anything? You say you're "on base", surely there's somewhere that's guarded. You could probably lock in front of the guard.

Another vote for the NY chain. Leave it locked to whatever you lock to at work.

But really, there's no garage or anything? You say you're "on base", surely there's somewhere that's guarded. You could probably lock in front of the guard.

Is there an online web site where I could see this?

I like the heavy chain home depot deal. Purty sweet.

Another vote for the NY chain (http://www.kryptonitelock.com/inetisscripts/abtinetis.exe/PublicArticleDetails@public?artid=2736&atf=products_item&pgrp=20). Performance have it in stock (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=11230).

Google "kryptonite new york chain" plenty of places that sell them and have pics. Set you back $85-140 depending on length.

Thanks everyone!

I'm gonna run to HD see if they have a comp materail, if not, I'll just suck gut and... deal with the cost.

A mixture of a hardened steel chain+massive lock, with a smaller armoured cable or shackle lock might do. Leave the chain at work.
You can get the chain at any decent locksmiths/security/hardware type shop. Its what Kryptonite use.

U-locks are the best BUT: theives can bust them. I've seen remnants of locks that have been pried open with a car jack. Make sure that you fill as much space in the "U" as you can (with frame, wheels, whatever you're locking to) so that there's no room to get a jack in there. Buying the shortest lock you can get away with helps with this.

So at my new place of work, they won't let me park my bike inside behind/beside my desk. I get the reason (what if everyone did it.. blah).. and I'm not gonna raise a fuss. But I was spoiled.. and never parked a bike out side.

Place that on top of the fact I've not been able to ride because of crappy air quality.. and it is suckville.

Anywhooo. I had an old cable that I use to use wayy way back. But having lost the key to the lock once, I cut it with a pair of wire cutters. This bringing about the great realization that if I could do that, any numbnuts with a wire cutter could.


So I need a recommendation on a good locking system for my bike. The caveat being I don't want to spend an arm and a leg.. But I'm willing to pay for what works. Coolness need not apply...also run your cable and/or chain threw th the bicycle chain cause the bicycle chain Is connected In the frame & has to have a chain breaker to seperate

I get the reason (what if everyone did it.. blah).. and I'm not gonna raise a fuss.

I know that it's not worth raising a fuss but we both know that their reasoning is just a cop out. Of course everyone won't do it. You're probably the only one in the office that commutes by bike. It's simply a case of saying no because it's easier to say no than to think the issue through and do something 'different' to the norm.

It's the same sort of thing we do as parents. Kids ask for something out of the ordinary and we automatically say no because it's easier. We need to think, "Would the world really fall apart if I said yes?"

Now I've finished my rave. Sorry for turning the thread into something totally off topic.:D

I know that it's not worth raising a fuss but we both know that their reasoning is just a cop out. Of course everyone won't do it. You're probably the only one in the office that commutes by bike. It's simply a case of saying no because it's easier to say no than to think the issue through and do something 'different' to the norm.

It's the same sort of thing we do as parents. Kids ask for something out of the ordinary and we automatically say no because it's easier. We need to think, "Would the world really fall apart if I said yes?"

Now I've finished my rave. Sorry for turning the thread into something totally off topic.:D


It is a cop out; well, yeah.. Appearances riegn I suppose. There are 5 people with in the whole "company" who do ride. But of those that do, there is one who puts thiers out side, with me it'd be two. BUT.. I'm not gonna complain. I'm not spoiled, and I can deal with it. That, and when we move to our new "building" NO one will be able to bring them inside. Best be prepared now.. eh?

You know, MC, here's a funny one. Two months ago my wife mentioned that I was being unreasonable about my daughter's request for a sleep over. Having fond memories of unreasonable parents, and not wanting to repeat.. I made a pact with my daughter. If she feels it's important to her; she will wait a minute, and approach me and tell me "Dad, I think you're not being reasonable.", and explain why. She's been really cool about it, and when she does, she will, at 8 years old, have a pretty good lay out of why it's ok, and why I need to rethink.

If you haven't bought the lock yet look at www.soldsecure.com for locks tested.

The coat closet - go for the coat closet. When I would ride to my old job, I would slip through the mailroom door and deposit my bike in the coat closet - everyone was happy. Of course since you mentioned "on base" and "no one being able to bring a bike inside" it sounds like it might be a "security issue" - another cop-out, but not an argument you'll win.

The good thing about being on base is that there are a lot of people that would notice (and take offense) to someone stealing your bike. Lock up in an area with high foot traffic and you can probably get by without a mega-lock.

http://www.vimpex.co.uk/rescue/imagelib/hrs9112.jpg


This could cut that chain.. but it's not that common tool...

I'm going to find a source of this chain.. I'll wrap up the bike ala pee wee style.

if you go with that home depot chain, use a bike tube as a guard against your frame ... and to keep that chain from pinching ya.

The home depot chain failed the test. He cut a link with regular bolt cutters. All done.

This is what I use.
http://www.masterlockbike.com/images/product/bicycle/bike_cuffs/streetcuff.jpg
http://www.masterlockbike.com/masterlock.asp?section=bicycle&page=bike_cuffs&drill=streetcuff
http://www.masterlockbike.com/images/product/bicycle/bike_cuffs/streetcuff_2.jpg
Word of advice: skip the frame mount it kills BOTH water bottle mounts in a diamond frame.
Cost?

edit: It's a piece of crap see http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=67066 for details