Lock ruins teh silhouette
07-19-14, 09:38 AM
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I like the TiGr lock but it seems that they are meant primarily for females? A quick glance at their website front page https://tigrlock.com i only see females, which is a bit of a deterrent for people who don't like to think of themselves as effeminate.
But i also like that the TiGr is non-black. Black color mismatches with many other colors, whereas this lock is metallic color, which goes with pretty much anything.
But i also like that the TiGr is non-black. Black color mismatches with many other colors, whereas this lock is metallic color, which goes with pretty much anything.
07-19-14, 09:48 AM
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07-19-14, 11:47 AM
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07-19-14, 11:56 AM
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07-19-14, 12:23 PM
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I'm unimpressed with the choice, but hopefully you'll enjoy it, it'll do its duty. Good luck.
07-19-14, 12:54 PM
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The fact that this lock is short is only better - a snug fit leaves little leverage, harder for the thief to do his thing.
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07-19-14, 07:45 PM
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Supplement that bad boy New York F. U. mini with a 4 ft. double loop security cable. Will keep the wheels from going 'walkies', and you having to 'take a walk', possibly with bike now a 'new' unicycle.
A more elegent/expensive solution is to buy a set of Pinheads or Pitlocks security wheel skewers. Headed Downtown/City Center? or big city campus quad, Frat/Sorority Row? Use both cable And security skewers.
A more elegent/expensive solution is to buy a set of Pinheads or Pitlocks security wheel skewers. Headed Downtown/City Center? or big city campus quad, Frat/Sorority Row? Use both cable And security skewers.
07-19-14, 07:51 PM
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Supplement that bad boy New York F. U. mini with a 4 ft. double loop security cable. Will keep the wheels from going 'walkies', and you having to 'take a walk', possibly with bike now a 'new' unicycle.
A more elegent/expensive solution is to buy a set of Pinheads or Pitlocks security wheel skewers. Headed Downtown/City Center? or big city campus quad, Frat/Sorority Row? Use both cable And security skewers.
A more elegent/expensive solution is to buy a set of Pinheads or Pitlocks security wheel skewers. Headed Downtown/City Center? or big city campus quad, Frat/Sorority Row? Use both cable And security skewers.
What about the saddle - is there something like the security wheel skewers for the saddle? Because it's a hassle to remove the expensive saddle each time you step away but for the thief it's just once and my seat is gone!
07-19-14, 07:53 PM
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Are you gonna be riding the bike? Or standing around looking at it? If your riding it, who gives a crap what the silhouette looks like? Locks are ment to protect, not to look pretty.
07-19-14, 08:17 PM
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The security wheel skewers sound like an excellent idea! Will probably be getting them!
What about the saddle - is there something like the security wheel skewers for the saddle? Because it's a hassle to remove the expensive saddle each time you step away but for the thief it's just once and my seat is gone!
What about the saddle - is there something like the security wheel skewers for the saddle? Because it's a hassle to remove the expensive saddle each time you step away but for the thief it's just once and my seat is gone!
07-19-14, 08:36 PM
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My bike is a French 1970s Gitane Grand Sport, which is infamous for non-standard parts - will these locking skewers match my bike Rockbros Anti Theft Skewers Road Bike MTB Wheels Seats Locking Security Silver | eBay
$15 shipped seems reasonable and would be a great deterrent to a casual wheel/seat thief.
$15 shipped seems reasonable and would be a great deterrent to a casual wheel/seat thief.
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Montreal is a high theft area. When I lived there the area around McGill was referred to as 'the bike shop' by many of the locals as that's where you went to get parts. Granted it was years ago, but I can't imagine it's gotten much better.
07-20-14, 12:59 PM
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07-21-14, 02:59 AM
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Second Thoughts re: Anti-Theft Skewers / Pt.1
My bike is a French 1970s Gitane Grand Sport, which is infamous for non-standard parts - will these locking skewers match my bike Rockbros Anti Theft Skewers Road Bike MTB Wheels Seats Locking Security Silver | eBay
$15 shipped seems reasonable and would be a great deterrent to a casual wheel/seat thief.
$15 shipped seems reasonable and would be a great deterrent to a casual wheel/seat thief.
Hmmm... Giving this more thought, I now feel STRONGLY that It's Best to stay with the 'old school' 'INTERNAL CAM' quick release skewers the bike originally spec'd with. I'm assuming the frame has "Horizontal Dropouts" for the rear wheel (this was 'Industry Standard' for off the shelf road bikes back in the day).
Pinheads, Pitlocks, AND the Rockbros anti-theft skewers Can Not Tighten The Rear Axle Enough To Prevent The Drive Side Of The Axle Being Dragged Forward Under Heavy Pedaling Forces. They WILL. NOT. WORK. with horizontal dropouts.
Even modern 'EXTERNAL CAM' skewers will likely be problematic getting enough clamping pressure to prevent 'Drive Side Shift' during hard acceleration and climbing.
Be Aware, That Classic 'Shimano Internal Cam' steel quick release skewers Are 'Theft Targets' in cities/campuses where converting old roadbikes into Fixies/Single Speeds is popular.
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07-21-14, 07:16 AM
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Hmmm... Giving this more thought, I now feel STRONGLY that It's Best to stay with the 'old school' 'INTERNAL CAM' quick release skewers the bike originally spec'd with. I'm assuming the frame has "Horizontal Dropouts" for the rear wheel (this was 'Industry Standard' for off the shelf road bikes back in the day).
Pinheads, Pitlocks, AND the Rockbros anti-theft skewers Can Not Tighten The Rear Axle Enough To Prevent The Drive Side Of The Axle Being Dragged Forward Under Heavy Pedaling Forces. They WILL. NOT. WORK. with horizontal dropouts.
Even modern 'EXTERNAL CAM' skewers will likely be problematic getting enough clamping pressure to prevent 'Drive Side Shift' during hard acceleration and climbing.
Be Aware, That Classic 'Shimano Internal Cam' steel quick release skewers Are 'Theft Targets' in cities/campuses where converting old roadbikes into Fixies/Single Speeds is popular.
Pinheads, Pitlocks, AND the Rockbros anti-theft skewers Can Not Tighten The Rear Axle Enough To Prevent The Drive Side Of The Axle Being Dragged Forward Under Heavy Pedaling Forces. They WILL. NOT. WORK. with horizontal dropouts.
Even modern 'EXTERNAL CAM' skewers will likely be problematic getting enough clamping pressure to prevent 'Drive Side Shift' during hard acceleration and climbing.
Be Aware, That Classic 'Shimano Internal Cam' steel quick release skewers Are 'Theft Targets' in cities/campuses where converting old roadbikes into Fixies/Single Speeds is popular.
I really don't want to leave my front wheel with a quick release - it's an invitation to take my wheel.
07-21-14, 07:46 AM
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I thought I had responded to this thread but now see that I haven't.
To the original poster, have you thought of buying a ring lock that gets mounted unobtrusively on the opposite side of your rear brakes. That lock covers the theft of your rear wheel (and is what most of us over here use on a daily basis). There are specific ring lock models that allow a cable\chain to be inserted into itself and that cable\chain can either be carried in your backpack or mounted under your saddle.
That chain\cable can go through your front wheel and also around a poll or some other object (depending on the length of the chain\cable). There are many models from which to choose though Amazon US only offers one, I believe.
I should add that in 20 years I've had two bikes stolen from me and both were locked only with a ring lock. Had I used an additional lock I rather doubt those bikes would have been stolen.
To the original poster, have you thought of buying a ring lock that gets mounted unobtrusively on the opposite side of your rear brakes. That lock covers the theft of your rear wheel (and is what most of us over here use on a daily basis). There are specific ring lock models that allow a cable\chain to be inserted into itself and that cable\chain can either be carried in your backpack or mounted under your saddle.
That chain\cable can go through your front wheel and also around a poll or some other object (depending on the length of the chain\cable). There are many models from which to choose though Amazon US only offers one, I believe.
I should add that in 20 years I've had two bikes stolen from me and both were locked only with a ring lock. Had I used an additional lock I rather doubt those bikes would have been stolen.
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07-21-14, 12:26 PM
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I thought I had responded to this thread but now see that I haven't.
To the original poster, have you thought of buying a ring lock that gets mounted unobtrusively on the opposite side of your rear brakes. That lock covers the theft of your rear wheel (and is what most of us over here use on a daily basis). There are specific ring lock models that allow a cable\chain to be inserted into itself and that cable\chain can either be carried in your backpack or mounted under your saddle.
That chain\cable can go through your front wheel and also around a poll or some other object (depending on the length of the chain\cable). There are many models from which to choose though Amazon US only offers one, I believe.
I should add that in 20 years I've had two bikes stolen from me and both were locked only with a ring lock. Had I used an additional lock I rather doubt those bikes would have been stolen.
To the original poster, have you thought of buying a ring lock that gets mounted unobtrusively on the opposite side of your rear brakes. That lock covers the theft of your rear wheel (and is what most of us over here use on a daily basis). There are specific ring lock models that allow a cable\chain to be inserted into itself and that cable\chain can either be carried in your backpack or mounted under your saddle.
That chain\cable can go through your front wheel and also around a poll or some other object (depending on the length of the chain\cable). There are many models from which to choose though Amazon US only offers one, I believe.
I should add that in 20 years I've had two bikes stolen from me and both were locked only with a ring lock. Had I used an additional lock I rather doubt those bikes would have been stolen.
What i need now is a solution for the front wheel and the seat.
For the front wheel i figure i'll just replace the quick release by a non-standard nut head. And the same for the seat.
Btw, i just got my Oopsmark u-lock holster... It looks and feels kinda cheap, absolutely not worth the $44 CAD i shelled out for it, especially that it was shipped from Montreal to Montreal in a cheap looking bubble envelope.
I wouldn't pay more than $5 for this item.
Its name certainly justified my decision to pay $40 for it.
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07-23-14, 09:45 AM
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Just received my Krytonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini u-lock. And man, this thing weighs "only" 2KG, but it feels so damn MASSIVE! It feels like it weighs about 1/3 of the bike weight. I don't know how i'm even gonna haul it on my bike, it's pretty hefty...
