Knox u-lock and others - help
06-20-11, 05:43 PM
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Knox u-lock and others - help
Hi, I have a Knox u-lock with cable. Web image says its from a defender series. I recently lost the lock part of the u-lock, the tumbler lock (Still have the long bracket).
I do not have much idea about locks except that an u-lock is better. I cant find an official site for Knox bike locks to see if I can get the missing part. Anybody has an idea about this or where I can get the tumbler lock portion?
What other locks do you recommend to change to? I can put the cable that attaches to the u-lock in any. Also, looking for less that $20.
Thank you!
I do not have much idea about locks except that an u-lock is better. I cant find an official site for Knox bike locks to see if I can get the missing part. Anybody has an idea about this or where I can get the tumbler lock portion?
What other locks do you recommend to change to? I can put the cable that attaches to the u-lock in any. Also, looking for less that $20.
Thank you!
06-22-11, 02:01 AM
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Cheers and welcome to Bike Forums.
I haven't heard of the Knox brand, so cannot help you there anymore than point to Google (which I assume you have tried already).
In the sub USD20 category it's going to be slim pickings. But generally speaking, you have several options. You can buy a new padlock/U-lock for the cable you already have. I would not buy a combination lock. Established brands include Kryptonite, Abus and Abloy (in padlocks) but I doubt any of them have much anything available at your price point.
Would a permanently attached rear wheel lock do the trick? Those are not terribly expensive, but their security is not up to a decent (expensive) U-lock/padlock level.
--J
I haven't heard of the Knox brand, so cannot help you there anymore than point to Google (which I assume you have tried already).
In the sub USD20 category it's going to be slim pickings. But generally speaking, you have several options. You can buy a new padlock/U-lock for the cable you already have. I would not buy a combination lock. Established brands include Kryptonite, Abus and Abloy (in padlocks) but I doubt any of them have much anything available at your price point.
Would a permanently attached rear wheel lock do the trick? Those are not terribly expensive, but their security is not up to a decent (expensive) U-lock/padlock level.
--J
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06-23-11, 01:27 PM
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Cheers and welcome to Bike Forums.
I haven't heard of the Knox brand, so cannot help you there anymore than point to Google (which I assume you have tried already).
In the sub USD20 category it's going to be slim pickings. But generally speaking, you have several options. You can buy a new padlock/U-lock for the cable you already have. I would not buy a combination lock. Established brands include Kryptonite, Abus and Abloy (in padlocks) but I doubt any of them have much anything available at your price point.
Would a permanently attached rear wheel lock do the trick? Those are not terribly expensive, but their security is not up to a decent (expensive) U-lock/padlock level.
--J
I haven't heard of the Knox brand, so cannot help you there anymore than point to Google (which I assume you have tried already).
In the sub USD20 category it's going to be slim pickings. But generally speaking, you have several options. You can buy a new padlock/U-lock for the cable you already have. I would not buy a combination lock. Established brands include Kryptonite, Abus and Abloy (in padlocks) but I doubt any of them have much anything available at your price point.
Would a permanently attached rear wheel lock do the trick? Those are not terribly expensive, but their security is not up to a decent (expensive) U-lock/padlock level.
--J
I dont think I have ever see a the last one you recommended. I would look into the other ones, probably a u-lock instead of padlock. It sounds safer.
Thank you!
06-23-11, 04:51 PM
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Keeping your budget in mind, your options for Ulocks that I would trust start with this guy https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 at $25.
My bro. in law uses it daily and has never complained about it and it sure does feel beefy.
You may also want to try a Mini-U at $25 https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 + a chain you buy from a hardware store if you don't go for the name brand stuff.
My bro. in law uses it daily and has never complained about it and it sure does feel beefy.
You may also want to try a Mini-U at $25 https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 + a chain you buy from a hardware store if you don't go for the name brand stuff.
06-24-11, 10:52 AM
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Keeping your budget in mind, your options for Ulocks that I would trust start with this guy https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 at $25.
My bro. in law uses it daily and has never complained about it and it sure does feel beefy.
You may also want to try a Mini-U at $25 https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 + a chain you buy from a hardware store if you don't go for the name brand stuff.
My bro. in law uses it daily and has never complained about it and it sure does feel beefy.
You may also want to try a Mini-U at $25 https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302889381 + a chain you buy from a hardware store if you don't go for the name brand stuff.
I like those options. I am willing to pay $25 for something worth it. I only found the Magnum in the same site that you posted, but I got this other forum debate on locks.
https://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in...p/t-70625.html
Seems at the end, if somebody wants to really steal your bike they will. I have a Giant Boulder that I actually pay $50 in great shape, so I am in mid-ground on security. Still I would be bummed if stolen. I paid $25 a couple of years ago for my knox u-lock with the cable (which can use in any u-lock). I wish I could just get the replacement part. However, I can get the same one for $15 https://www.amazon.com/Knox-Defender-...=1UKSW7QBO4LEA
But I think not worth risking it now knowing all the options
Thank you!
06-24-11, 11:17 AM
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Over $20, but 'better' is something that costs more,
It's an Axa Defender + one of these, here:
https://axabasta.intermix5.nl/cat/fro...3=&item_id=639
It's an Axa Defender + one of these, here:
https://axabasta.intermix5.nl/cat/fro...3=&item_id=639
Last edited by fietsbob; 06-24-11 at 11:20 AM.
