Originally Posted by
JeremyZ
Don't feel bad Nick, the Kryptonite ones are too. (at least mine is) I tried putting the bracket on yesterday. It doesn't fasten tightly enough to remain steady when I'm putting the lock in it or taking it out, it moves all around. (even with the screw tightenend all the way) When I tried to loose the bracket mounting screw, the square nut on the other side just started twisting in the plastic and stripped it.
I finally just removed the bracket and am resigned to carry the lock in my bag or leave it at the rack.
Any of the old generation U-locks can be picked with a Bic pen; it is part of the tubular cylinder design. They were designed to be drill proof and harder to pick But they didn't consider cylindrical picks! There was also a big scare when U-locks were being broken with cheap scissor jacks. As a result of this, they get better and better.
The next lock I buy is going to be a heavy chain & padlock. I'll leave that on the bike rack too. ; ) That's what they use in Amsterdam
they use locks of all sorts.
Originally Posted by
JeremyZ
where there is a HUGE black market for stolen bikes.
