Originally Posted by
jarrowsm
May I ask why you don't trust it for something longer? I'm asking potentially for my own good haha. I would think that you would at least need power tools to break this lock in a reasonable amount of time (as opposed to hacksawing for an hour). Especially since it's a mini lock- which means if used properly you shouldn't be able to fit a jack in there. As a deterrent- it has the benefit of being from one of the two trusted lock brands- and it feels and looks solid. Also, if a thief DID bring power tools- you weren't going to save it anyway. I certainly don't understand why it would be more risky to leave it out there more than 10 minutes. Again correct me if I'm wrong- I'd love to know if I'm missing something (as I may change my mind on this lock).
Now I'm not saying you can leave it overnight someplace, but I think in relation to the OP's situation it would do the job pretty well. I'm assuming he would be parked on a bike rack alongside other bikes, many of which will not be secured properly. He'll have it there for class (maximum of about an hour and 20 minutes before a break). All of this on a college campus. But I will admit if he wants the "best lock setup possible" this isn't it. I think it's a good balance of value versus function.
*Which reminds me. OP- be sure to register your bike with the campus police department. It could save you a lot of trouble if you do have the unfortunate circumstance of getting your bike stolen.
i've seen this lock broken using a length of fence post or metal bar. we found the remains of this lock (not mine, but a fellow who had his bike stolen) and there was a metal rod that looked like it came from over at a construction site across the road on the ground near the busted lock. we figured it must have also made a bit of mess of the bike frame, but it would appear that whoever was stealing the bike didn't really care - just bust the lock and sell the bike to some pawn shop. the guy who lost his bike said he had only been in the store for around 15 minutes. he was locked to the store supplied bike racks and there is no damage to the racks.
i still have this lock and i do like the size and weight compared to my kryptonite. this is what the shell-less lock looks like compared to the kryptonite.
