Old 12-07-20, 09:41 PM
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I think you have to look at theft deterrence in two ways.

1. Against the opportunistic person who steals a bike just because it's easy and available.
2. The determined crook who comes prepared with lock breaking tools.

Just a basic cable lock (and common sense) tends to work against the opportunistic thief.

I think it's almost impossible to safe guard against the determined thief with just locks, if you neglect other means such as keeping the bike within sight, alarms etc... Battery operated angle grinders and bolt cutters are too darned good now. At some point, the weight of a truly strong lock becomes onerous for the rider to carry. One trick, if commuting to the same location (not touring) is to leave the lock at the destination so you don't carry it back and forth. Some people at work do this with their U bolt locks.

I do think the titanium lock falls into the category of very expensive opportunistic theft deterrent. The hacksaw test in the link above was telling. No better than mild steel.

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