Originally Posted by
Ziemas
Where are all of the user reports? I've only ever seen one of a bike being stolen with power tools, although I've seen many about cable locks being clipped, or low-end U-locks being pried open.
Just because you haven't seen it and I don't have the time or inclination to search out some information on the intertubes simply to prove it to you does not mean it doesn't happen. As I said, I have seen it many, many times in chicago. I take it my word as an honest man and a locksmith in the field of dealing with theft means nothing to you?
Exactly my point; the vast majority of locked bikes that are stolen locked with poor quality locks. It's extremely rare to see a report of a bike with a high-end lock (ART Foundation four star and Sold Secure Gold rated) being defeated by a thief. Use a high-end lock and the thieves will go for easier pickings, which there are plenty of.
This is absolutely true.
Life's too short, and cycling is too enjoyable, to be paranoid about 'what ifs' (what if someone comes along with a tube of glue and glues my lock shut!') to the point where it becomes a burden to your enjoyment.......
I agree wholeheartedly with this last statement.
Look, I am not trying to scare anyone here. Don't become too paranoid. I thoroughly enjoy riding all of my bicycles. I commute 12 miles round trip to work on my bike everyday, all year. Even in the freezing chicago winters, I love it. I am allowed to bring my bike into the shop at work. This is bar-none the
safest way to keep your bike. Whenever I have to lock it up (in the city) I don't leave it for long. If I HAVE to leave it locked up for more than an hour or so, I use
3 locks and a cable. (The cable really
is simply to make it 'look' more secured. It will go through the wheels and saddle, but I also have a U lock through each wheel as well.)
If someone attacks your locks with a grinder, they are going to get your bike no matter what locking system you have used. It is unlikely, but possible.