120 dbl alarm bike lock, someone ever have one?
08-04-06, 09:11 PM
#1
singlespeed
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: philly
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
120 dbl alarm bike lock, someone ever have one?
I am interested in one of these bike locks for locking up in the city during the day (at night indoor). I found these online, has any one ever had any experiencce with these?
https://www.greenspeed.us/bike_alarm_lock.htm
https://www.bikemania.biz/Attivo_Bicy..._al21-al22.htm
https://www.greenspeed.us/bike_alarm_lock.htm
https://www.bikemania.biz/Attivo_Bicy..._al21-al22.htm
08-04-06, 10:20 PM
#2
tired
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 5,651
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
No experience with it, but I wonder how sensitive it is to motion. Is it going to go off if someone locked their bike next to yours on a rack and jostled it? That wouldn't be good.
08-05-06, 09:02 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 530
Bikes: Giant Tcx1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Lock Alarm
No false alarms from wind or motion.
It is important to understand that Lock Alarm is NOT motion sensitive so accidental knocks from passers by, windy conditions, movement caused in transit etc. will NOT cause the alarm to sound. Basically, if the alarm sounds, it means someone is forcefully attacking the cable or the main unit.
It is important to understand that Lock Alarm is NOT motion sensitive so accidental knocks from passers by, windy conditions, movement caused in transit etc. will NOT cause the alarm to sound. Basically, if the alarm sounds, it means someone is forcefully attacking the cable or the main unit.
08-05-06, 10:24 AM
#4
Mad scientist w/a wrench
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chucktown
Posts: 760
Bikes: none working atm
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've thought about getting one, I think i'd rather find a way to electrify the bike (maybe after a few warnings) still not foolproof, but I think anyone would think twice before getting tazed for trying to steal a bike.
With an audible alarm, the previously mentioned problem of having to be close enough to it that you can hear it exists. otherwise you rely on nice people intervening on your behalf.
With an audible alarm, the previously mentioned problem of having to be close enough to it that you can hear it exists. otherwise you rely on nice people intervening on your behalf.
08-05-06, 11:40 AM
#5
Warning:Mild Peril
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Seattle Refugee in Los Angeles
Posts: 3,170
Bikes: Cilo, Surly Pacer, Kona Fire Mountain w/Bob Trailer, Scattante
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Originally Posted by krazygluon
I've thought about getting one, I think i'd rather find a way to electrify the bike (maybe after a few warnings) still not foolproof, but I think anyone would think twice before getting tazed for trying to steal a bike.
With an audible alarm, the previously mentioned problem of having to be close enough to it that you can hear it exists. otherwise you rely on nice people intervening on your behalf.
With an audible alarm, the previously mentioned problem of having to be close enough to it that you can hear it exists. otherwise you rely on nice people intervening on your behalf.
__________________
Non semper erit aestas.
Non semper erit aestas.
08-05-06, 04:28 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: northern California
Posts: 5,603
Bikes: Bruce Gordon BLT, Cannondale parts bike, Ecodyne recumbent trike, Counterpoint Opus 2, miyata 1000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Treespeed
Despite the gimmick of an alarm these look like poor quality locks. You'd be better off spending a little more on one of the top of the line chains or u-locks and not relying on strangers to confront a bike thief on your behalf.
On the electrified bike posts most states have laws about "Man Trapping". Any zap strong enough to do any good might kill some Senior that brushes against it
.
08-05-06, 04:52 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 530
Bikes: Giant Tcx1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Uhh, multiple locks...
Most lock recommendations mention have a cable and a chain/u-lock so that a thief who is set for one type might think twice. Having something that will draw attention as well as a more sturdy type is good. Face it, most locks are not going to stop a determined person - just slow them down and/or make them find an easier target.
Most lock recommendations mention have a cable and a chain/u-lock so that a thief who is set for one type might think twice. Having something that will draw attention as well as a more sturdy type is good. Face it, most locks are not going to stop a determined person - just slow them down and/or make them find an easier target.
08-05-06, 05:18 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Toronto (again) Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,931
Bikes: Old Bike: 1975 Raleigh Delta, New Bike: 2004 Norco Bushpilot
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Originally Posted by Caspar_s
Uhh, multiple locks...
Most lock recommendations mention have a cable and a chain/u-lock so that a thief who is set for one type might think twice. Having something that will draw attention as well as a more sturdy type is good. Face it, most locks are not going to stop a determined person - just slow them down and/or make them find an easier target.
Most lock recommendations mention have a cable and a chain/u-lock so that a thief who is set for one type might think twice. Having something that will draw attention as well as a more sturdy type is good. Face it, most locks are not going to stop a determined person - just slow them down and/or make them find an easier target.
.Two locks doubles the amount of time it takes, and requires different tools, one possible "lock" is to keep a spare spoke around, use it to hook the chain, and drop it beside the small chainring. The thief then needs to hook the chain back on, and cut the lock, that takes too much time, and they will grab the next bike, that has the kind of lock they are looking for. Another deterant is to use a seat quick release, and take the seat with you, now the thief needs to attach a seat, put the chain back on, and cut the lock.
Of course, some thieves will stand to avoid the seat problem, except they missed the unhooked chain, and just ended up with a nasty groin plant
Of course, you need to make sure, you rehook the chain when you return.
08-11-06, 01:51 PM
#10
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
i've got one of these!!!
Hiya,
I haven't tried one of the alarms mentioned above, I purchased this little neat device that I found on the web. www.timani-ltd.com This is such a great device... but still got a nice big chain lock ;-). Cheap as well! Had my bike stolen before and its such a pain. Hopefully just having something else other then a lock will make people think twice and go for the next bike. I don't want any1 to have there bikes stolen but at the end of the day it happens.
I haven't tried one of the alarms mentioned above, I purchased this little neat device that I found on the web. www.timani-ltd.com This is such a great device... but still got a nice big chain lock ;-). Cheap as well! Had my bike stolen before and its such a pain. Hopefully just having something else other then a lock will make people think twice and go for the next bike. I don't want any1 to have there bikes stolen but at the end of the day it happens.
08-11-06, 02:17 PM
#13
hill hater
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: norton ohio 5.5 miles from center road tow path trail head
Posts: 2,127
Bikes: cannondale t400 1987 model and a raleigh gran prix from 1973
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
If you got a good lock go buy a cheap personal alarm fasten the unit up under your seat and the lanyard to your wheel. If some one beats your lock and tries to roll away the pin will get pulled setting the alarm off. I use one my self if i plan on going in some place for a extended period of time. Had some one try to take my bike they didn't get very far hehe.
08-11-06, 02:18 PM
#14
Life is short Ride hard
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the middle of nowhere
Posts: 1,114
Bikes: not enough
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Wogsterca
Bike thieves are like car thieves, they depend on the quick getaway, most car thieves depend on being able to break into a car, start it and be underway in less than 15 seconds, and a bike thief also depends on a similar time frame, if they can cut your lock and be underway in under 15 seconds, then your bike is history, and likely with the alarm lock, the lock will be sitting there screaming long after the bike is gone. Okay maybe it stops screaming, when you take a blunt object and beat the living daylights out of it .
Two locks doubles the amount of time it takes, and requires different tools, one possible "lock" is to keep a spare spoke around, use it to hook the chain, and drop it beside the small chainring. The thief then needs to hook the chain back on, and cut the lock, that takes too much time, and they will grab the next bike, that has the kind of lock they are looking for. Another deterant is to use a seat quick release, and take the seat with you, now the thief needs to attach a seat, put the chain back on, and cut the lock.
Of course, some thieves will stand to avoid the seat problem, except they missed the unhooked chain, and just ended up with a nasty groin plant Of course, you need to make sure, you rehook the chain when you return.
.Two locks doubles the amount of time it takes, and requires different tools, one possible "lock" is to keep a spare spoke around, use it to hook the chain, and drop it beside the small chainring. The thief then needs to hook the chain back on, and cut the lock, that takes too much time, and they will grab the next bike, that has the kind of lock they are looking for. Another deterant is to use a seat quick release, and take the seat with you, now the thief needs to attach a seat, put the chain back on, and cut the lock.
Of course, some thieves will stand to avoid the seat problem, except they missed the unhooked chain, and just ended up with a nasty groin plant
Of course, you need to make sure, you rehook the chain when you return.
