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Old 03-28-15, 02:03 PM
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I need help choosing a lock

I want to ride my bike to a movie, I am not sure about the crime rate around the theatre as i have never ridden my bike there before. I have a Kryptonite Kryptolock Series 2 that I use to secure the rear wheel through the frame and the rack.
I want to get a second U lock to lock the front wheel through the wheel, frame and to the bike rack. I have QR wheels on the front and back.

I need a lock that would be just small enough to lock the frame, wheel and then to the rack, but not to big that there will lot's of room inside the lock.

Can anyone recommend a decent lock that won't break the bank?
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If Just a U lock get it big enough abd take off the front wheel U lock secures the Rear wheel the frame aabd the front wheel that way


Can anyone recommend a decent lock that won't break the bank?
Chinese, check with your favorire Bike Shop. You got a MEC store in that city, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada? ?
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
If Just a U lock get it big enough abd take off the front wheel U lock secures the Rear wheel the frame aabd the front wheel that way




Chinese, check with your favorire Bike Shop. You got a MEC store in that city, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada? ?
Yes, there is an MEC in Winnipeg. I should check there.
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Bring your bike and the staff will help you choose the right size and help show you how to use it, & ways to carry it on your Bike.
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
Bring your bike and the staff will help you choose the right size and help show you how to use it, & ways to carry it on your Bike.
Thanks fietsbob, I will be sure to do that.
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Abus Bordo X-plus. Good protection, easy to carry, but long enough to lock both the frame and a wheel to a rack, or even a post.
It is also long enough to lock the frame to a thick post (one that doesn't fit any U-lock).
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Originally Posted by Slaninar
Abus Bordo X-plus. Good protection, easy to carry, but long enough to lock both the frame and a wheel to a rack, or even a post.
It is also long enough to lock the frame to a thick post (one that doesn't fit any U-lock).
thanks Slaninar, I will have a look at that lock.
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