Watch these, just about any lock that is light enough to carry on a bike is next to useless against a pro thief
Darth Lefty
07-09-13 10:12 AM
Originally Posted by aglauser
(Post 15817510)
Why is this different from having a bike stolen from a public rack?
Would depend on local law. But other than that, it could be perceived as lazy not to take the lock with you, and it could be perceived as rude that you are using the lock to lay claim to a rack that is public. Either way you are not going to get as much sympathy as if it were your bike, which is important in small matters like this. If the cops or insurance company don't care about you then it's harder to get service from them.
smasha
07-09-13 09:26 PM
Originally Posted by viplala
(Post 15830277)
Watch these, just about any lock that is light enough to carry on a bike is next to useless against a pro thief
i'm well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the locks... i just wasn't expecting a "pro thief" to grab the locks, while the bike was NOT there.
FWIW, an angle-grinder (common tool of "pro" bike-thieves) will cut through an all-max chain just as quickly as an M18. most people would consider an all-max chain to be too heavy to carry on a bike.
