Locking up a Tryke?
04-05-11 | 08:43 PM
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Locking up a Tryke?
Hey all,
Asking this question on behalf of a friend who just purchased an adult tricycle as she has fibromyalgia and can't bare to ride a regular two wheeler. SO, do any of you have tips on locking a tryke up efficiently?
Guide me to another thread or reply with your own advice...thanks in advance
Asking this question on behalf of a friend who just purchased an adult tricycle as she has fibromyalgia and can't bare to ride a regular two wheeler. SO, do any of you have tips on locking a tryke up efficiently?
Guide me to another thread or reply with your own advice...thanks in advance
04-05-11 | 09:55 PM
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Chain the frame to a solid object like a fence or pole
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
04-05-11 | 09:56 PM
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04-05-11 | 10:04 PM
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I say this since all the locks in the world won't keep a determined , or skilled, thief from taking the trike. At least you only have to pay once if insured.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
04-05-11 | 10:09 PM
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I believe renters/home insurance only covers if it's stolen from home. My friend was more thinking about stores, coffee shops, etc.
People worry to much about theft when they should just insure the the trike (it's cheap on your homeowners/renters policy). If locked up in some fashion the insurance company has to pay if stolen.
I say this since all the locks in the world won't keep a determined , or skilled, thief from taking the trike. At least you only have to pay once if insured.
I say this since all the locks in the world won't keep a determined , or skilled, thief from taking the trike. At least you only have to pay once if insured.
04-05-11 | 11:21 PM
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People worry to much about theft when they should just insure the the trike (it's cheap on your homeowners/renters policy). If locked up in some fashion the insurance company has to pay if stolen.
I say this since all the locks in the world won't keep a determined , or skilled, thief from taking the trike. At least you only have to pay once if insured.
I say this since all the locks in the world won't keep a determined , or skilled, thief from taking the trike. At least you only have to pay once if insured.
+1 Chains and locks only stop the mostly moral. The Determined and prepared thief is going to find a way.
04-05-11 | 11:44 PM
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Kryptonite. Hardened , square link chain, [and a beefy padlock]
is going to require a disc grinder to cut.
the square link material resists bolt cutters ,and the tempered steel
is way stronger than Mild steel round link chain.
You could combine it with a U lock if You wish.
is going to require a disc grinder to cut.
the square link material resists bolt cutters ,and the tempered steel
is way stronger than Mild steel round link chain.
You could combine it with a U lock if You wish.
