Disc Lock - Which one ?
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Right, my now near 20 year old disc lock is starting to get temperamental on the key, I think either the key or the barrel (or both) have somewhat worn, I need to look at a replacement, anyone looked into this of late ??
I know it won't guarantee safety but as a visible deterrent and encouragement to 'move onto the easier' one then I find it worthwhile....
Any ideas ??
I know it won't guarantee safety but as a visible deterrent and encouragement to 'move onto the easier' one then I find it worthwhile....
Any ideas ??
Been using Abus 7000 series alarmed version for last 4 years or so. Purchased to keep my insurer happy when out and about on the bike.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-7000-RS1-Motorbik...
they do different sizes to suit different discs, the alarm is plenty loud enough, batteries seem to last a couple of years. No complaints really, just works and fits under the bike seat.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-7000-RS1-Motorbik...
they do different sizes to suit different discs, the alarm is plenty loud enough, batteries seem to last a couple of years. No complaints really, just works and fits under the bike seat.
bogie said:
Been using Abus 7000 series alarmed version for last 4 years or so. Purchased to keep my insurer happy when out and about on the bike.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-7000-RS1-Motorbik...
they do different sizes to suit different discs, the alarm is plenty loud enough, batteries seem to last a couple of years. No complaints really, just works and fits under the bike seat.
Same here.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-7000-RS1-Motorbik...
they do different sizes to suit different discs, the alarm is plenty loud enough, batteries seem to last a couple of years. No complaints really, just works and fits under the bike seat.
My garage is full of floor anchors with beefy chains on each bike, plus each is either alarmed individually or has one of these disc locks on....
....and the roller doors are alarmed and there's CCTV.
Those disc locks work really well. They only go off when the bike gets a fairly decent movement and they're small enough to fit in a pocket of under a seat. The only issue with them is they can be fiddly to activate. You have to lock them and clamp them to the disc at the same time, while the disc is pressing on a trigger. It can take a couple of attempts to get the buzzing noise that indicates it is fitted and active.
Edited by PTF on Thursday 6th September 12:13
If you go for the clamshell/push-pin type, make sure it's got a keyed pin that rotates and locks into the opposite side. The cheaper Abus ones have a smooth pin which just pushes into a smooth bore on the other side, so it doesn't protect against just levering the lock apart at the open end.
That's exactly what they did when they tried to nick my partner's old 125, warping the brake disc in the process but still getting the lock off. They only gave up because her bike was also chained to mine with a padlock/shackle type Oxford Boss disc lock which they scratched but couldn't break.
The clamshells are more compact though. I think my old Xena alarm one was pretty beefy and had a keyed pin to protect against crowbar attacks.
That's exactly what they did when they tried to nick my partner's old 125, warping the brake disc in the process but still getting the lock off. They only gave up because her bike was also chained to mine with a padlock/shackle type Oxford Boss disc lock which they scratched but couldn't break.
The clamshells are more compact though. I think my old Xena alarm one was pretty beefy and had a keyed pin to protect against crowbar attacks.
RoundLock - I've got an Almax (16mm?) and Squire combo for home but I'm getting a roundlock next week to use as a disc lock when out and about. Doubt they fit all discs but Bennetts test very complimentary - worth a Google, Bennetts seem to do some good testing. And it's 40 quid or so, not bad (esp compared to an 80 quid Oxford alarmed piece of rubbish that seized on me...)
BowieMS said:
RoundLock - I've got an Almax (16mm?) and Squire combo for home but I'm getting a roundlock next week to use as a disc lock when out and about. Doubt they fit all discs but Bennetts test very complimentary - worth a Google, Bennetts seem to do some good testing. And it's 40 quid or so, not bad (esp compared to an 80 quid Oxford alarmed piece of rubbish that seized on me...)
I have the same kit at home, and also a Roundlock on one of my 16mm chains. Its really easy to carry on the bike, unfortunately only works on one of my bikes discs. I use it with the 16mm chain at home. Its a really versatile lock, and simple to use ...for those that haven't seen one:https://securityforbikes.com/proddetail.php?prod=R...
for the Roundlock - I forgot about it in my earlier post as it actually doesn't work on my discs, but I have one for my chain and if it fits your discs it's a nice bit of kit. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff