Best Heavy chain and lock combo?
Best Heavy chain and lock combo?
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anonymous-user

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84 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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KTMsm

28,982 posts

293 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Best is generally regarded as the Pragmasis 16mm - but it's not cheap

Oxford Boss is good VFM IMO because at the end of the day they'll just cut through the wheel / frame instead

Rick448

1,708 posts

254 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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I use one of these with the upgraded lock.

https://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/index.php?...

RemaL

25,103 posts

264 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Almax? Had mine for over 10 years. expensive but lasted and happy with it myself

This is what I have "Almax Immobiliser Series IV UBER 19mm + Squire SS65CS Stronghold Lock"


Edited by RemaL on Tuesday 29th March 20:22

bogie

17,093 posts

302 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Almax or Pragmasis, 16mm or bigger with the biggest Squire lock for the chain

often some package deals to be had https://securityforbikes.com/shop-index.php


okenemem

1,493 posts

224 months

Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Just went through all this the other day, i would say stay away from the 16 pragmasis and go to the 19.

I remember in my research i saw a YouTube channel where they cut through various chains and locks, and the difference between the 16 and the 19 is worth it

Have a look on you tube

wa16

2,423 posts

251 months

Wednesday 30th March 2022
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if you mean at home then 19mm or 22mm and a ground anchor, out and about probably 13 or 16mm

i don't declare my security, the discounts aren't worth it and the day i forget because I’m late back or too tired to be bothered is the day i get it nicked and then no cover

Paft Dunk

364 posts

288 months

Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Owned various sportsbikes in London, always secured with Almax Series III plus a Series IV. Managed to keep all of them in my possession.

Daft thing was always that I could have got better insurance discount for some pathetic ‘thatcham’ lock that could have been chopped off with a pair of tweezers.

david mcc

210 posts

130 months

Wednesday 30th March 2022
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I went for the pragmasis 16mm with mega torc ground anchor. Very happy with it and read numerous great reviews vefore purchase.

DP1

289 posts

251 months

Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Just one thing. Don't search for Oxford Hardcore on your computer at work.

Results can be interesting ........

Biker 1

8,595 posts

149 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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I have an Almax chain/Squire Stronghold lock. Solid & so far so good.
However, the fabric sleeve is fraying & falling apart - anybody have advice on what to replace it with? Looking for cheap/free DIY option: plastic tubing might work, but does not appear to be flexible enough to thread through spoked wheels........

Dog Star

17,626 posts

198 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Another vote for Pragmasis - I've 13mm, 16mm and 19mm chains in various lengths coupled with Torc ground anchors. Also have a pair of their Double D locks for out and about and an "anti-pinch pin" - it's all top notch stuff.

Be aware that the 16 and 19mm chains are way too unwieldy and heavy for use outside of your garage.

KTMsm

28,982 posts

293 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Biker 1 said:
I have an Almax chain/Squire Stronghold lock. Solid & so far so good.
However, the fabric sleeve is fraying & falling apart - anybody have advice on what to replace it with? Looking for cheap/free DIY option: plastic tubing might work, but does not appear to be flexible enough to thread through spoked wheels........
Really you need another sleeve IIRC there are some branded ones circa £5

I think this was the cheapest I saw but haven't checked postage

https://www.brindleychains.co.uk/products/textile-...

Biker 1

8,595 posts

149 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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KTMsm said:
Really you need another sleeve IIRC there are some branded ones circa £5

I think this was the cheapest I saw but haven't checked postage

https://www.brindleychains.co.uk/products/textile-...
Looks just the ticket! PH provides yet again bow

Salted_Peanut

1,788 posts

84 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Wildfire

9,950 posts

282 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Pragmasis 19mm and their roundlock

Rick448

1,708 posts

254 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Biker 1 said:
I have an Almax chain/Squire Stronghold lock. Solid & so far so good.
However, the fabric sleeve is fraying & falling apart - anybody have advice on what to replace it with? Looking for cheap/free DIY option: plastic tubing might work, but does not appear to be flexible enough to thread through spoked wheels........
Or these

https://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/index.php?...