[RBW] Re: Locks
I have missed many a lunch after ride or "meet for coffee" rides due to me being worried about my bike being stolen or not having my lock with me due to weight.I have a Kryptonite NewYork U-lock..5 lbs I'm leaning towards the Abus Bordo 6500 or the Litelok. Here's a site that Drew mentioned. You can look up your lock or find a list of Gold standard rated locks. http://www.soldsecure.com/ Click on Approved Product Search. For what it's worth.. Jon >> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
Indeed. All the discussion on locks is meaningless compared to the actual experience police departments have had removing locks on abandoned bikes. Cheap U Locks are as worthless as cable locks. Expensive U Locks are slightly better. But there is more to bike security so read the discussion if the subject is dear to you. Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:25:50 AM UTC-4, Big Clem wrote: > > This entire discussion is worth reading: > > https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/internet-bob/lock%7Csort:relevance/internet-bob/lCLlgmSub40/hjFOn9AEAwAJ > > > > On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 9:08:02 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: >> >> Since Leah brought up the issue of security here's a question that has >> been nagging at me. Is there a decent lock that's smaller and lighter than >> a standard Ulock and would fit easily into a Keven's bag? For weekday >> commuting the Hillborne is loaded down with heavy 36hole A719 wheels, a >> Wald basket, Shopsack, med saddlesack, sturdy Ulock, computer bag, etc. On >> the weekends and summers, I like to lighten things up. I switch out the >> wheels for 32 hole Synergys with Barlow Pass ELs, lose the Wald and >> Shopsack, swap the med saddlesack for a Keven's bag and head out for fun, >> light rides without the baggage of my daily commute. However, in case I >> need to stop anywhere, I still strap the heavy Ulock on the rear rack. >> Does anyone have a suggestion for smaller, lightweight lock solutions for >> quick stops? Riv is carrying a lock I may purchase that is about 1/2 the >> weight of my Ulock but they say it is a tight fit in a Keven's bag ( >> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lk10.htm). Another alternative is this >> Abus folding lock but, for the price, it doesn't seem to buy me much weight >> loss from my Kryptonite Evolution ( >> https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Folding-locks/Bordo-GRANIT-X-Plus-6500 >> ). >> >> Any suggestions? >> John "who's still nervous when he only straps his helmet to the front >> wheel and downtube while getting a coffee" >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
This entire discussion is worth reading: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/internet-bob/lock%7Csort:relevance/internet-bob/lCLlgmSub40/hjFOn9AEAwAJ On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 9:08:02 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > Since Leah brought up the issue of security here's a question that has > been nagging at me. Is there a decent lock that's smaller and lighter than > a standard Ulock and would fit easily into a Keven's bag? For weekday > commuting the Hillborne is loaded down with heavy 36hole A719 wheels, a > Wald basket, Shopsack, med saddlesack, sturdy Ulock, computer bag, etc. On > the weekends and summers, I like to lighten things up. I switch out the > wheels for 32 hole Synergys with Barlow Pass ELs, lose the Wald and > Shopsack, swap the med saddlesack for a Keven's bag and head out for fun, > light rides without the baggage of my daily commute. However, in case I > need to stop anywhere, I still strap the heavy Ulock on the rear rack. > Does anyone have a suggestion for smaller, lightweight lock solutions for > quick stops? Riv is carrying a lock I may purchase that is about 1/2 the > weight of my Ulock but they say it is a tight fit in a Keven's bag ( > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lk10.htm). Another alternative is this > Abus folding lock but, for the price, it doesn't seem to buy me much weight > loss from my Kryptonite Evolution ( > https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Folding-locks/Bordo-GRANIT-X-Plus-6500 > ). > > Any suggestions? > John "who's still nervous when he only straps his helmet to the front > wheel and downtube while getting a coffee" > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
http://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/31/skunklock-bicycle-lock-makes-thieves-vomit-design/#more-994813 Just saw this as an forthcoming option. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 4:57:28 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > You have to be careful as the tigr was made stronger in the newest > production models. I think they thickened up the straps. > The Tigr Mini was only made in the stronger version (wider bar) The early Tigr bow locks had narrower bars and were easier to cut. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
You have to be careful as the tigr was made stronger in the newest production models. I think they thickened up the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Locks
I think it all comes down to where and when you need to lock up your Sam on the weekends. In this video, you can see even the thickest Kryptonite u-lock can be cut through in a little over a minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pywN558dJaU Living & riding here in Berkeley, CA, when I'm riding light, I lock up my Homer or Hunq with one or two Tigr mini locks with matching keys. I also use Pitlock skewers, Pitlock Pitstoppers & security allen bolts to keep my wheels, stem, seat post or racks from going walkabout & my load lighter. Or if I'm feeling particularly paranoid about where I'm going, I also strap my Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini u-lock to the outside of my XS saddlesack. On the weekends, where & how long do you need to lock up your Sam? John On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 6:08:02 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > Since Leah brought up the issue of security here's a question that has > been nagging at me. Is there a decent lock that's smaller and lighter than > a standard Ulock and would fit easily into a Keven's bag? For weekday > commuting the Hillborne is loaded down with heavy 36hole A719 wheels, a > Wald basket, Shopsack, med saddlesack, sturdy Ulock, computer bag, etc. On > the weekends and summers, I like to lighten things up. I switch out the > wheels for 32 hole Synergys with Barlow Pass ELs, lose the Wald and > Shopsack, swap the med saddlesack for a Keven's bag and head out for fun, > light rides without the baggage of my daily commute. However, in case I > need to stop anywhere, I still strap the heavy Ulock on the rear rack. > Does anyone have a suggestion for smaller, lightweight lock solutions for > quick stops? Riv is carrying a lock I may purchase that is about 1/2 the > weight of my Ulock but they say it is a tight fit in a Keven's bag ( > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lk10.htm). Another alternative is this > Abus folding lock but, for the price, it doesn't seem to buy me much weight > loss from my Kryptonite Evolution ( > https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Folding-locks/Bordo-GRANIT-X-Plus-6500 > ). > > Any suggestions? > John "who's still nervous when he only straps his helmet to the front > wheel and downtube while getting a coffee" > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
