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Flip · 05-07-2018, 08:17 PM

In the old days of bike security it was all about visible deterrent to put the thieving scum off your bike and moving onto easier pickings.

But these days with the feckers having portable angle grinders that seemingly go through even the most expensive locks and chains in a matter of minuets if not seconds it is more about making it difficult for them.

Like tucking the disc lock on the near side front disc tucked right up by the caliper while having another on the rear disc and or a big chain off the ground locked to an immovable object before putting a cover over the bike to help stop unwanted eyes seeing it parked up.

So I can help thinking as convenient the brake lever lock is, the lever itself is the (very) weak point being made of alloy and even a hack saw or heavy duty cutters would see to it being overcome.

Would be a good set up though while you and mates waited to 'have a chat with' any would be 'new owners'.

They're sickening and scary to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw74y5xCd1c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lLuBKOLS8

05-07-2018, 08:17 PM	#3
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	In the old days of bike security it was all about visible deterrent to put the thieving scum off your bike and moving onto easier pickings. But these days with the feckers having portable angle grinders that seemingly go through even the most expensive locks and chains in a matter of minuets if not seconds it is more about making it difficult for them. Like tucking the disc lock on the near side front disc tucked right up by the caliper while having another on the rear disc and or a big chain off the ground locked to an immovable object before putting a cover over the bike to help stop unwanted eyes seeing it parked up. So I can help thinking as convenient the brake lever lock is, the lever itself is the (very) weak point being made of alloy and even a hack saw or heavy duty cutters would see to it being overcome. Would be a good set up though while you and mates waited to 'have a chat with' any would be 'new owners'. They're sickening and scary to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw74y5xCd1c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lLuBKOLS8 __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!