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Interesting article re. bike locks

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  • 21-04-2006 10:44am
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    sapper
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭


    Interesting article re. bike locks. I always knew those cable locks were sh**te - I've had personal experience!

    http://www.slate.com/id/2140083/?nav=tap3


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    boomshackala
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭boomshackala


    nice link! This guy must be a nerd...don't know if he is endowed with the talents of a good Dublin scumbag

    So whats the best deal for a commuter solution..I've got a 1k road bike and a 400 euro mtb. Got a 10 mile commute so would be nice to use something that eats the miles. Looks like 100 euro+ for a decent lock...maybe I should just buy a ****ty bike and cheap lock?


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    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    Good article. Shame that there are people about town who use power tools on bikes, but for the rest of the time, they look OK.

    My lock features there, I have the next model up from the $30 kryptonite, good to hear it can take a decent beating :)


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    For commuting, get a chain and leave it locked up at your destination. No need to lug it around with you.

    Gav


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    sonandheir
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭sonandheir


    For security I use a simple chain with a few pieces of heavy duty duct tape on the seat. The bike appears old and has the illusion it's worthless. Park it in a bunch of bikes and it will be the last one any scumbag tries to lift. Never underestimate the power of perception;)


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    TempestSabre
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭TempestSabre


    Wheres the best place to buy a lock in Dublin?


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    daymobrew
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    TempestSabre wrote:
    Wheres the best place to buy a lock in Dublin?
    I would suggest looking in the lock shop on Frederick St North (http://bussched.sourceforge.net/gmaps/map.php?53.355085,-6.264031,17).

    I've passed by another one on Dame St near Parliment St (http://bussched.sourceforge.net/gmaps/map.php?53.344211,-6.26682,17).

    Cycle SuperStore in Tallaght has a monster chain for e150, or a ABUS u-lock for e97.50.


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