Padlock Alarms
Padlock Alarms
We have had a spate of bike thefts in my neck of the woods. Hence I have thought about security when leaving bikes outside supermarkets etc.
I wonder if anyone one has used a padlock alarm ,this type of thing http://is.gd/2YxLF4
I need to use a cable type lock as often my wife is with me hence two bikes or tandem.
I wonder if anyone one has used a padlock alarm ,this type of thing http://is.gd/2YxLF4
I need to use a cable type lock as often my wife is with me hence two bikes or tandem.
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I have one of these (from Lidl a while back under a different brand name)
I sometimes clip it onto my chain ring (being fixed this means you can't wheel the bike away with this)
it is handy as if someone shakes the bike it makes a lot of noise, but it is a very poor quality padlock and if you cover the sounder holes it renders it almost silent
so not good on the high security side, but good as a cheap theft deterrent
I sometimes clip it onto my chain ring (being fixed this means you can't wheel the bike away with this)
it is handy as if someone shakes the bike it makes a lot of noise, but it is a very poor quality padlock and if you cover the sounder holes it renders it almost silent
so not good on the high security side, but good as a cheap theft deterrent
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Mick F. Cornwall
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I've used an 'Alarm It' lock & cable, very loud and the cable is cut resistant. The alarm goes off if cut/attacked.
Tesco have YALE alarm locks with a retractable 60cm cable for £15
There's these too http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/12081973 ... s&var=sbar as sold by SJS for £30!
Tesco have YALE alarm locks with a retractable 60cm cable for £15
There's these too http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/12081973 ... s&var=sbar as sold by SJS for £30!
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I take back what I said about my cheap Lidl alarmed padlock !
Just had my bike stolen whilst I was in Tesco !!!!
got the police involved etc. and got my crime number - I then decided to walk home via the back of the store in case they had discovered the hard way what a fixed gear bike is
and would you believe it - found my bike round the corner, completely unharmed
I had my alarmed padlock round the chain ring so I guess when they got round the corner and discovered they couldn't ride the bike and it was making a lot of noise they just abandoned it
Best xmas present I could have hoped for
so I am now looking to buy a decent lock as they seemed to have cut through the Tesco one I had very easily!
Just had my bike stolen whilst I was in Tesco !!!!
got the police involved etc. and got my crime number - I then decided to walk home via the back of the store in case they had discovered the hard way what a fixed gear bike is
and would you believe it - found my bike round the corner, completely unharmed
I had my alarmed padlock round the chain ring so I guess when they got round the corner and discovered they couldn't ride the bike and it was making a lot of noise they just abandoned it
Best xmas present I could have hoped for
so I am now looking to buy a decent lock as they seemed to have cut through the Tesco one I had very easily!
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alanesq wrote:Best xmas present I could have hoped for
so I am now looking to buy a decent lock as they seemed to have cut through the Tesco one I had very easily!
But you still have your bike so it did it's job (to a degree)!
Always great to hear about a recovered bike
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yes, I didn't think for a moment I would ever see it again
Looks like the Tesco lock was useless (not surprised really, I had planned to get a U lock but then heard reports they are also easy to get round, just requires different tools? so I never bothered in the end)
however the £7 alarmed padlock which I thought pretty much a waste of the cheap metal it is made of saved the day
BTW - I would guess by the way it was carefully left round the corner of the building that they planned to return for it with better tools?
Looks like the Tesco lock was useless (not surprised really, I had planned to get a U lock but then heard reports they are also easy to get round, just requires different tools? so I never bothered in the end)
however the £7 alarmed padlock which I thought pretty much a waste of the cheap metal it is made of saved the day
BTW - I would guess by the way it was carefully left round the corner of the building that they planned to return for it with better tools?
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If you can open this link http://www.halgradesyourlocks.com/ its worth a look.
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I tend to use a good quality lock and a bicycle alarm.
On my ATB I have a remote controlled alarm that fits snugly into the underside of my saddle and on my road bike I have an alarm that is disarmed by keying in a code.
Both alarms have adjustable sensitivity and can even sense when someone merely touches the bike or chain.
They both sell for £15 or less on EBay or dealextreme.
On my ATB I have a remote controlled alarm that fits snugly into the underside of my saddle and on my road bike I have an alarm that is disarmed by keying in a code.
Both alarms have adjustable sensitivity and can even sense when someone merely touches the bike or chain.
They both sell for £15 or less on EBay or dealextreme.
Padlock Alarms
Baz8755 wrote:I tend to use a good quality lock and a bicycle alarm.
On my ATB I have a remote controlled alarm that fits snugly into the underside of my saddle and on my road bike I have an alarm that is disarmed by keying in a code.
Both alarms have adjustable sensitivity and can even sense when someone merely touches the bike or chain.
They both sell for £15 or less on EBay or dealextreme.
Thieves love alarms. They can set them off and if no-one responds they know the owner is not nearby and they can take the bike without risk.
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Agree.
When I use mine, I'm not far away - and definitely within ear-shot!
When I use mine, I'm not far away - and definitely within ear-shot!
Mick F. Cornwall
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Some years ago i lived in a city centre situation for a good number of years and realized that in urban places people not only ignore alarms, they often dont even hear them. Security alarms used to run for hours & nobody batted an eye lid (the law on such alarms may have changed since)."Its part of the city soundscape, emergency services included". I would supose its probably different in suburban & rural places. Anyway i'd think i would rather have a good lock with a bad alarm than a weak lock with a good alarm.
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I've just bought one of the Krabus alarm locks that MickF recommended - £7.50 from Ebay. I intend using it when camping to ensure no one nips off with my pride and joy during the night. The only worry is if it is set off accidentally it will wake the whole campsite!
'Why cycling for joy is not the most popular pastime on earth is still a mystery to me.'
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.