Hi only my 2nd post and not sure if this is the right section, im sure the mods will move to the right section if need be.
Im looking to get a new scooter for commuting as my first ride and keeping it seems to be a bit of an issue reading some of the posts in this section.
Obviously the biggest threat is man and van senarios as it gone in seconds.The general advice ive read is get good chains etc and also chain it to something.Now in some bike bays ive seen posts to chain to but not everywhere which is where the problems seem to arise.
On my surfing travels for knowledge i found http://www.lock2lock.co.uk/ which seems a superb idea to help prevent theft.
The only downside i can see is if its not very popular or if you chain up and the other biker comes along 5 minutes later and is off on their way.
Is this a popular scheme in london and does it works in reality ?
Also is this product any good ? I thought a pair of these fitted would make things harder as you couldnt wheel a bike away.Anyone use this product ?
Ive no problems paying out for decent security products as it normally is worthwhile in the longterm in terms of inconvenience if something happens etc.
And along the same lines, that price will get a Xena Alarmed Disk Lock, which has gotta be more value (or at least attract an audience to watch your bike getting stolen, eh Oli? )
The alarm seems to be a matter of debate, many say that an alarmed disk lock does all the alarm does but without the potential to immobilise your bike for no reason (low battery, electrical fault etc)
Almax is better than a grip lock, even locked to itself round the wheel/seat
Lock to lock (or chain ganging as we called it 40 year back) makes it very difficult to lift a bike …
Personally I prefer locking my bike to a fixed object (post, rail, tree etc), if you loop your chain through another chain and the other bike departs, your bike becomes an easy van lift.
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