Locks - Revision history

Dustingram at 11:08, 25 January 2011

2011-01-25T11:08:58Z

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	== Lock Facts ==		== Lock Facts ==

	The best way to avoid becoming a [[bike theft]] victim is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!		The best way to avoid becoming a [[bike theft]] victim is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!

	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.
	* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.		* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.
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	=== Cable ===		=== Cable ===

	Most cable locks can be cut with a standard [[park tool cable cutters]].		Most cable locks can be cut with a standard [[park tool cable cutters]].

	=== U-Lock ===		=== U-Lock ===

	Probably the best solution. Small u-locks cost $20 to 30+ from a [[distributor]] at wholesale and $40 to 60+ at retail.		Probably the best solution. Small u-locks cost $20 to 30+ from a [[distributor]] at wholesale and $40 to 60+ at retail.

	=== Chain ===		=== Chain ===

	* Bulky chains that are a PITA to get on and off the bike seem to get used for long term parking, and not at all for quick stops.		* Bulky chains that are a PITA to get on and off the bike seem to get used for long term parking, and not at all for quick stops.
	* Coverings on the chain made out of canvas or rubber tubing not only protect the bike paint but also add another level of theft deterent.		* Coverings on the chain made out of canvas or rubber tubing not only protect the bike paint but also add another level of theft deterent.

	=== Combination vs. Keys ===		=== Combination vs. Keys ===

	One isn't better than the other, they both have pros and cons.		One isn't better than the other, they both have pros and cons.

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	== Spanish ==		== Spanish ==

	''Candado'' (m)		''Candado'' (m)

	== Manufacters ==		== Manufacters ==

	* [http://www.kryptonitelock.com/ Kryptonite]		* [http://www.kryptonitelock.com/ Kryptonite]
	* [http://www.onguardlock.com/ On Guard]		* [http://www.onguardlock.com/ On Guard]

			[[Category:Bicycle Parts]][[Category:Definitions]]

Jonathan: /* Lock Facts */

2008-06-04T18:56:19Z

Lock Facts

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	== Lock Facts ==		== Lock Facts ==

	The best way to avoid becoming a bike theft victim is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!		The best way to avoid becoming a [[bike theft]] victim is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!

	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.

Jonathan: /* Lock Facts */

2008-06-04T18:55:58Z

Lock Facts

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	== Lock Facts ==		== Lock Facts ==

	The best way to avoid ~~your~~ bike ~~getting stolen~~ is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!		The best way to avoid becoming a bike theft victim is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!

	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.

Jonathan: /* Lock Facts */

2008-04-16T22:26:15Z

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	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.
	* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.		* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.
	* Never leave a bike outside overnight, especially in a noticeable pattern.		* Never leave a bike outside overnight, especially in a noticeable pattern or place.

	== Types ==		== Types ==

Jonathan: /* Lock Facts */

2008-04-16T22:25:54Z

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	== Lock Facts ==		== Lock Facts ==

	The best way to avoid your bike getting stolen is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using ~~the~~ a [[bike rack]]!		The best way to avoid your bike getting stolen is to '''bring it inside''' the building rather than using a [[bike rack]]!

	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.

Jonathan: /* Combination vs. Keys */

2008-04-16T22:24:29Z

Combination vs. Keys

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	=== Combination vs. Keys ===		=== Combination vs. Keys ===

			One isn't better than the other, they both have pros and cons.

	* Kids lose keys		* Kids lose keys
			* All cylindrical key locks can be thwarted with the right size plastic tube ([http://www.bikeforums.net/video/ bic pens are just one size]).
	* Combinations are easy to crack ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNX0ziiAyC8 Example 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH88-w9h6Y Example 2]).		* Combinations are easy to crack ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNX0ziiAyC8 Example 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH88-w9h6Y Example 2]).

Jonathan: /* Lock Facts */

2008-04-16T22:24:01Z

Lock Facts

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	* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.		* Most bikes that are stolen were unlocked.
	* All cylindrical key locks can be thwarted with the right size plastic tube ([http://www.bikeforums.net/video/ bic pens are just one size]).
	* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.		* Amsterdam rule of thumb: your lock should be worth 3 times as much as your bike.
	* Never leave a bike outside overnight, especially in a noticeable pattern.		* Never leave a bike outside overnight, especially in a noticeable pattern.

Jonathan: /* Combination vs. Keys */

2008-04-16T22:15:47Z

Combination vs. Keys

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	* Kids lose keys		* Kids lose keys
	* Combinations are easy to crack ([www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNX0ziiAyC8 Example 1], [www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH88-w9h6Y Example 2]).		* Combinations are easy to crack ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNX0ziiAyC8 Example 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH88-w9h6Y Example 2]).

	== Spanish ==		== Spanish ==

Jonathan: /* Combination vs. Keys */

2008-04-16T22:15:26Z

Combination vs. Keys

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	* Kids lose keys		* Kids lose keys
	*		* Combinations are easy to crack ([www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNX0ziiAyC8 Example 1], [www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH88-w9h6Y Example 2]).

	== Spanish ==		== Spanish ==

Jonathan: /* Chain */

2008-04-16T22:06:15Z

Chain

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	* Bulky chains that are a PITA to get on and off the bike seem to get used for long term parking, and not at all for quick stops.		* Bulky chains that are a PITA to get on and off the bike seem to get used for long term parking, and not at all for quick stops.
	* Coverings on the chain made out of canvas or rubber tubing not only protect the bike paint but also add another level of theft deterent.		* Coverings on the chain made out of canvas or rubber tubing not only protect the bike paint but also add another level of theft deterent.

			=== Combination vs. Keys ===

			* Kids lose keys
			*

	== Spanish ==		== Spanish ==