Is this good for a commuter mountain bike or is it overkill? and is it theft proof when locking up or would i have to take it with me?
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depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take you a few seconds to remove it and maximum of 1 minute to put it back on. very light to carry around. depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take... » Read More depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take you a few seconds to remove it and maximum of 1 minute to put it back on. very light to carry around. « Show Less
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I like this fender but I don't know if its dry enough for a computer, depends on your profession...as far as theft proof it has a quick release clip so...
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Probably or kill for committing unless you have really fat tires. It is not something you would leave, it pops of quickly and you would take it with you.
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I used mine for commuting to work to keep the mud off me since I was in afghan and the roads were dirt... it's pretty much locked in however if someone wanted the could steal it... they just won't have all the parts to make it work on their own bike...
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There are no locks or locking devices on the mount. I would suggest using security head bolts or machine screws to mount it with if you are concerned about theft.
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I have a bike lock to the spare wheel and the frame of the bike rack. You should also have a wheel nut lock to prevent theft on the whole wheel.
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It's a large unit so it's very powerful. If you are bicycling I think a smaller belt hook style would work better. This is for a long shot (15-20 feet away) and large groups of people or a bear. If you are using in an urban setting, I would go a little smaller for ease of access and storage in a pocket or belt clip. JMHO
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Actually it secures firmly and only takes about 10-15 seconds to remove. I never leave mine on when I lock my bike up on trips. The only improvement would be if it included a shoulder strap. I actually added one that I purchased really cheap on eBay. It makes it very easy to use it on a daily basis and not worry about how you are going to carry items around.
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After my last bike was stolen, I was determined not to suffer the same fate with the new bike. First off, I bought a beater bike but secondly, I bought this lock. I didn't just stumble upon this one. I did quite a bit of research. One article in particular rounded up several bike thieves and asked them to break various locks. About the only one they didn't have success with was the 10 lb. chain from On Guard. Not only was it heavy, it cost more than my bike did. The upshot of the article was that eventually every lock would fall but some sooner than others. The thieves all suggested U-locks and this article specifically recommended this one. I think it was a combination of the security and the value. I like it so far. Not too heavy and plenty sturdy.
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I've driven for hours with 2 adult mountain bikes......no problems. Just make sure it is secured.
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Anyone could steal the motor with a few tools. However, I think it is unlikely.motor is slow and bike is inexpensive. Your going to want a faster bike pretty quick. Also, motor is loud compared to HUB motor
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Yep bottom right, I fitted a quad lock which is great as you can use it on the bike, mount it in the car or attach it to an arm band.
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There is no specific locking device, but you can run a cable around the bike and hitch mount, just like you would lock it at a bike rack.
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My husband has used it once so far and he removed it and put it in the truck during the bike ride. It is weighty but it had to hold large bikes. If you leave it on someone can take it--my neighbor just leaves his on but it is a cheaper version of a bike rack, very old and he just uses it for one bike and takes the chance. The Allen Sports bike rack looks more expensive and substantial and it will be noticed in my opinion. I would rather have a nice bike ride and take the extra minutes to put it in the trunk and not be concerned about it. As far as I was able to research when I bought it--all bike racks can be stolen off the back of the car. Hopes this helps.
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It comes with a bolt (that bolts the rack to your trailer hitch), so unless the person trying to steal it has two large wrenches you should be fine. I guess a better answer is, it does not come with a lock anywhere on the hitch.
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Its a great lock and chainJust isnt long enough to use for a motorcycle in my opinionEven has a built in light on one of the keysCheck ebay i will be selling mine tonight
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My lock does not have chain attachment. As for sensitivity if I slap this bike on the seat the alarm goes off.The negative is I have not found a way to carry this lock in a saddle bag without it going off riding down the street.
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Here are the points I will make : 1. Storing this kryptonite U lock will take a bit of thought with bungee cords or such. 2. It is a heavy little thing, about five pounds. 3. It will very likely keep your bike safe, and one cannot say that about most other locks. Other locks have advantages like costing less, weighing less, storing easier, and fitting more posts and racks... but not keeping your bike safe. Final point is that the smaller the U lock the less vulnerable to attack it is, but of course this means there are fewer places that you can lock to. I lost my Trek with a cable lock, bought a better trek and this much better lock..no problems for 2 years in Miami which is one of the many bike theft capitols. I would get this lock and work around the problems that security requires.
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I personally can, given the way my bike is designed. The chain is plenty long (though hefty to the point of awkwardness during your first few uses...I got used to it). It is so long that in order to bike, I have to creatively wrap it around several of my bikes rods so it doesn't drag or get in the way. It's a great lock for a high-crime area.
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Personally I wouldn't be concerned with someone wanting to steal a bike rack because they wouldn't assume it fit their car unless it was the exact same car as yours. But yes, I feel that the lock is secure, it only locks one set of the cables, I suppose someone could cut the cables but then the rack would be completely useless. If you wanted to store it inside your car it would fit in the back seat of a sedan without any problems. The dimensions might make it difficult to put it inside some trunks. We've taken week long trips across several states, staying at hotels and never worried about the security of the rack but would take the bikes inside overnight. Personally I wouldn't be concerned with someone wanting to steal a bike rack because they wouldn't assume it fit their car unless it was the exact same car as yours. But yes, I feel that the lock is secure, it only locks one set of the cables, I suppose someone could cut the cables but then the rack would be completely useless. If you wanted to store it inside your car it would fit in the back seat of a sedan without any problems. The dimensions might make it difficult to put it inside some trunks. We've taken week long trips across several states, staying at hotels and... » Read More Personally I wouldn't be concerned with someone wanting to steal a bike rack because they wouldn't assume it fit their car unless it was the exact same car as yours. But yes, I feel that the lock is secure, it only locks one set of the cables, I suppose someone could cut the cables but then the rack would be completely useless. If you wanted to store it inside your car it would fit in the back seat of a sedan without any problems. The dimensions might make it difficult to put it inside some trunks. We've taken week long trips across several states, staying at hotels and never worried about the security of the rack but would take the bikes inside overnight. « Show Less