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Hello all I've been lurking round the bike banter forum for a while and have finally decieded to step out. I'm new to to biking and will hopefully getting my new bike soon but realise that I need to get a few things to go with it. I have already got the clothing gloves boot etc which I have used few threads for.
On my list is a ground anchor and maybe chain, Cat 1 alarm and a disk lock does anyone have any recomendations of which ones to go for and which ones the insurance company will like I would be very grateful.
Many thanks
Grant
On my list is a ground anchor and maybe chain, Cat 1 alarm and a disk lock does anyone have any recomendations of which ones to go for and which ones the insurance company will like I would be very grateful.
Many thanks
Grant
Grant,
The best thing you can do is physically immobilise the bike (ground anchor, chain, etc). Things like datatool alarms are very easy to de-install - you can do it yourself in half an hour if you've got a multi-meter with you. Don't let the thing go walkies in the first place.
Make sure you buy a good strong lock (& padlock). Get the best you can afford. Personally, I don't think alarms are worth a toss, but then the insurance companies do tend to like them. It's easy to put a bike in the back of a van with the alarm going off & you're away within 10 secs of first seeing the bike.
The best thing you can do is physically immobilise the bike (ground anchor, chain, etc). Things like datatool alarms are very easy to de-install - you can do it yourself in half an hour if you've got a multi-meter with you. Don't let the thing go walkies in the first place.
Make sure you buy a good strong lock (& padlock). Get the best you can afford. Personally, I don't think alarms are worth a toss, but then the insurance companies do tend to like them. It's easy to put a bike in the back of a van with the alarm going off & you're away within 10 secs of first seeing the bike.
As you mention that your insurers are playing a part in your purchase decision, it's always worth checking that they recognise the product you are intending to purchase.
Small thing to note, if you do go for a ground anchor make sure you don't leave any slack chain on the garage floor - this was pointed out in a 'RIDE' test - that the chains were generally weaker than the ground anchor & if they were long & left draped along the floor they could be smashed easily.
A
Small thing to note, if you do go for a ground anchor make sure you don't leave any slack chain on the garage floor - this was pointed out in a 'RIDE' test - that the chains were generally weaker than the ground anchor & if they were long & left draped along the floor they could be smashed easily.
A
www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Motopro_Ground_Anchor.html
this thing is bullet proof!! basically anything with sold secure should be an insurance discount, and secure!!
www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Squire_Stronghold.html
The alliance lock and chain (ML2) is recognised by some firms, I got 5% off with it. The lock doubles as a disk lock, I have a 1.8m chain red one you can have for £100 instead of the listed £149? and a defender ground anchor in stock..
have a look at my site for other alarms and locks.
I offer discounts to PHers..
>> Edited by stooz on Friday 2nd July 12:13
this thing is bullet proof!! basically anything with sold secure should be an insurance discount, and secure!!
www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Squire_Stronghold.html
The alliance lock and chain (ML2) is recognised by some firms, I got 5% off with it. The lock doubles as a disk lock, I have a 1.8m chain red one you can have for £100 instead of the listed £149? and a defender ground anchor in stock..
have a look at my site for other alarms and locks.
I offer discounts to PHers..
>> Edited by stooz on Friday 2nd July 12:13
I put my own ground anchor in .... 3 foot deep, and spans an area of about 50 cm radius ... A solid steel eyelet, attached to re-enforcing wire concreted in my drive. to get it out you would have to rip out half of the drive.
I also have an Oxford disc lock, and an English Chains 2Meter chain around the bike, the ground anchor and one of the load bearing pillars of the front of the house. (If they cut through the pillar, I have been reliably told the front of the house will collapse!)
I also have an Oxford disc lock, and an English Chains 2Meter chain around the bike, the ground anchor and one of the load bearing pillars of the front of the house. (If they cut through the pillar, I have been reliably told the front of the house will collapse!)
jvaughan said:
I put my own ground anchor in .... 3 foot deep, and spans an area of about 50 cm radius ... A solid steel eyelet, attached to re-enforcing wire concreted in my drive. to get it out you would have to rip out half of the drive.
I also have an Oxford disc lock, and an English Chains 2Meter chain around the bike, the ground anchor and one of the load bearing pillars of the front of the house. (If they cut through the pillar, I have been reliably told the front of the house will collapse!)
But apart from that, it's got no security
Just looked at your site Stooz - you've got some good kit on there, I may have to order some stuff.
I have a suggestion though mate - your website could do with a redesign, its not the most appealing to the eye. By complete coincidence (lol) im a website/graphic designer - if you fancy getting the front end redone to look nice, drop me a mail.
Dave
I have a suggestion though mate - your website could do with a redesign, its not the most appealing to the eye. By complete coincidence (lol) im a website/graphic designer - if you fancy getting the front end redone to look nice, drop me a mail.
Dave
ya cheeky bugga I found the site quite easy to navigate actually and didn't have a problem.
Stooz are you going to be expanding the site as one of the items you are supplying me isn't on your site or did I miss it?
Let me know if you want any photo's when I get the item installed or a review and I will get it organised.
Grant
Stooz are you going to be expanding the site as one of the items you are supplying me isn't on your site or did I miss it?
Let me know if you want any photo's when I get the item installed or a review and I will get it organised.
Grant
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