Carbon Frame Bike Security
Moderator: robbosmans
I just got in a new security chain for any prospective new carbon bike that I might buy soon and I'm a little concerned that it is so heavy that it could damage the frame. Is there any validity to my concern? I know I see how it is advised to not use a bike rack that hangs carbon bikes from the top tube, but is that due to bumps, etc. causing impact damage?
I, unfortunately, live in an area where I really need to use the highest level of security to deter theft. I don't believe there is any way to use a ULock in my garage.
I, unfortunately, live in an area where I really need to use the highest level of security to deter theft. I don't believe there is any way to use a ULock in my garage.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
unless you hit the bike with the chain it won't do any harm to the cf, but use one that has a fabric or soft plastic cover otherwise it'll certainly damage the surface lacquer/paint over time
is it your garage or shared? if it's yours then you are free to fit a wall mount bike hanger and an anchor, you can position things to allow use of a u-lock - this is exactly what i do, xena make big u-locks which give plenty of room
mounting up on the wall makes use of manual bolt cutters impractical, even big chais can be cut if they're at floor level, but power tools will cut anything
there's no perfect security but you could fit an alarm to give some extra discouragement, go for a loud one that'll damage hearing of anyone lingering in the garage
is it your garage or shared? if it's yours then you are free to fit a wall mount bike hanger and an anchor, you can position things to allow use of a u-lock - this is exactly what i do, xena make big u-locks which give plenty of room
mounting up on the wall makes use of manual bolt cutters impractical, even big chais can be cut if they're at floor level, but power tools will cut anything
there's no perfect security but you could fit an alarm to give some extra discouragement, go for a loud one that'll damage hearing of anyone lingering in the garage
I'd recommend what I use myself. Get an ABUS folding lock. It has a silicone covering that does not damage the paint/carbon/clear coat. Can be mounted to the bottle cage screws on your bike (replacing 1 bottle cage). Easily weighs over a kg, so not a weight weenie solution though.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com