The Optimal Bicycle Chain Lock
On a recent trip to Amsterdam I discovered these amazing
bicycle chain locks. I have yet to encounter a more superlative
design. These locks were by far the most popular in the 'City of Bikes' where
bike theft is such a problem. The chain and locking mechanism are
products of the renowed Italian security chain manufacturer
Weissenfels.
The locks are currently on order from Italy and should be
arriving in canada in mid May.
If you are interested in reserving one or have any questions please email:
sales@cycletek.ca
Review:
Chain locks are able to work where u locks fail: lamp posts, trees.
You can vary the length to keep your bike from falling down.
It's easy to lock wheel up to assembly. (U locks only work at one point on the frame
and sometimes don't work on funny frames.)
It is easy to carry: wrap around handle bar, seat post. around waist, neck,
flexible for easy storage in bags.
Chain Locks are harder to cut through because they don't stay
still. can't be pryed or torqued.
In comparisson to other chain locks, the inline lock design doesn't flap
around when riding making it easier to stow. The dual pin locking mechanism
makes it much easier to user since there is less to hold together while
locking. You can also lock anywhere on the chain (many locks are limited to
securing only the extreme ends of the chain.). This allows you to change the
length for different situations. When the key is in the unlocked position, it
will not release the key making it more foolproof, but also allows the key to
be stowed in the lock while riding. I have found this to be particulary useful
when making quick trips in the city for I can hang the lock around my neck and
use it to store my large bunch of keys while riding.
The double case hardned steel easily resists hack saws and bolt cutters (I
have tried!). The 7mm chain is much lighter than 11mm chains used on other
chain locks. 7mm chains are comparable in security to the best U locks.
Obviously they are Not quite as strong as the jumbo 11mm variety used in the
Kryptonite New York chain locks, but it provides the necessary security at 2/3
the weight. To me it make a lot of sense to not to carry such heavy hardware when
it's not needed.
The Custom designed sheath protects your bike. It's easy to retract
for choking up on the chain. removable for washing, remains supple in the dead
of winter and holds little water for those rainy days. Custom colours available
soon to match your bike.
The most popular lock in Amsterdam 'city of bikes'. Choice of MAC bikes #1 bike
rental company in holland.
I tested throroughly during the winter in toronto. Never any problems.
