I am interested in buying a lock for my bike. This seems like a good deal but i have one concern. What if the person(s) take my wheel off?
1799359
if you park the bike where somebody has the time to take your front wheel off , i would change where i parked it. thieves look for easy targets and do not care to get caught by some pissed off biker with a damn big gun, so my advice is to carry a big gun also.
1799360
You are correct, for mountain bikes with disc brakes and quick-release wheels, this would be a poor choice for security. This is meant for motorcycles whose wheels take much longer to remove.
88344
I do have a little wobble of my yakima rack, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch (?) at the most. I do not find it an issue for me. I have had 2 bikes on the rack for a trip of 8 hours straight one way and did not have any issue with the rack feeling like it was bouncing back and forth. The pin has stayed in place and I have not felt as though I have needed to re-tighten the bolt. The moveable wheel base on the rack, I do retighten from time to time. I got a yakima hitchlock to use on the bolt (although you do have to play with it a little to get it to lock). I feel better about leaving the rack on the car unattended and not getting stolen, but I also feel like it is one added safety feature to keep the bolt from coming off. And an FYI, I have had problem with getting the arm to 'lock' good when it is on my bike and have had it release as soon as I am taking off in the driveway. I have been able to avoid that issue with using a bike lock around my mid bike to the rack that holds the arms that slide up and down. With using that, I have had no other issue and have never had a bike come loose while on the road. If you have more play than what I described, I can only suggest going to a local bike shop to see if they can help you troubleshoot the issue. I hope this helps.
841474
My bike was stolen ,but I had a basket. Make sure you get a good lock for it
1437419
It is somewhat true that mounting the lock to your bike is troublesome, I had no luck with actual "mounts"; but I have managed to create a solution. Now I don't know if it is applicable to all types of bike frames but you can find photos of my solution on my profile page. I find this solution to produce no wiggling or giggling, it's very stable, very silent and very reliable.Basically I carry the "U" part - which is infinitely lighter - in my backpack and attach the heavy yellow lock part to the frame under the seat, on top of the triangles.
977395
Yes it is locked by a key. The lock comes with a main key and two spares. Also when you register your lock on the kryptonite website in the event you lose all three keys they will send you another set. I haven't had any problems with the lock freezing up and I leave it overnight at the bike racks. Hope this helps
413263
No, it doesn't lock...neither to the rack or to keep it closed. It has plastic clips for both purposes but neither is defense against theft. You'd have to remove it when you leave bike and that damages the clips over time (mine broke after about 5 months of near daily use). Still not bad for 20 bucks
2031806
No each lock has a unique key. Your local mechanic can remove them for like $7 a wheel
2006822
The locks come with a set of codes (Kit No., ID No. and Julian Date). Register the set on McGard's website as soon as you get it and you're covered. They charge about $15 for a replacement key, free non-expedited shipping. They're a great and very responsive company. If you lose the codes, you can send a photo of the lock pattern to them. Unfortunately, I know all of this from experience - Be careful not to leave the key on one of the lug nuts, then drive off ;-).
428469
I am surprised when others said that the wheels don't lock. I purchased 2 of them less than a year ago and there is a lock on 2 wheels out of 4 wheels. It's small knob with on and off
785099
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.
2023756
I suppose you could, if you can picture the grey part at the top is what holds the inside of your rim, the wheel then hangs on the white backer plate I'm guessing that the "loop lock" section is the raised triangular section below this if you ran a chain or a D lock through this and your wheel that would secure it* *Of course if you have quick release wheels you may come back to just your wheel also the way you secure this to the wall (two screws behind the metal back panel) a creative thief may maneuver the bike enough to access the back panel remove the screws and take the whole lock stock and barrel (bike and racor rack) So can it be locked? - Yes Would I advise it? - No It's the wrong application in my view.
785096
I use my bike lock chain for extra security. I just tightly wrap it around my tire rim.
1545561
I don't think it matters that much. Any device like this when installed properly will certainly deter an easy bike theft. And that is what counts.
1445736
I don't think it has a warranty necessarily, but I know these locks will give you up to $1500 if your bike is stolen. You may want to clarify with the seller.
524651
It's been a while since we purchased it. Since I don't know if it has anti-theft protection, I'm guessing it doesn't. We received the lock which works for a single bike and a cable for locking multiple bikes together. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1315953
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.
545439
It's a heavy lock. Piece of mind weighs a lot. Probably around 2-4 pounds. If it's going to be in a backpack, it's going to be heavy, but if you attach it to your bike with the included part, it's probably negligible.