On Mon, 16 Jun 2003 15:18:49 -0700, Andy wrote (in message
<c611ed06.0306161418.2d8f21d5@posting.google.com>):
> Yesterday night I had my bike stolen (in the USA). It was from inside my garage, and thus it was
> not locked to a fixed point.
>
> A few weeks ago I was in Amsterdam. I saw that many bikes have a special rear wheel lock. The
> bicycle I rented there had it, and I really liked the operation of the lock. It is permanently
> attached to the frame. The key stays in place until the lock is on. It is kind of an immobilizer,
> the bike can be lifted and taken away, but not ridden on. So it is to be used as a second lock, in
> addition to a cable or U-lock.
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) Does this lock exist as an add-on, or is it only a factory installed device ?
It is available as an "add-on", but I think you will have difficulty finding it at a bike shop. Most
that I have seen are pretty flimsy... the point being that if someone has the tools to get through a
U-lock, then one of thes wouldn't offer much protection.
> 2) Is it compatible with bicycles with rear caliper brakes ? Most US bikes have caliper brakes,
> but most of the bikes in Holland, including the one I rented, have rear coaster brakes.
>
> 3) Is this type of lock being sold in the USA ?
>
I've seen them for sale in toy-stores and 99Cent stores, which should give you an idea of
their quality.
Under what circumstances are you thinking of using one of these things?
P
<c611ed06.0306161418.2d8f21d5@posting.google.com>):
> Yesterday night I had my bike stolen (in the USA). It was from inside my garage, and thus it was
> not locked to a fixed point.
>
> A few weeks ago I was in Amsterdam. I saw that many bikes have a special rear wheel lock. The
> bicycle I rented there had it, and I really liked the operation of the lock. It is permanently
> attached to the frame. The key stays in place until the lock is on. It is kind of an immobilizer,
> the bike can be lifted and taken away, but not ridden on. So it is to be used as a second lock, in
> addition to a cable or U-lock.
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) Does this lock exist as an add-on, or is it only a factory installed device ?
It is available as an "add-on", but I think you will have difficulty finding it at a bike shop. Most
that I have seen are pretty flimsy... the point being that if someone has the tools to get through a
U-lock, then one of thes wouldn't offer much protection.
> 2) Is it compatible with bicycles with rear caliper brakes ? Most US bikes have caliper brakes,
> but most of the bikes in Holland, including the one I rented, have rear coaster brakes.
>
> 3) Is this type of lock being sold in the USA ?
>
I've seen them for sale in toy-stores and 99Cent stores, which should give you an idea of
their quality.
Under what circumstances are you thinking of using one of these things?
P
