Sigh, took off today and forgot to take off my disc lock...

[ducatiz]

I have a Xena and it works.

MIne came with a funky cord that works like a bungee.  You extend it from the lock to the master lever and wrap it around.  It squeezes the brakes.  Bright orange, can't miss it and it works.

And yes, it's true that the Xena won't prevent someone from stealing the bike.  However, it does prevent people from sitting on it or playing VROOOM VROOOM on it and possible knocking it over.  I used to lock mine within sight of my window and every time I heard the alarm go off, it was some kid running away. 

If you want someone to not steal it, get the floor anchor and bolt the frame into that with one of the big ass chains.  I did that on a NYC sidewalk and would just leave the chain there.  For 3 years.  No problems.

[erkishhorde]

I have a Xena and it works.

MIne came with a funky cord that works like a bungee.  You extend it from the lock to the master lever and wrap it around.  It squeezes the brakes.  Bright orange, can't miss it and it works.

And yes, it's true that the Xena won't prevent someone from stealing the bike.  However, it does prevent people from sitting on it or playing VROOOM VROOOM on it and possible knocking it over.  I used to lock mine within sight of my window and every time I heard the alarm go off, it was some kid running away. 

If you want someone to not steal it, get the floor anchor and bolt the frame into that with one of the big ass chains.  I did that on a NYC sidewalk and would just leave the chain there.  For 3 years.  No problems.

Hehe, that didn't stop me from taking off w/ the lock on mine once. I was in a big hurry, took the bungee off, got distracted, then hopped on the bike and took off. *Clunk, shudder, "Aw make the beast with two backs!"

You're lucky. When I did that on my bike, I broke the caliper mount and didn't realize it. Rode around town like that and got a nice gouge around my rim from the caliper scraping it. 

[ducatiz]

Lucky?

Maybe... or maybe I just check my bike before I ride every time.. 

[ab]

Years ago I moved the bike a bit with disc lock on inside the garage.  Anyhow, front brake was not smooth and could feel that the rotors were warped.  Dealer confirmed.  Had to buy new rotors from ca cycleworks (ones u c on my avatar).  I would say a $500 mistake. :-(

[Veloce-Fino]

a $500 mistake. :-(

a $500 upgrade excuse. 

[thought]

Thought-

Did that this morning....FAACCKKKK! EBC front rotor is bent  .  In neutral the bike has full pressure, however, the minute I put her in gear and travel any distance I get no front brake pressure.  Time to replace the entire right side rotor that I just purchased a week ago. 

Right now beginning to hate what stupidity costs.

that sucks man... i ordered those ebay rotors that ducatiz tried out and said were good.  about $200ish with shipping.  should be here by now and i'll get them installed sometime this week with new pads prob.  i'll let you guys know how it turns out.

[timeforpoptarts]

If you want someone to not steal it, get the floor anchor and bolt the frame into that with one of the big ass chains.  I did that on a NYC sidewalk and would just leave the chain there.  For 3 years.  No problems.

Now that's how its done. Where did you get the floor anchor from? I may do this in the parking lot behind my apartment.

[ducatiz]

Now that's how its done. Where did you get the floor anchor from? I may do this in the parking lot behind my apartment.

kryptonite floor anchor

i used a battery powered drill and put it into the sidewalk on e 63rd st behind the hospital.  the entrance was on 64th so no one came out that side, ever.  hard to explain, but i put it on the sidewalk at the property line with the next building with a cover that covered the wheels.  i kept a chain on it and just left it there when i was riding, tucked against the wall.  it was perfect.

[thought]

turns out that ebay seller doesn't stock 5 bolt 10mm rotors...  went ahead and and got a set of the braketech apex/cobras.  figured that if i was going to spend min 300ish for a new rotor, might as well go all the way.

sigh... at least now i'll be even more paranoid about the disc lock haha

[take risks]

kryptonite floor anchor

i used a battery powered drill and put it into the sidewalk on e 63rd st behind the hospital.  the entrance was on 64th so no one came out that side, ever.  hard to explain, but i put it on the sidewalk at the property line with the next building with a cover that covered the wheels.  i kept a chain on it and just left it there when i was riding, tucked against the wall.  it was perfect.

That is so awesome.   

I built a fold down ramp for 8 stairs so I could ride my bike into my apartment after people were popping kryptonite lock with bic pens. The neighbors were like  every damn day.

[ducatiz]

That is so awesome.   

I built a fold down ramp for 8 stairs so I could ride my bike into my apartment after people were popping kryptonite lock with bic pens. The neighbors were like  every damn day.

I've never heard of that.  The lock I had was made by Abus, but the anchor was made by Kryptonite.  The Abus padlock was like 50 lbs alone -- the key was some funky 4 sided job. 

But it did the job.  You just have to have a really good impact drill to make the two holes for the lag bolts.

[Howie]

I've never heard of that.  The lock I had was made by Abus, but the anchor was made by Kryptonite.  The Abus padlock was like 50 lbs alone -- the key was some funky 4 sided job. 

But it did the job.  You just have to have a really good impact drill to make the two holes for the lag bolts.

The U locks with the round cylinders could be opened with a Bic pen.

[ducatiz]

The U locks with the round cylinders could be opened with a Bic pen.

lol i have one of those but i never used it.  i assumed it could be stretched open.. good to know, and knowing is half the battle!

[take risks]

The U locks with the round cylinders could be opened with a Bic pen.

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