Have had this now for about 16 months on my bike with the corresponding chain. Holds up great even through rain or cold and I've only had to change batteries twice. Two negatives for me: locking with the key is extremely fiddly in the position the keyhole is in, especially if you're trying to use it in combination with the chain or if the key is hanging in a keyring with 1-2 other keys (they might get in the way or hit your tire); changing the batteries is a pain since you have to remove the entire upper part inside (the side with the ball) and this is held in place by 2 small tabs that not only like to stay in place but also seem extremely fragile if one should use too much force.
you prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my gf these days xD
i bought this when i got my bike but wish i got the Kovix one as the alarm on this is only 100db, Kovix is 120db. my bike is kept in a metal shed so it's more to alert me to any attempts really, incase they some how got into the shed and made zero noise (which is unlikely) it's a decent layer of security if used with other security tools too
5 year old, "Daddy, can't cha just silence the alarm with a strip of Duct tape?" Daddy, "That would be illegal and no one would think of doing that." 5 year old, "Then Daddy, you better go chase after who just stole your bike."
I bought one after buying a new bike, it broke after 4000 miles of light non winter use. I managed to pull the locking arm right out of the body with one arm after it became stiff
What is the inside diameter of this lock with the pin closed Andy? I think the bag is that size so you can put your disc lock reminder in it aswell. Regards William
not sure how long it would take for this to get a reply but id know to know if for insurance premiums and theft aversion it would matter whether i get a black one or something that stands out?
I’m not sure but ide get one that stands out so they can see you have that extra layer of security also you can see it so you don’t forget to take it off, if you got the black on had that on and a chain, they might see oh he’s just got a chain nothing els this is going to be easier, it’s all about layers so ide get a yellow or red one if you want to be a bit more stylish😜
@@ThePresidentofMars no worries no clue about insurance because I’m just about to do my CBT in a few weeks so I’m looking at security and as I said I feel like it’s better to get something that stands out not only for yourself but for them wonkers too
Dave, you open the lock, look down the inside and the side with light on is all a plastic block, this has two wings on ease them together so they clear the sides and it pulls out. The batteries are in that. I have had one for a couple of years, one bike stolen, they didn't bother with attacking the lock, they just used a battery powered angle grinder to cut either side of the brake disc to bypass it.
A disc lock on its own won’t stop them stealing your bike easily ,they will just lift your front wheel & have your bike up a plank into a big van & away in seconds .No body takes any notice of bike alarms ,nor get involved tackling criminal thugs just to try & prevent a strangers bike being stolen .The best you can do is get a massive heavy chain & massive padlock & lock your bike to something solid ,even then it will only deter the opportunists it won’t stop the pros ,they will still have your bike away in seconds .A tracking device might help ,if the trackers get the police to the location of the stolen bike fast enough ,but I wouldn’t hold my breath counting on it .
@@AAUK If there isn’t anything to chain your bike to ,don’t leave your bike out of sight or your asking to get it nicked. If there is more than one of you top & tail your bikes & lock them to each other ,even better if there is more than two bikes .
@@maskedavenger2578 Precisely. It's easier to write tickets and harrass normal people than to actually do what cops should do. They probably get a nice fat christmas card as well.
@@marcvanartevelde5586 I live in England ,I thought you guys could plug criminal’s with lead in the USA if they were messing with or stealing your property ..I also thought your cops shot first & asked questions later when dealing with criminal scumbags ?
Had my abus detecto granite xplus since December it's starting to play up already it locks ok but spring isn't helping with the unlock like it should you know springing out when you unlock it .do you know if I can replace the spring or not?
@@amvj Wow, I guess someone might come along that has both. Good luck 👍 (I would have thought seeing this video and then looking at the bike would be enough...)
Of course. Even £200 chains will be cut through in seconds. You do everything you can to put them off though. It also means lots of noise and they will need an angle grinder. That might narrow down some of who can steal it.
That’s why it’s wise to add multiple locks to deter the skum. I have four locks on my Ninja (main one is an Immobiliser 5 Almax chain), until tonight when I was told guys were watching my bike - bought this and another lock for the bar/brake lever
