Most common user error is not putting a bit of grease on the threads. Next
would be tightening too much.
On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Sam Day wrote:
> my oldest pitlock is 15years old - bought in Germany in 2001. no problems.
>
> mechanical awareness helps avoid stripping or whatnot.
>
> If
my oldest pitlock is 15years old - bought in Germany in 2001. no problems.
mechanical awareness helps avoid stripping or whatnot.
If some online bike rag guy had his fail, I'm guessing user error.
sam, seattle,
On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9:00:36 AM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote:
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> I found
Thanks to everyone for the experienced advice...
However, Has anyone adopted any of the new GPS anti-theft deterrence
gizmos?
Like Sherlock.Bike or Spybike.com?
Chief
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:45:23 AM UTC-4, bluebirdonabicycle wrote:
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> Apologize if this is a dumb question, but
I had pitlocks on my bike for at least two years with no issues, but even if
they needed replacing it would be worth it to only have to carry one
u-lock.
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FWIW, mere allen-key skewers, which I use with vertical dropouts (they
don't clamp strongly enough for horizontals, at least with a fixed wheel)
may provide a bit of deterrence, simply because they lack the opening
lever. At any rate, I've never had a wheel stolen, even at the university.
I find t
Thats what the instructions say.
But I greased mine so heavily, that upon first removal and remounting of the
wheel, there was still so much grease on the skewer that I didnt bother.
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One needs to regrease the threads each time one unlocks & relocks the wheel?
John
On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:16:52 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
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> They say you must grease the threads upon each use.
> They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool.
> But I usually c
They say you must grease the threads upon each use.
They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool.
But I usually can't even get it 1 turn.
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This reminds me of something that happened to me when I finished up a perm
pop here in Maryland. I entered the final controle (that's fancy-speak for
"gas station").
I rolled my bike into the door and up to the counter, nervously explaining
to the customers that I brought it in with me because
This reminds me of something that happened to me when I finished up a perm
piop here in Maryland. I was in a dicey looking area, and entered the final
controle (that's fancy-speak for "gas station").
I rolled my bike into the door and up to the counter, nervously explaining
t the customers that
I have skepticsim for this bike rag report. My pitlocks are well
engineered. I expect them to last for a very long time. The install
instructions tell you not to over-tighten the lock bolt. I suppose if you
crank it down you could damage the skewer threads.
I've had no trouble what-so-ever. Wh
I found a column in an online bike rag yesterday, can't remember where, in
which the columnist said Pitlock wheel skewers will eventually strip and
need replacement.
This guy said his lasted three years before needing to be replaced.
Has anyone here had any experiences with Pitlock skewers wear
I lock my Atlantis up in some fairly questionable areas, but always for as
short a time as I can manage - ie: getting a haircut, running in for
groceries or a restaurant maybe.
First thing I do is try to lock it in an area with a lot of foot traffic or
exposure. Sure that may not stop some thi
these posts made the rounds a couple of weeks ago
http://sfist.com/2016/04/18/video_thief_steals_bike_midday_on_v.php
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SanFranciscoBikeRideCrew/permalink/1000884580007605/
and one I hadn't seen before
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154116655309557&set=gm.1
. Never u-locks? It happens even to quality ones. they be can be cut
through pretty quickly. bottom line if a thief wants your bike they're
getting it. I haven't heard tales of woe from chain users but maybe that's
because there aren't as many people that choose to lug one around.
On Wedne
i think leaving it in a well lit, heavily trafficked or watched location is
maybe more of a deterrent than most locks.
but i agree with the u-lock/pitlock or double u-lock technique. heed
quality too. they aren't all made the same.
ive had to break my bike out of a thick cable and a medium siz
I would never lock my bike up with anything less than a U-lock. Preferably 2.
-Justin
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Yes and no... depends on where you live...
The fact is: his Rivendell-to-be will ALWAYS be the most expensive unit in
any public bike rack. It will ALWAYS be the most beautiful bike in that
rack as well.
It's bait of the highest order.
So why be anxious? Why hope the neighborhood is nice? E
I agree with Tim's response. A lot depends on where you live/lock up your
bike. You have to decide what's reasonable for where you live remembering
that you need to carry whatever lock you decide to go with (the more secure
the lock, the heavier it will be). I am probably overprotected for wh
This isn't particularly complicated. You need a 3 pitlock set: both wheels
and seatpost. Then you need a small U-lock to secure the frame to bikerack,
etc...
I bought pitlocks from: http://www.urbanbiketech.com/ Cost = $86
The best U lock is Abus. Get a small one. The thing with Abus U l
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