Oxford Disc Lock sooo easy to break

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Lost my key to my Oxford disc lock today. All it took was a VERY GENTLE prise open with a screwdriver and it snapped ever so easily. Horrific to think I've been relying on this for security for a year now.

[Steve6088]

That's pretty bad. Oxford stuff is sh1t from my experience. I use a DATATOOL padlock style disk lock, which seems a lot more sturdy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DATATOOL-DEVI ... 3f1e0b9d73

Even when out and about I never rely on just a disk lock though, I use a U-lock and 12mm chain as well.

[whitestorm pete]

f*ck me that aint good! i use a big ol chain after seeing my mate total the front end of his ducati 600ss by leaving his disc lock on doh!

[firestorm1997]

If it's got Oxford on the packing I normally give it a miss. Saw a video of their locks being picked using a BIC Biro pen.. sh1t gear...

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A bike with a thick chain got stolen near here the other day with bolt croppers so chains not good. Disclocks allegedly can't be removed with boltcroppers.
Ref the biro trick, this only applies to the circular keyholes but mine had the flat key type so couldn't be unlocked with a biro.
But..all it took was gentle leverage with a screwdriver and it snapped easily because it's cast iron which is very brittle.
The thing is, you don't find these things out until you lose your key and have to break it off. It's a bit like you only find out how easy it is to break into your home when you're locked out.
I'm wondering what lock to try next.

[agentpineapple]

almax chains are by far the best, i'm looking for a good padlock myself, any suggestions, the bottom line is if they want it bad enough, they'll take it, no matter what security you've got.........
the only thing you can do is make it harder to steal than the bike its next to.......

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You'd think it would take more than just a gentle prise with a screwdriver to remove a disc lock though
The problem with a chain is it's only as good as the padlock.
Gonna lock my bike around the back from now on.

[Steve6088]

almax chains are by far the best, i'm looking for a good padlock myself, any suggestions, the bottom line is if they want it bad enough, they'll take it, no matter what security you've got.........
the only thing you can do is make it harder to steal than the bike its next to.......

I use an abloy 362 on my 19mm almax and squires padlock on my 12mm almax. The Abloy is a serious bit of kit but has an RRP of £200. I got lucky and got mine for £80 on ebay.

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The Abloy 362 has a RRP of £100 and lots on sale on ebay for £35 Buy It Now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Abloy-362-Pad ... 27d15829ef

[VTRDark]

The Abloy 362 has a RRP of £100 and lots on sale on ebay for £35 Buy It Now

Yeh but are they Genuine at that price I guess it's as good a deterrent as anything, but unfortunately it's like Marty said. If someone wants something badly enough then nothing will stop them. The best security you can have is to park the bike in as safe a spot as possible. How you determine what is safe is another matter.

(:-})

[BigVeeGrin]

squires padlock on my 12mm almax.

same
got the Squires on my Almax 16mm - Alex at Almax was almost evangelical about them, and given the cost of padlock/chain to the value of the bike, I reckon it was the best option



http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/ ... re+Details

[Rob]

Cordless grinders fitted with a cutting disc make any physical security redundant.

I haven't bothered for years as you can spend 100's trying to stop your bike getting nicked, but if it does the insurance company refuses to pay out for your security devices that were nicked or wrecked.

[agentpineapple]

I use a DATATOOL padlock style disk lock, which seems a lot more sturdy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DATATOOL-DEVI ... 3f1e0b9d73

Even when out and about I never rely on just a disk lock though, I use a U-lock and 12mm chain as well.

i just ordered one, £15 delivered, put it on my insurance quote and the quote dropped by £20........

[MacV2]

I use a DATATOOL padlock style disk lock, which seems a lot more sturdy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DATATOOL-DEVI ... 3f1e0b9d73

Even when out and about I never rely on just a disk lock though, I use a U-lock and 12mm chain as well.

i just ordered one, £15 delivered, put it on my insurance quote and the quote dropped by £20........

We are all eagerly awaiting that post that starts...

''Whoops....''


has a ''crunch'' in the middle...


& ends with ..''forgot that I'd put the disc lock on...''

Please post your disc lock reminder tips here...


What I do is as I only have the one key for the ignition with a small ring, stops scratching of the head stock & no fob flapping around, clip the lock key to the single key. When you go to start the bike IF you have forgotten the lock the extra key is the reminder...simples.

[agentpineapple]

always used a disc lock, never had an incident yet, i use one of those curly yellow straps to remind me, although carl didn't see it the other day and almost damaged my front mudguard, luckily he was just hand balling the bike around the garden, he thought something had jammed the rear wheel....
CARL!!!!!!!!!!!