Just having a bike stolen this was fascinating to me. Now all I need is a car to attach it to. (I just sold the Lincoln and am now shopping for a truck.)
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=27453763&nid=968
Oh those Mormons are clever! Bike thieves beware.
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Re: Oh those Mormons are clever! Bike thieves beware.
I had something similar years ago when I had a trunk mounted bike rack on my Audi. I was a rubber coated braided cable with a large loop on one end, the other end was threaded through and secured to a hard plastic ball. You threaded the ball through the loop and back through your bike frames. You popped the trunk slightly, tossed the ball anchor in the trunk, and then closed the truck and "locked" up your frames. Yes, they could still steal your wheels or what have you but it was enough to deter the thief to finds an easier ride to gaffle. I'm trying to to design one that attaches to my hitch mounted rack and can secure all four bikes... wheels and all.
When it's done, I'll post it and you guys can feed my your criticisms, I'm thick skinned, I can take it! Until then, check out the TiGr lock, I supported these guys when they were on Kickstarter. Super smart design and a clever use of materials... plus it's light (unlike most bike locks), and not hideous to the eye! Yes, it's pricey, but how much is your bike worth when you factor in getting stranded and then the trials of replacement. Here yo go:
http://tigrlock.com/
When it's done, I'll post it and you guys can feed my your criticisms, I'm thick skinned, I can take it! Until then, check out the TiGr lock, I supported these guys when they were on Kickstarter. Super smart design and a clever use of materials... plus it's light (unlike most bike locks), and not hideous to the eye! Yes, it's pricey, but how much is your bike worth when you factor in getting stranded and then the trials of replacement. Here yo go:
http://tigrlock.com/