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Bike chain (for lock, not pedaling) question

narlus

narlus

Eastcoast Softcore
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Hey, not sure if this is the best place for this question as it's been ages since i've posted but here goes.

i have an old Kryptonite NYC Fahgettaboudit lock and chain combo but would like to use a smaller chain as the one i have is pretty long and weighs a ton... it's probably around 5' long and i really only need one about 2' feet. the lock works fine so i don't want to shell out for the combo, i just want a shorter and lighter chain for locking my bike up in the city for short errands.

any suggestions? I did find this chain but i don't think my existing lock can fit through the chain links

thanks!
 
Nick

Nick

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I think those NYC chains are too heavy. I use a 8', 1/2 braided cable and a padlock with a disc-style keyed lock.

for the lightest option, but not the best protection, check out the small ski locks. Retractable steel cable, 4 digit combo. fits in your pocket.
 
narlus

narlus

Eastcoast Softcore
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Nick said:
I think those NYC chains are too heavy. I use a 8', 1/2 braided cable and a padlock with a disc-style keyed lock.

for the lightest option, but not the best protection, check out the small ski locks. Retractable steel cable, 4 digit combo. fits in your pocket.
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yeah that is just asking for my bike to get yanked.
 
narlus

narlus

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Westy

Westy

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Nick said:
I think those NYC chains are too heavy. I use a 8', 1/2 braided cable and a padlock with a disc-style keyed lock.

for the lightest option, but not the best protection, check out the small ski locks. Retractable steel cable, 4 digit combo. fits in your pocket.
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Braided cable can be clipped through easily. I had a key break off in a lock and was astonished when I was able to cut through it with little more than a pair of shitty side cutter in about 1 minute, it was a pretty decent sized cable, 3/8" or so.
 
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Leafy

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Westy said:
Braided cable can be clipped through easily. I had a key break off in a lock and was astonished when I was able to cut through it with little more than a pair of shitty side cutter in about 1 minute, it was a pretty decent sized cable, 3/8" or so.
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So can that dinky krytonite chain. You gotta go with 1/2" or larger grade 80 or 100 chain so that on abrasive tools or industrial hydraulic shears can cut it.
 
narlus

narlus

Eastcoast Softcore
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Leafy said:
So can that dinky krytonite chain. You gotta go with 1/2" or larger grade 80 or 100 chain so that on abrasive tools or industrial hydraulic shears can cut it.
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is it that dinky though?
bicyclewarehouse.com

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Bike Chain 1410 and Disc Lock

Kryptonite New York Series chains feature an oval crossbar disc lock and 6-sided 3t hardened Manganese steel links, designed to defeat maximum attacks. This chain lock is ideal for extreme security needs in high crime areas.
bicyclewarehouse.com bicyclewarehouse.com

there's definitely a balance between risk and portability/weight.
 
Jm_

Jm_

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And what you could potentially use as weapon to beat back people.
 
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