Oxford Monster Disc Lock Yellow - Sold Secure Gold OF36M

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Oxford Monster Disc Lock Yellow - Sold Secure Gold OF36M

It comes with two keys and the bold yellow colour acts as a deterrent – potential thieves will spot the device from far away and think better than to try to steal your bike.The sturdy design has a push-down 7mm locking pin made of tough steel, protecting your pride and joy against theft. The 11mm hardened steel shackle on the Mammoth Security disc lock make it one of our top 5 for strength alone.

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The Nemesis is small enough to fit under the seat or in a storage box and offers much more security than is typical for this size of disc lock. Please do check out the dozens of other reviews of bike locks to be sure you get the security that best suits your needs and budget. The ZD10 alarmed disc lock has a reassuring heft to it, yet it’s compact enough to fit into the pocket of my textiles without feeling too bulky. Again let down in testing by a vulnerability to sledge-hammer attacks, this is a far-from likely method for thieves; it’s also easy to beat by not giving them room to swing and by keeping the chain off the floor.

Using security on your bike is about making it harder to attack than another; it’s about dissuading a thief. However, the alarm itself can be replaced, making the product long-lasting and great value for money.

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Abus have long been at the forefront of bike security, and this 8008 is a serious unit that also features a 100dB alarm to deter anyone who's not deaf from tampering with it. Manufacturers submit their products to the Warwickshire-based testing house (also home to the Master Locksmiths Association) to receive a grading based on the resistance to attack. Don’t forget to grab a disc lock reminder cable to help prevent the embarrassing 3mph spill if you try to ride away with your lock attached. And if you are unfortunate enough to have your bike stolen, you can’t always expect the police to turn up and dust for prints. Besides it being an expensive process for an already stretched public service, the scene of a motorbike theft is often simply a space where it used to be.Essentially a U-shaped padlock with a plastic-coated shackle to prevent damaging the bike's brake disc, this lock from Mammoth is simplicity itself. Oxford Boss Alarmed Disc Lock– 14mm shackle and a great option if you want a disc lock that will hold a chain too. These ratings aren't the be-all-and-end-all (as some quality manufacturers don't submit their products for testing) but if a lock has a rating it's a sign it's up to the job. Make sure you see a Sold Secure ‘Motorcycle’ (or ‘Ground Anchor’) rating; if it just says ‘Sold Secure’ it could be rated to bicycle level.

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Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this page, we never allow this to influence product selections. It comes with a built-in alarm that sounds after an initial warning beep if there is movement but no key.Like anything, it can be defeated given the time and tools, but the clever design makes this very hard to attack and a superb solution. Our tests involve angle grinder attacks, 42” bolt-croppers, sledge hammer (unlikely as it’s noisy and awkward, but a good sign of the quality of hardening in chains), freeze spray and other tools such as pry bars, lump hammers, claw hammers, drills and hacksaws. If your motorbike is very valuable, you’ll want a disc lock like the Detecto to keep it safe and secure. Motorcycle and scooter security is about making your machine less desirable than another, so using any lock can do that. A variation on a theme, this long-shackle lock from Oxford can also be used with a chain to secure the bike to a fixed object.