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James
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9th Mar 12 at 17:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not sure which sub forum this should be in, so thought I'd put it here

Where is the best place to buy a heavy duty chain? It's going to be wrapped around a large concrete pillar and then my bike will be locked to it.

The standard bike security chains aren't long enough, it needs to be a good few metres.

Thanks.
spencer88
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9th Mar 12 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Builders merchants or a boat place.
jimmy 2.1
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9th Mar 12 at 17:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got an Oxford Monster chain and padlock from motorcycle dealers. Its an approved chain/lock combo too
James
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9th Mar 12 at 17:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Didn't really want to spend a fortune, the bike will be stored in my underground parking so it's already pretty secure, I just wanted to stop people walking off with it.
Matty SRi
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9th Mar 12 at 17:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HEAVY-MOTORBIKE-PADLOCK-COMBINATION-BICYCLE/dp/B005QB24XY
Long enough?
spencer88
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9th Mar 12 at 17:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Builders merchants should be cheap enough and sold by the metre.
James
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9th Mar 12 at 17:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Matty that one looks good, I'll check tonight if 2 metres is long enough, it's a pretty hefty pillar that it needs to go round.

Thanks!
Matty SRi
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9th Mar 12 at 17:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just had another quick look around the interwebz and struggling to find 1 bigger than 2m
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9th Mar 12 at 18:00   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
B&Q also sells by the metre, so it can be as long as you want.

No idea on the cost though.
Sunz
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9th Mar 12 at 18:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If you are serious about protecting your bike then get an Almax chain.

They make super strong chains which are properly tested.

I had a Oxford hardcore XL, about £70s worth and it got chopped with bolt cutters, all this gold rating, thatcham approved rating means bugger all as well.

A pair of 32" or 42" record bolt cutters will destroy all them thatcham approved chains.
Sunz
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9th Mar 12 at 18:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
I've got an Oxford Monster chain and padlock from motorcycle dealers. Its an approved chain/lock combo too


Bolt Cutters vs Oxford Monster


I think the monster is approved for about 5 minutes attack time.
jimmy 2.1
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9th Mar 12 at 18:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
5 mins is long enough for me to get dressed and bat them over the head if my bikes are getting stolen!
_Allan_
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9th Mar 12 at 19:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
+1 for Almax. Only chain worth having and they'll do any length you require if you shop direct.
Simon
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9th Mar 12 at 23:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got an almax for my bike with one of their ground anchors too. Seemed best option when I was looking

 
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