“My bike was stolen.” The words hit me like a brick, with many emotions close behind. Shock, disbelief, anger. It wasn’t my bike that was stolen, but it was a bike I had put lots of love and effort into for Jessie. I felt powerless. The bike lock had been […]
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Gear Recommendations: It’s been over a year since I first posted about angle grinder resistant locks like the Litelok X1, and it’s been great to see more of them out on the streets! I’ve seen angle grinder resistant, anti-grinder, angle grinder proof locks like the Abus Super Extreme 2500, Kryptonite […]
Gear Recommendation: The angle grinder resistant Litelok X1 to keep your pricey bike safe! FYI the Litelok X1 Moto is literally the exact same lock but has a different name to indicate it works for motorcycles too. If you don’t need as much locking area, the Litelok X1 Mini is […]
“I’d love to bike there, but I’m scared to leave my bike outside.” This is a genuine fear for bike commuters everywhere, and it needs to end. There’s always reason for concern about how, where, and how long you lock your bike, but with a few simple tools these concerns […]
Gear recommendations: Since this Abus lock is discontinued, my current favorite lock is the Seatylock Mason U-lock that has all the traits described in this post and is a Sold Secure Diamond lock that gives you security at a great price point and unbelievable weight. I wrote a standalone review on the Seatylock Mason […]