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From: richl@daemon.UUCP (Rick Lindsley)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: lock recommendations?
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Date: Sat, 16-Jun-84 03:23:08 EDT
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Posted: Sat Jun 16 03:23:08 1984
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I use a 1/4" steel cable (coated with plastic it's more like a 1/2 "
across) in conjunction with a sturdy padlock. When I bought the cable I
spent a little extra to buy it "pre-coiled" and I've never regretted
spending the extra money. I wrap it around my bike seat, but actually
prefer it in my backpack or front pack if I'm using one. The fact that
I have to carry a key around never bothers me because I always have to
take a house key anyway!  I just put it on my key ring with everything
else.

The padlock is a Master padlock, with no special key shape or anything.
I've heard that cable can be cut or locks can be sawed, but I really
think the deterrent is the thing (don't make it easy).

Those combo locks with 3 or 4 wheels with numbers on them are worth far
less than the $4-$6 one pays for them. I can pick them with no special
tools in less than 5 minutes. Imagine what a professional could do.

Rick Lindsley
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