NationalMyth t1_itzoumr wrote
I've got a super thick Kryptonite chain on my hyperscorpion. Registered, they claim to pay the cost of whatever the lock might fail to protect.
I've had mine locked around town, our back, and in front of my house for over a year so far.
NationalMyth t1_itzp0b5 wrote
I run the chain through the wheel and the frame, so even if whatever the bike is secured to fails, they have to lug around a super heavy bike that will not be able to be rolled away.
ccbmtg OP t1_iu30gcx wrote
well, what's funny is I had the battery inside to charge so they basically did just roll or ride away on a 70 pound singlespeed bike. that shit was miserable to pedal with no assistance lol.
todareistobmore t1_iu0vltx wrote
Above a really basic level, a better bike lock's a deterrent rather than a guarantee. I'm not sure what to attribute it to that theft by portable angle grinder isn't more common in Baltimore.
That said, if you're riding an e-bike, there's no reason not to carry the extra 5 or whatever pounds a good chain is vs. a cheaper one, bc deterrents are good in and of themselves.
ccbmtg OP t1_iu30sao wrote
hence me just ordering the kryptonite new York. that lock was really just intended for quick runs into a shop where it was usually still in view, I was just stressed and pressed for time and didn't use my abus u-lock and cable, since I was planning on riding it not long after locking it and didn't feel like breaking out the cover either.
saw kryptonite has cement anchors too, wish id have checked their site out earlier. what little space there is in front of my apartment, could have definitely still worked that.
todareistobmore t1_iu37rng wrote
Oof, my sympathies. Leaving your bike unlocked for a few minutes is the sort of thing that should be okay and usually is.
If you haven't done so, see if you can find the serial number for your bike and report it to the police in case they end up recovering it. I'm not on FB these days but if you post in the Bikemore group, there at least used to be a couple of other groups for Baltimore and/or DC for missing/stolen bikes and people can share there or point you in the right direction.
Make sure you register your new lock and save the receipt bc kryptonite will want that if you ever have to file a claim with them. And fwiw I'll keep an eye out but I hope it turns up soon.
ccbmtg OP t1_iu5umgp wrote
yeah my dumbass didn't record the serial number either but the Manufacturer seems like they might have some idea to help me get it still. fingers crossed I spose...
todareistobmore t1_iu60ie3 wrote
Oof. Again super relatable, the only time I've had a bike I'd bought new stolen, thankfully the shop had written down the serial number (I ...might take a hint and write all mine down this weekend?).
Hopefully somebody can give you good advice if BPD isn't responsive in terms of making sure it doesn't end up going to auction. Mine had been stolen out of my house as part of a burglary so they came and took the report but never confirmed they did anything with the serial numbers I'd given them. Between that and the bike having been a tragic money pit, as soon as the insurance check came through I'd started planning the bike I'd want whether or not the old one was ever found. As it turns out, it wasn't and it's all for the best.
ccbmtg OP t1_iu30d12 wrote
yeah, seeing their anti-theft warranty had me sold right away, already ordered the new York, seems their heaviest and safest chain lock.
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