Almax kit question

[captain_nesmo]

So, having collected my Triple Black this morning, my thoughts have turned to security.

From another post, I found this:

http://www.almax-security-chains.co...73&CAT_ID=73&P_ID=126&btnProduct=More+Details

...which looks like a great deal, and apparently the chain is pretty damn strong.

So, my question, is, how does the ground anchor actually stay in the ground? Having looked at the fitting instructions on the Hardie website, it appears that you drill down, then pop the anchor in, twist it, and away you go. What actually keeps it in the ground/wall? I was under the impression that a larger hole would need to be drilled, and filled with concrete while the anchor was in, to literally "anchor" it down.

I'm feeling super dumb today...

 

[bisbee]

Expanding sleeve anchor bolt similar to Rawl bolt with the look of it from the website Not so good in soft concrete floor or a Celcon type block wall imho

 

[RedRick Esq.]

I use the alma chain but found that this was a better anchor http://securityforbikes.com/torc-ground-anchor.php

Its a chemical fix thing and oh boy is it in

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

I use Pragmasis 19mm chain fed through a ground anchor set in concrete, and locked to a Pragmasis Pinch Pin through the rear hub with a Squires padlock. With this type of ground anchor its flush with the ground so nothing to trip over, easy to fill in if you no longer need it, cheap as chips @ £20 and pretty much impossible to lever out...

 

[Bungy]

^^That is a very nice solution^^

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

^^That is a very nice solution^^

Unless they come with a cordless angle grinder! But it's as sufficient as I need and only takes a few seconds to apply.

 

[Bendy toy]

You will need to wrap the axle pin with handlebar tape or some such to protect the inside of your axle. The plating is pretty rubbish.
The resin anchors are very solid. effectively bonded into the concrete. They can't be worked loose like a mechanical anchor.
If the floor has a weak mix, drill a large hole and sledge hammer a 1.5 to 2 metre long piece of 20mm rebar into the subsoil. The top end will need to be bent over get the supplier to loop the end for you so you can attach your anchor plate. Fill the hole with concrete around your new anchor.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

The pinch pin comes with heat shrink as protection.

 

[captain_nesmo]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

I think I need to do a bit of exploring in the front garden, to see exactly how the brickwork has been laid. Hopefully, what I find will dictate the most appropriate anchor solution.

 

[Bendy toy]

If storing the bike outside or in a wooden shed or over slabs/pavers you will need the hammered in rebar solution. It has to be deep to avoid being simply pulled out.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Hopefully, what I find will dictate the most appropriate anchor solution.

No shortage of wanchors on here mate.