Attaching security chain?

[Deleted account 200502001]

I intend to install a ground anchor into my garage floor, but before I do so I need to locate it in the correct position in relation to the bike. So what are the best areas of a GSA to loop a chain around to help secure my bike?

 

[STUBBS]

how longs the chain for starters

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Haven't purchased it yet, but I'll buy one long enough to do the job.

 

[Blackal]

Consider reversing your bike back against the wall, and mount a wall-anchor instead.

Thread the chain through the rear wheel hub.

Al

 

[GS_or_bust]

+1 for through the hub.

 

[Timolgra]

Bike on main stand, chain through front wheel and stand...... If the chains the right length you can't get the bike off the stand.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Ground anchor through front wheel & around Telelever

Can't push it then, can you

 

[Wapping]

Where you put it will to some extent or another depend on the other clutter in your garage. Wherever you decide, make sure it's reasonably easy to use or you'll get bored very quickly, leaving the expensive chain and lock to gather dust.

 

[jeff]

+1 for through the hub.

I am not sure, but seem to remember cases where owners have returned to find a chained rear wheel , and nothing else?

 

[paul08]

Have recently watched a Youtube video that someone gave the link to in another thread: it showed a "test" of the ability of bike chains to resist an attack with a set of chain cutters. No chain survived. However, the thing that struck me at the end was that the more 'resistant' chains were only beaten by the guy using considerable force on the levers of the cutter. And to achieve this, they had one lever on the ground, so that all the effort could be applied to the remaining lever of the cutter. There was no way that they could get the same cutting pressure by pressing the two levers together with their hands.

- so, I always try to make sure that the chain is at some point threaded through the bike frame and that it does not dangle down onto the ground, thus making it bloody difficult for the toe-rag!

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I am not sure, but seem to remember cases where owners have returned to find a chained rear wheel , and nothing else?

Have recently watched a Youtube video that someone gave the link to in another thread: it showed a "test" of the ability of bike chains to resist an attack with a set of chain cutters. No chain survived. However, the thing that struck me at the end was that the more 'resistant' chains were only beaten by the guy using considerable force on the levers of the cutter. And to achieve this, they had one lever on the ground, so that all the effort could be applied to the remaining lever of the cutter. There was no way that they could get the same cutting pressure by pressing the two levers together with their hands.

- so, I always try to make sure that the chain is at some point threaded through the bike frame and that it does not dangle down onto the ground, thus making it bloody difficult for the toe-rag!

TELELEVER - handy for keeping chain off floor, nice horizontal platform, - just right for keeping a chain off the floor but through front wheel

That's why BMW put it on

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Thanks for the replies. A mate of mine had his bike stolen from his garage, the burglars got through the chain in seconds and didn't even use cutters. Not sure if I should post how they did it on a public forum?

 

[Toddmeister]

I intend to install a ground anchor into my garage floor, but before I do so I need to locate it in the correct position in relation to the bike. So what are the best areas of a GSA to loop a chain around to help secure my bike?

I use these guys: http://securityforbikes.com

I got the anti-pinch pin which fits through the rear axle. You then only need a very short chain (0.8m) to secure to the Torc ground anchor. I bought the 19mm as it can't be bolt cropped. Padlock is the Squire SS65CS-XLN. With this set up virtually the whole chain plus padlock are off the ground.

It's quite an expensive set up as locks go, but cheap compared to the cost of the bike, insurance excess etc. if you give them a call they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

^^That anti pinch pin looks useful, i'll have to check what size I need for my GSA. Almax are about to release their new Series V 22mm chain, but haven't released dates yet.

 

[Blackal]

Through rear hub an to a wall anchor - for two reasons...........

1). You can easily keep chain off ground.
2). Most garage floors will not have a great thickness of concrete above hardcore only. Walls should have greater strength.


Al

 

[Giles]

The bottom line is, If they want it, they'll have it.

Your job is to make it hard work, and to make them think..'Ahh feck it ... there's a bloke in the next street along that's got a bike in his garage ... lets nick that one instead'.

So to that end, try not to advertise the fact that you've got a bike (try and avoid the sunday ritual of 'bike on driveway with a bucket of soapy suds' for all and sunder to see - get it round the back and clean it ..), always lock it (I agree with Trixie), maybe put more than one lock on it ('feck me - the blokes got a chain, a disc lock and he's parked his car in front of the garage ... lets find another bike to nick .. '), think about security lighting, and maybe a cctv camera (even if it's a dummy).

Make it too much work. Make mateyboys bike in the next street an easier option ...

 

[RideTheWind]

http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

These chains are the business. Expensive but worth every penny. Links to utube & tests. They supply ground anchors too. Made in England.

 

[RideTheWind]

The bottom line is, If they want it, they'll have it.

Your job is to make it hard work, and to make them think..'Ahh feck it ... there's a bloke in the next street along that's got a bike in his garage ... lets nick that one instead'.

So to that end, try not to advertise the fact that you've got a bike (try and avoid the sunday ritual of 'bike on driveway with a bucket of soapy suds' for all and sunder to see - get it round the back and clean it ..), always lock it (I agree with Trixie), maybe put more than one lock on it ('feck me - the blokes got a chain, a disc lock and he's parked his car in front of the garage ... lets find another bike to nick .. '), think about security lighting, and maybe a cctv camera (even if it's a dummy).

Make it too much work. Make mateyboys bike in the next street an easier option ...

All good advice. Think about running an alarm from the house too. ADT can hook up the garage (if its close enough to the house) Failing that, buy a pitbull & teach it how to use a shotgun

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

These chains are the business. Expensive but worth every penny. Links to utube & tests. They supply ground anchors too. Made in England.

Im waiting for their Series V 22mm chain to be released, until then I'm using a 16mm chain with a Squires padlock. Im also about to install one of these ground anchors..

 

[Toddmeister]

^^That anti pinch pin looks useful, i'll have to check what size I need for my GSA. Almax are about to release their new Series V 22mm chain, but haven't released dates yet.

Pinch pin in situ on my LC. Sorry can't remember what size you need. I also put disc lock on the front, plus all the stuff Giles recommends (good advice), AND have locked up all the power tools in a secure cabinet!