Cable or Chain?

[AntMan530]

I went to buy an extra lock for my bike due to the Kryptonite malfunction/flaw or rumor. I had two options, a really thick chain, or semi thick cable.

Of my two options, I bought the cable as reccomended by one of the employees. Did I make the right choice? It was less expensive than the chain, but he said it the cable is tougher to cut then the chain.

I intend to use this with my u-lock, so I should be fine, but I was curious about what you guys thought.

 

[AntMan530]

bump...because im curious

 

[Chompman]

Best option is a guard dog connected to your bike

 

[Eli]

Unless it's some sort of supercable, it seems that it would be much easier to cut than a chain.

You get enough leverage, and you'll go through a cable like butter. Same thing with a chain, really.

A chain will take slightly longer to cut since you have to cut through both sides of a link.

 

[damonpip]

With a bolt cutter, a cable is usually harder to cut because the cable will flatten out instead of being cut. A chain is much easier to cut with a bolt cutter. It is however very easy to cut a cable with a large cable cutter (like for large electrical cables).

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: damonpip
With a bolt cutter, a cable is usually harder to cut because the cable will flatten out instead of being cut. A chain is much easier to cut with a bolt cutter. It is however very easy to cut a cable with a large cable cutter (like for large electrical cables).

That does make sense.. I guess I've never cut a cable.. lol

 

[Nitemare]

I work in the hardware department at a home improvement store. There is heavy duty hardened steel that is nearly impossible to cut with bolt cutters. Other than that I hate cutting the cables because like another person said it flattens out and is hard to cut. There is only a couple of cutters that can cut them in the store.

The only problem is a hacksaw cuts them like butter...

 

[DrPizza]

It's a moot point. If someone wants to cut it, they're going to have a tool big enough for the job (or a hacksaw). The only difference is how much they grunt while doing it.

 

[AntMan530]

thanks for the feedback all...

 

[TitanDiddly]

Cable is messier for vandals to deal with. But as Dr. Pizza said, all you can do is discourage them and slow them down- if they want youre bike, they'll have it.

 

[TechnoKid]

hmm...cable and chain?

 

[So]

Melt your bike down and fuse it to a pole with a massive electrical current whenever you leave it, when you come back, pass the current through the bike in the other direction to get your bike back to normal.

 

[Brutuskend]

I use a BIG FREAKING CABLE lock.

Or I did until we tried to open one just like it with a pen at work today.

It's NOT a rumor, you really CAN open those round key type locks with a pen.

We pulled ALL our locks that use that type of key off the selves today.

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I use a BIG FREAKING CABLE lock.

Or I did until we tried to open one just like it with a pen at work today.

It's NOT a rumor, you really CAN open those round key type locks with a pen.

We pulled ALL our locks that use that type of key off the selves today.

Is that just a Kryptonite or all of them?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I use a BIG FREAKING CABLE lock.

Or I did until we tried to open one just like it with a pen at work today.

It's NOT a rumor, you really CAN open those round key type locks with a pen.

We pulled ALL our locks that use that type of key off the selves today.

Is that just a Kryptonite or all of them?

ANY lock that uses a round key.

Vending machines... you name it!

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I use a BIG FREAKING CABLE lock.

Or I did until we tried to open one just like it with a pen at work today.

It's NOT a rumor, you really CAN open those round key type locks with a pen.

We pulled ALL our locks that use that type of key off the selves today.

Is that just a Kryptonite or all of them?

ANY lock that uses a round key.

Vending machines... you name it!

:evil:

 

[Nitemare]

Car battery and copper wiring = fun

 

[Zanix]

Get a pipe one,


edit: I know that wasn't one of the choices, but I thought that would be the best one if you didn't know.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Get one of those quick-release axles. Then pull a wheel off and carry it with you :laugh:

 

[habib89]

well since a chain cutter is made to cut chains.. i would say the cable wins.. but i think if they really wanted your bike, it'll be gone