BoldonLad
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- South Tyneside
Someone may have already suggested this, but, how about looking for a hoodie wearing scroat, slip them £10 to "steal" your bike for you?, while you wait and act as lookout 
Can you cut a U-bolt with a forty quid cordless angle grinder?
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swee'pea99
Legendary Member
Rust how very dare you. That is patina mate, patina. You can't buy that innit.
Anyway, sorry to bring a thread to a juddering halt, but it's all over folks and the answer to the OP would appear to be a pretty resounding 'yes':
Very relieved, me. Didn't like leaving my beloved in a Sainsbury's car park for two nights.
So that's that. Thanks again for all responses.
Anyway, sorry to bring a thread to a juddering halt, but it's all over folks and the answer to the OP would appear to be a pretty resounding 'yes':
Very relieved, me. Didn't like leaving my beloved in a Sainsbury's car park for two nights.
So that's that. Thanks again for all responses.
AndyRM
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- North Shields
Glad to hear you got sorted. May invest in a similar bit of kit.
Was it this one - with a security level of 8 (Sold Secure Silver)? Do I need to upgrade if a £40 grinder can take it off.
https://mobil.abus.com/uk/Consumer/Bicycle-locks/U-Shackle-Locks-Bike/Ultra-410
https://mobil.abus.com/uk/Consumer/Bicycle-locks/U-Shackle-Locks-Bike/Ultra-410
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
Anyone with enough determination will get through anything. Lock makers can go on about security ratings all they like, but that's unfortunately just how it is.
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swee'pea99
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It was. And as AndyRM says, I fear an upgrade would make naff all difference. This is the second 'name' u-bolt I've cut with an angle grinder, and neither took me a minute. I'm pretty sure that if I knew what I was doing, I could get it down to 20 seconds, tops. I'm guessing the costlier ones would maybe resist a bit more, but I don't think the £40 beast would be thwarted.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Considering a new career? It would be a shame to let your investment in your new angle grinder go to waste.
Alex321
Veteran
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- South Wales
There are now a few locks out there which are supposed to be anti-angle grinder.
AndyRM
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- North Shields
Nice. But £250 for the X3?! And a three month waiting time? I don't see how that's a sustainable model for the company making them.
classic33
Leg End Member
Motorbike lock.
vickster
Legendary Member
I seem to recall that big tough chains like used for motorbikes are tougher to cut with an angle grinder (although not ideal to lug around when going shopping or whatever).
I've been quite happy with my Abus Granit X, I've used for reasonably nice bikes in Central London (with a cable or a smaller D lock for front wheel), but those are probably north of £100 now?
I've been quite happy with my Abus Granit X, I've used for reasonably nice bikes in Central London (with a cable or a smaller D lock for front wheel), but those are probably north of £100 now?
The X1 is the one aimed more at bicycles, and it's £149 and a 7 day lead time. As the guideline says spend at least 10% of the bike cost on the lock, it's not a bad investment if you have a decent bike. Must be sustainable as they keep selling out
Err..... No
Lost my first bike outside the local town hall. The bike (a Marin full sus) had an large Oxford chain on it. They ignored the chain and cut where there is a link to the end of the chain. Must be the weak spot. As it was outside the Town Hall, must have been quick and professional.
Presume when we chose a securing mechanism, manufacturers will direct us to the positive elements of their products but fail to point out where it might be lacking.
