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Title: Radcity 4 - secondary lock suggestion
Post by: BricksNkicks on May 27, 2022, 07:27:39 PM
Hello all,

     Happy to be part of this group after purchasing a Radcity 4 for my daughter and I to navigate the city we live in (Vancouver, BC). I purchased a 110 cm ABUS lock as a primary lock, but have seen suggestions of getting a secondary lock to perhaps lock up my rear tire to the frame as a deterrent. Can anyone suggest one for me, or perhaps any other suggestions you may have for locking up the bike. Look forward to hearing your responses.

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Radcity 4 - secondary lock suggestion
Post by: JimInPT on May 28, 2022, 01:03:12 PM
I have a MiniST2; this is my quickly-accessible folding lock for basic casual use:  https://amzn.to/3mnxEQI perhaps yours is the 110cm version of this?

For more-secure situations (extremely rare where I live), I have two more ABUS products:  this lock  https://amzn.to/3zjM780 and this cable, to handle lampposts, trees etc.  https://amzn.to/3NgNfO1 - below is a photo of how I have the latter two mounted to my small basket; the folder is on the bottle-holder mount.

For very-casual situations (coffee stop with bike in sight, for instance), I just push the remote button to set this alarm hidden under my rear rack:  https://amzn.to/3tcmand

The big U-lock and cable are gross overkill solutions for my small rural town, but bring peace of mind and can handle most needs no matter where my bike roams, hopefully with me on it.

Happy riding!
Title: Re: Radcity 4 - secondary lock suggestion
Post by: BricksNkicks on May 28, 2022, 03:03:19 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on May 28, 2022, 01:03:12 PM
I have a MiniST2; this is my quickly-accessible folding lock for basic casual use:  https://amzn.to/3mnxEQI perhaps yours is the 110cm version of this?

For more-secure situations (extremely rare where I live), I have two more ABUS products:  this lock  https://amzn.to/3zjM780 and this cable, to handle lampposts, trees etc.  https://amzn.to/3NgNfO1 - below is a photo of how I have the latter two mounted to my small basket; the folder is on the bottle-holder mount.

For very-casual situations (coffee stop with bike in sight, for instance), I just push the remote button to set this alarm hidden under my rear rack:  https://amzn.to/3tcmand

The big U-lock and cable are gross overkill solutions for my small rural town, but bring peace of mind and can handle most needs no matter where my bike roams, hopefully with me on it.

Happy riding!

Thank you very much for responding, great information to build off.
Title: Re: Radcity 4 - secondary lock suggestion
Post by: jastewart325 on June 21, 2022, 09:30:13 PM
I have a City 5 Plus and right away bought a fairly expensive ABUS folding lock, but now I don't usually carry or use it. I have the frame/wheel lock on my rear wheel, and the chain that plugs into it. I believe it is adequate security for an hour or two in public places. I really consider it two locks because you would have to cut the chain and defeat the frame lock (I'm not sure how). I also have a motion alarm that I sometimes engage.