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HarryB

22/7/2007 at 10:41pm
Location: South Notts
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Just thinking of taking our push bikes with us for the first time and was wondering what people use for keeping them safe on site. We dont use an awning. I have a cable lock which I cold use but dont fancy tying them to the van.

What do you all use.

harryb

Susiewong

22/7/2007 at 11:30pm
Location: Devizes Wilts
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We use one of these if away on our own, there is usually a fence post, tree or EHU point to fasten it to but have used the A frame if none available and just a normal bike lock if away with UKCS members.

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HarryB

23/7/2007 at 5:37pm
Location: South Notts
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Sue

thanks for that, it looks a useful tool. Read your reply at 8 this morning and sent an e-mail to the company asking for a local stockist. As yet no reply. Pity really, thought they may have been a bit quicker.

harryb

Chalkie56

23/7/2007 at 9:00pm
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If taking two bikes usually each bike has a lock; Lock the first bike to one of the legs and lock the second to the first bike job done.

Jafa

23/7/2007 at 9:23pm
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HarryB - they sell cable lock alarms like Sue referred to on Ebay, £20 ish.

rabb_uk

23/7/2007 at 10:08pm
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Hi We normally have four bikes with us and I use a chain through all of them then through the A frame or use one of the dog spiral anchors screw it in securely then use a bike lock it's very hard to unscrew it as the chain\lock tightens up as you turn it stopping it turning all the way

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Ant searcy

24/7/2007 at 2:03pm
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Always chain our bikes up to the rear handles on the caravan, and then cover with a cycle cover.

Rainbowsend

24/7/2007 at 9:42pm
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We use two sturdy cable locks and put one through the front wheels and frame, the other through the back wheels and frame. We link one of the locks to our bike rack (as we have a motorhome) but you could put it through your A frame or if out find a railing or sturdy tree.

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HarryB

25/7/2007 at 2:22pm
Location: South Notts
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Just to say thanks for the replies.

It is now into the third day since I sent an e-mail to the bike lock site and as yet no reply. Musn't want the business.

harryb

bagofbones

25/7/2007 at 8:15pm
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You can get a Lock Alarm from Towsure. They're £21.75. Mail-order available. Think postage is about £4.95.

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Twinone

25/7/2007 at 9:37pm
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We chain ours through the A frame.

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sean o broin

27/7/2007 at 11:48am
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Harry B

Those locks are available from our local Tesco.

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