Quality Lock with Some Flaws
Written: Oct 24 '05 (Updated Oct 31 '05)
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Product Rating:
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Pros: It is very strong
Its transportable
Unique design
Cons: Too small
Heavyish
Expensive (you get what you pay for)
The Bottom Line: I would buy it however if you have a quick release front wheel buy another lock to secure that.
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| samtuk's Full Review: Specialized Wedlock |
I am a student at Manchester Uni (UK) and bought this lock to cover a £500 (~$900) bike. It was pretty easy to use and I would recommend it however I have a few concerns. Firstly the Pro's.
Pros:
It is very strong and basically I doubt it can be broken without power tools.
It’s pretty transportable and I found it easy to just throw it in a bag.
Unique design
Cons:
It doesn’t fit round the frame back wheel and the front wheel so I had to buy a smaller lock to secure the front one.
Anyway I am happy with the lock overall and would recommend it to anyone.
As for tamper proof. Well somebody attempted to steal my bike today (hence why I’m prompted into writing the review) and the bike was still there when I went back. Basically it looks like the attempted to go through it with a hacksaw and they only managed to take the paint off. They did however also take a chisel and hammer to the locking mech and they have managed to bend the metal in such a way that I can’t get the lock off. So I still have my bike but I can’t ride it. Overall though I doubt anybody would be able to get the bike intact without some serious power tools. Shame it was damaged at all really and that’s why I have some concerns.
Sam
EDIT:
http://www.sam-t.co.uk/gallery/random/PA280015
http://www.sam-t.co.uk/gallery/random/PA280021
The above links show some photos of the damage they inflicted on the lock without actually getting it off.
Recommended:
Yes
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samtuk
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Member: Sam T
Location: UK, Manchester
Reviews written: 2
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About Me:
General Student at University of Manchester, UK.
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