Chain & Ground Anchors?

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  1. sinewave

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    Is this the best one to get as the manufacturer deems it to be?


    Is a 2m long chain adequate for Touring and locking two bikes together in the absence of owt to lock to?

    All Products --- Almax Security Chains Ltd

    Ta muchly! :)
     
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    Don't know if I would fancy touring with a large chain in the rucksack. Those things weigh plenty mate ;)
     
  3. lambeth longshanks

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    That's exactly what I use. The series 3 would be better for touring, shipmate. Almax will tell you that the 4 is more a stay at home chain. But I manage. It goes in a Kriega tailpack. I wouldn't put it in a rucksack. It's a lump and it'll take out a kidney if you have a spill.
     
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    Not used em meslf but this video is quite compelling...
     
  5. ray

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    Those chains look the bollocks!!
     
  6. sinewave

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    Will be Touring with a Ventura setup so weight (relatively) won't be an issue.

    Predominantly the chain etc is for Garage use mostly.


    So bottom line, weight aside, this chain is the Bollox then? :D
     
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    As far as I can work out they are, shipmate. Most scum will look at that red sleeve and move onto one of those Oxford ones where the links are welded with sparklers.
     
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    I've got a series 3 currently welding my bike to the garage floor. I've had it for a few years now. I really wouldn't want to carry it around on the bike though as it's a hell of a lump of metal.
     
  10. JM1

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    Almax chain, Squire SS65C padlock & Rhino ground anchor for me.
     
  11. ray

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    Now I'm looking for a chain to leave at work (chained to railings) for when I use the bike (summer riding really).

    Question is, would the series 4 be overkill and should I just go for the series 3?
     
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    The chain will be stronger than the railings probably
     
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  13. lambeth longshanks

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    ^^^^^^^^ That's the danger. And I wouldn't leave the chain on the railings permanently as sometimes they'll chop it overnight and the next day they'll be coming for your unchained bike.
     
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    Overkill is good in my book, it's served me well over the years but less so my bank account! :rolleyes:
     
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