Best chain?

[Grimeric]

I am looking at getting a chain to secure my bike for when I start to commute on it.
Can anyone recommend a good company? A mate has said forget any chain unless its Almax. I've had a quick look at the website and they have some impressive boasts. Can a chain really be that secure?
Also what is the general size chain I'd roughy need? I know this is a funny question to ask and it depends what I'm chaining to but is a one meter chain long enough to secure a bike to something like a lamppost or a metal pole? I'm also considering a ground anchor for home use so would I need longer for that?
Much appreciated.

Grim

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I have an old hefty Hein Gericke one that I used. It's about a metre long or so. Does me.

Almax stuff is good, but pretty heavy.
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[gavcarter]

the ones with hungry dobermans on the end seem to work quite well....

[Grimeric]

[gavcarter]

just take one https://www.fosilfueled.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dogs_vs_goats_006_10042013.jpg

[Joncrete Cungle]

Almax or Pragmasis. Having had 2 bikes stolen while using inferior products, I am loathe to use anything else. Had no bikes nicked since I upgraded to Almax and Pragmasis, had a couple of half hearted looks / attempts / lifting the cover off etc.

Get some rope and thread it through your bike and round whatever you intend to lock your bike to perhaps add a little bit on to make locking / unlocking easier.

I would also get something else perhaps a decent disc lock as additional security / deterrent. All chains can be cut quickly with the right gear, some quicker than others, nothing is unbeatable especially with the new battery cutting gear.

Hopefully in before some derp chimes in with if dem wants it badz dem will takez it.

[NooBish-AbbZ]

a few months back i ordered a 1m almax chain thinking it'd be long enough for lamposts etc. They gave me a phone call back asking what would it be used for, saying it wouldn't be long enough for my needs. (Great service on their part)

I then recently ordered a 1.8m Series 3 which is plenty long enough and actually goes through my wheel twice. It help's that i used a Y-anchor as that shortens the amount needed.

I also have a 1,7m oxford chain which is just about long enough for lamposts
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Grimeric]

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Looping around those bicycle hoops, railings, and ground anchors.[/quote]

That sounds bang on then, there is one of them bicycle loop things where I intend to park it. Strange thing is there is another dude who parks his gsxr there too but he never sticks it through the hoop, just his rear wheel. I find that a little strange.

[sabian92]

I've got a Pragmasis 16mm, 2 metre long chain.

If they can get through that without me hearing (it lives under my bedroom window and it's jangly as fuck when you move it) they can keep the bike.

It does weigh 6kg-ish though. You'll need a seatpack or similar to carry it (don't put it in a packback as if you come off it'll fuck your spine up).

[Rogerborg]

I use two metres of 16mm long link lift/anchor chain from eBay @ £15 per metre delivered. About 1/5th the price of Almax / Pragmasis with most of the "nick the next bike along, pikey" deterrence factor. You won't be cropping that by hand, you'll be cutting through it if you really want it.

I wouldn't go with (much) less than 2m. One neat trick that you can do with 2m is to park the bike right next to an anchor point then put the chain over/under the bike and lock it to the frame on the other side. I find this more convenient and less fiddly than having to leave and work in a gap betwixt bike and anchor.
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[covent.gardens]

I got a 2m Series 4 Almax off eBay second hand for a good saving over the new price. If padlock is included, remind the seller to package the keys sensibly so they do not get crushed under the weight of the chain (or you will be bending them back into shape and they'll never fit quite right again - thanks whoever I bought my chain from ).

By the way, when they all say a Series 4 is heavy... it is. As in if you place it over your shoulder in a loop, it'll soon start cutting off the blood supply to your shoulder and leaving an indent. You can still transport it on the bike though if you're sensible about it, I fit mine in a backpack then tie it down good to the pillion seat.

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[Benno]

[Grimeric]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will look into the lifting chain rogerburg.

What about disc locks? Are they worth it? Any makes to avoid?

[Rogerborg]

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[Cadbury]

I've got a 13mm pragmasis chain at 1.2m length as my everyday carry chain.

I purchased it with the 'noose' end, basically a large circular link which enables you to wrap it around/through in ways that you wouldn't normally be able to - also makes the chain seem longer than it is. My 1.2m is perfect. Teamed with a pair of disk locks its a good combo.

https://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mCxLszjzLntbaIHvrrv7pGw.jpg You can see the noose end here.

[Rogerborg]

^^^
That would be my choice if you can't or won't carry 2m of 16mm.
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[Northern Monkey]

I've got a 2m 16mm chain. I only use it at home though, it's too heavy to carry about imho. I'd ony plan on carrying it with me if I was going to park my bike in the bronx (or Stoke)

[Doomsnite]

Got a 1.5m series 3 almax. Big old thing but still manage to carry it in my US20 bag along with gym kit and lunch on the pillion seat. Coupled with a Y anchor which I've just installed in the new garden
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[Rogerborg]

Yup, 2m x 16mm ("series 3") + 1.5kg of lock is no bother at all in a tail pack.
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