Recommend a lock with loud alarm

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

Yes, I know no one pays attention to them - I just want the alarm to wake ME up. It doesn't even make a huge difference if it's a disc lock or a padlock.

I keep my bike in a communal garage, chained to a lamppost with a 19mm Pragmasis chain. Since the garage is right above my bedroom, I want a lock with alarm simply in the hope that, should any distinguished gentleman make an attempt on my bike, the alarm would wake me up.

In fact, I might leave the alarmed lock in the garage and not even carry it with me, as I understand (but happy to be proven wrong) all these locks offer less security than my 19mm Abus u-lock I keep in the topbox, and which I use when out and about.

I'd rather not install an alarm on the bike because they're more expensive, and because I'm afraid it would bee too much of a drain on the battery as I already have a tracker.

Yes, I know absolute security doesn't exist, I know it's not impossible to muffle the sound of these alarms, I know if a thief is determine enough there's no stopping him, I know all that... let's just say I want to increase my chances a bit!

Thanks!

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

been ok with my xena one, when i get a new bike will get one of the big abus ones, think one is a level 20 on insurance or something, abus granit sledg

ADSrox0r · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2012 Karma :

I have an Abus Detecto 7000 on the Viff for out and about. Decently loud and doesn't go off if you knock the bike, only if you actually fuck with the lock itself which is good because you know someone is actually going at it rather than it went off because a squirrel farted near it.
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Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

The Abus Detecto are 100 dB instead of the 120 dB of the Xena, but the Xenas have many negative reviews on Amazon and the like, about false alarms and units failing after a few months.

What was your experience with the Xena?

Oxford has u-locks with 120 dB alarm
https://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/locks/u_locks/oxford_alarmd_max_duo_320mml_x_173mmw_x_14mm/

but I haven't found reviews.

Oxford's big boss alarm is 100 dB: https://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/locks/disc_locks_and_padlocks/oxford_bigboss_alarm_disc_lock_16mm/

Some cycling forums speak highly of the Krabus, with a sensitivity that can be programmed:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/144109/
https://www.kabrus.co.uk/xl505.html

Has anyone tried them?

owl · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2016 Karma :

I've got the oxford big boss and it seems ok.

The warning sound when arming is louder than the actual alarm which seems a bit strange. Sensitivity seems ok, but I do wish it was a bit more compact, takes up a lot of room in my limited under seat storage.

been looking at xena as a possible alternative or an abus detecto

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

xena does give false alarms, usually only the one as I set it up and walk-off,but the wind can set it off.... in your garage this won't be an issue

Loui5D · Brolly Dolly Joined: 22 Sep 2014 Karma :

Not like the alarm is going to do anything.

When was the last time anyone paid attention to a car/house alarm going off?

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

secretagentmo... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 25 Aug 2016 Karma :

What about this bugger?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bully-Alarm-Lock-Pager-Size/dp/B000WJF7FC

Pages you!

I have bought stuff using Amazon's International service and it works well.

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

owl · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2016 Karma :

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

i am sure an alarm would put-off your usual chav with a bolt cropper type of thief, obviously not a professional who would just foam spray it or something

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

mudcow007 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :

I have got a Xena aswell. an can confirm the false alarm right after you set it an walk off.

Oh also it tends to go all dramatic (goes off randomly) when the battery is on its way out too

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

im agreeing with you lol. i simply use the alarmed disk lock as a deterrent that is all. unfortunately my 2nd site in westminster has nothing to chain too so i have an 11mm abus disc lock on the front aswell Rolling Eyes

and park next to other bikes hoping mine wont be noticed. i think when i upgrade im going to have to find somewhere to chain it to but this area is a nightmare and wardens everywhere.

let me know what you find as i am interested in getting a new one when i get new bike, the abus sledg seems the best out of what i have found

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

im much further away from any Qpark or underground car park. I am actually in Paddington, i park opposite the main hospital QEQM in the allocated bays. nothing around here to chain too in the bays and rest of street is all yellow lines so couldnt chain to a lamp post.

my other site is much better, free underground parking under hospital, anchors to chain too, much better

Londoner2015 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Nov 2015 Karma :

Az · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Karma :

I use an Oxford Screamer disc lock (alongside an Almax chain when at home) and it's pretty loud (unsure on specific db readings). Only downside it how sensitive the thing is, the alarm goes off when i'm simply entering the key to disarm and remove the disc lock.

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :