toon83 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 anyone suggest a good chain there seems to be lots out there and im unsure which i should spend my money on thanks Quote
Ingah Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Almax Series 3 OR Pragmasis Protector 3.Anything else is much inferior. Quote
Ingah Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 One 2nd thoughts, if you mean drive chain, then DID are good and produce many of the OEM chains in the 1st place. Quote
bullet5 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 Almax Series 3 OR Pragmasis Protector 3.Anything else is much inferior. Agreed. Although i've not heard about or seen the Fleetwood's tested yet. Personally I'd go for Almax. They are heavy and rather expensive, compared to most chains, but you want your bike to stand a vague chance of staying put don't you?(If it was drive chain's wouldn't this have been put into pitstop? (just a thought))Anyway... In that case DID it is, and try your best to get the X ring versions. Quote
toon83 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 Almax Series 3 OR Pragmasis Protector 3.Anything else is much inferior. thanks im gonna order almax 3 Quote
Susieque Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Although i've not heard about or seen the Fleetwood's tested yet. If you're referring to Colin's reference...FleetwoodMac do a good version I get the feeling he was meaning...."> Quote
Ingah Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 thanks im gonna order almax 3Mention that you were recommended on here and hopefully they'll throw in a free tailpack to carry it around in. Don't ever try to carry it in a rucsak! Quote
olidavey Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 They can be cut using an angle grinder easily enough. You can't crop any chain which is 16mm or more, so squire, almax and pragmasis will all be fine to stop all but professionals. Quote
Colin the Bear Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Liquid Nitrogen and a Sledge hammer works too. Edit: They ain't bands by the way don'tcha know Edited July 10, 2011 by Colin the Bear Quote
Aaron Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Although i've not heard about or seen the Fleetwood's tested yet. If you're referring to Colin's reference...FleetwoodMac do a good version I get the feeling he was meaning...."> Hehe... Quote
Throttled Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Any Thatcham rated and insurance company approved chain will do as all chains can be cut. Quote
Guest Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 They can be cut with an angle grinder with relative ease. You can not cut the chain is 16 mm or more, squire, and pragmasis Almax are all beautiful, but to stop all professionals. Quote
toon83 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Any Thatcham rated and insurance company approved chain will do as all chains can be cut. in theory you are correct but the one i am buying is impossible to cut without an angle grinder. with an angle grinder either me or the dog would hear and the game would be up and i wouldn't like to be in his position if the dog gets there before me Quote
olidavey Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Any Thatcham rated and insurance company approved chain will do as all chains can be cut. in theory you are correct but the one i am buying is impossible to cut without an angle grinder. with an angle grinder either me or the dog would hear and the game would be up and i wouldn't like to be in his position if the dog gets there before me Would you seriously intervene if there are 2/3 guys with an angle grinder hammer etc? My bike means a lot to me but at the end of the day its insured. Quote
Ingah Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 90 seconds is how long Almax believe their series 3 would last against professional thieves (i took it to mean against an angle grinder). This is far and away a superior time, and MORE than sufficient for anyone that keeps their bike within hearing distance. And anyone that doesn't? It wouldn't matter.The important thing, is that it can't be beaten silently (by bolt cropper / hacksaw etc), unlike 99% of the motorbike chain market.Colin, apparently you need to use an anvil too to break the almax with a sledgehammer. And it won't give up on first hit, as i'm aware. Quote
toon83 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Any Thatcham rated and insurance company approved chain will do as all chains can be cut. in theory you are correct but the one i am buying is impossible to cut without an angle grinder. with an angle grinder either me or the dog would hear and the game would be up and i wouldn't like to be in his position if the dog gets there before me Would you seriously intervene if there are 2/3 guys with an angle grinder hammer etc? My bike means a lot to me but at the end of the day its insured. yes why should i loose my no claims bonus just because of some dirty little thief it may be insured but if you don't stand up for what you own then these crooks with keep getting away with it cos wimpy little boys hide in there bedroom while some takes there stuff Quote
Ingah Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 I'm TPO. There's some strong incentive, right there Quote
olidavey Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 in theory you are correct but the one i am buying is impossible to cut without an angle grinder. with an angle grinder either me or the dog would hear and the game would be up and i wouldn't like to be in his position if the dog gets there before meWould you seriously intervene if there are 2/3 guys with an angle grinder hammer etc? My bike means a lot to me but at the end of the day its insured.yes why should i loose my no claims bonus just because of some dirty little thief it may be insured but if you don't stand up for what you own then these crooks with keep getting away with it cos wimpy little boys hide in there bedroom while some takes there stuffLOL get killed for the sake of your bike then. Quote
sparkeh9 Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 LOL get killed for the sake of your bike then. Or not be able to afford to live, because of the increased cost of insurance premium Quote
Throttled Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Some chains cannot be chopped with bolt cutters eh! Think again........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p ... detailpage...all cut in pretty much silence. Quote
toon83 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Posted July 13, 2011 Some chains cannot be chopped with bolt cutters eh! Think again........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p ... detailpage...all cut in pretty much silence. maybe you need to think again.........."> Quote
Throttled Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 I stand corrected, Almax is the top chain, the cheapest with a lock is about £140. http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/ ... ts/c-1-73/ Quote
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