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PeteCX125
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by PeteCX125 » Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:40 am
Hi, Just posting to join the gang!
Quick Question, when chaining wheel, which wheel is best?
loving it!
Thanks
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by gn2 » Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:54 am
Very definitely the rear wheel.
The front can come off in seconds, the rear cannot.
That's presuming you have a very strong chain and lock.
If your lock is a fairly standard one it makes no odds which wheel its on.
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by PeteCX125 » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:08 am
Hi, Thanks
That is what I thought, but these holes around the Front wheels of the cover threw me a bit.
Any idea what they are for? (Its def the front as the cover doesnt fit if i try other way round)
also have the oxford monster lock. Pretty sturdy stuff.
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by maddiedog » Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:27 am
Most people chain the front out of convenience -- it's easier to chain the front than the back. That's why I'd guess the holes are there.
I think you'll be more than fine with the Oxford monster, I just googled that, and wow, that thing is a beast.
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by uploader » Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:28 am
I chain the back disc lock the front.
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by PeteCX125 » Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:31 pm
yep. Its pretty chunky.. only downside is I would prefer an integrated chain lock rather than a padlock one which effectively is 3 bits. But you cant have it all!
Xena xx6 (alarm disc lock) coming tomorrow. Might use just that while its sitting in back garden in ear shot.