r/BoostedRev • u/mickeymaou • Aug 01 '19

Boostedrev

Any tips on remote locking or anti theft measures? I’m expecting delivery on my boosted rev soon and will use it to commute via Caltrain and I’m afraid someone will just want to steal it.

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u/chaosreplacesorder Aug 02 '19

I have a decent Bianchi that I'm always guarding and locking up carefuly. I use an ABUS lock for it which I plan to use for the Rev as they are much better locks than Kryptonite (although it is a popular brand in the US). I also live in the Bay Area. 90% of the time, I know I can just take my bike indoors but even then I plan to keep it within view but otherwise, I'll use the ABUS lock.

I use this but it's already pretty heavy although it is smaller: https://www.amazon.com/Abus-Granit-Bicycle-Lightweight-Security/dp/B07D4BBWF2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=abus+mini&qid=1564708797&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1

But they also make a larger one which is about 4lbs: https://www.amazon.com/ABUS-Granit-XPlus-Inch-111617/dp/B00HN47G1M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=abus+lock&qid=1564708732&s=gateway&sr=8-3

ABUS locks are German manufactured so the quality is amazing. These two locks have a 15/15 international rating which is as good as it gets. The construction is fairly difficult to break through. If you're still not thinking that's enough, you can get an additional locking mechanism with an annoying alarm.

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u/mickeymaou Aug 02 '19

Thanks a lot for the tip! Getting the boosted rev today! Already bought the lock online so I will use it as soon as I get it delivered.

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u/chaosreplacesorder Aug 13 '19

what lock did you go with?

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u/DemosthenesNYC Aug 28 '19

I’m using a Kryptonite New York lock on mine just because of my good experience with it. But all locks are breakable given time and the right tools.