Schlage 12mm Cinch Ring Security Chain (No Lock)

This is actually the Kryptonite New York Noose (it is one and the same) at less than halp the price.

After watching a few videos on how thieves brake bike locks and how to secure bikes, I decided to get rid of this braided wire cable (that I bought here as well) and picked this 3 feet long Schlage to complement a secure U lock I already had. Most "pros" will tell you to secure your bike with two U locks, but I find that configuration a bit restrictive. I debated whether to buy this 3 feet model vs the 5 feet version, which was on special on top of that. To put things in perspective, I am securing a Kona 120supreme that cost almost $5,000 when it came out. I keep the bike inside my place - I already had 2 bikes stolen before ...also located inside, but not secured. So with this chain I'm making sure it doesn't happen again.So this version, as it turns out, is perfect. It's a monster of a chain and will scare away the parasites that live off other people's hard work. The lock is intimidating. the ONLY 2 things that will get through are 1)a diamond blade circular saw and 2) a welding torch. And those two will cut anything there is anyways. The chain is heavy which presents the following drawback, apart from the obvious transport issue: leaving such heavy weight against the spokes may eventually damage them. This model is JUST long enough so that I can set it at the floor level of the front wheel and tie it to the U lock that secures the rear wheel/frame area - thanks to the cinch. Totally recommend this chain...it's a beast and value for money it doesn't get any better than this.

Schlage y Kryptonite actualmente son una misma compañía, por ello es que ésta cadena es equivalente a cualquiera de sus afamados modelos como el New York Noose por ejemplo, prototipos de un rank de alta seguridad 9-10. Esta cadena está recomendada para motocicletas sin embargo yo la utilizo para asegurar mi bicicleta y no me incomoda llevarla a la cintura, pesa lo mismo o quizás un poco más que el Kryptonite Evolution Series-4 de 85 cms. Es un poco larga para una bici (1 metro) pero para dos está perfecta. La importancia de tener eslabones largos es que permite utilizar candados de vástago recto que son ideales para cerra una cadena; yo utilizo un Viro Panzer. El tramo de cadena expuesta se puede cubrir con cámara y manipularse con cuidado para evitar dañar el cuadro. También mencionaré que la soldadura del anillo no tiene la misma calidad que la de los eslabones, presenta una serie de pequeñas fisuras que obliga a excluirlo o que tarde o temprano retiraré de la cadena. Les sugiero cerrar el candado eslabón con eslabón. La manga de protección es de gran calidad y sin duda será durable. Por supuesto que recomiendo ampliamente esta cadena, no los decepcionará .....

Super heavy duty! Just over 3’ long with slip ring on one end to increase the versatility. Probably not a chain you will carry around all the time because of it’s weight and size. Theives will have agreat deal of work ahead of them trying to defeat it...and their attempt won’t be at all silent! Took a picture of it with a tape measure and my old iPod for size comparison.

Very happy with these chains. They are solid and thick. I use two to lock my bike and they would make it very difficult to steal.Be aware they are very heavy. TBH two of these probably weigh as much as my bike. So consider carefully.The only criticism I have is that the nylon cover is shorter than the chain. It's designed to foul grinders, which is important,but it needs to over more of the chain and be harder to push aside.otbrt than that, these are awesome