#Disk alarm lock revzilla plus

Whatever you do, use some additional security. Use a disc lock, use a bike cover and ideally chain the bike to something solid either a ground anchor or a lamp post. Using two disc locks won’t halve the chances of your bike being stolen compared to using just use one, because a bike can be lifted into a van if it’s not secured to something – no matter how many disc locks you’re using. However, if you’re leaving your bike outside overnight, there comes a point where you’ll have to secure your bike to something, whether that’s a railing, lamp post or ground anchor. They’re going to need some tools, whether that’s a hammer, crow-bar or angle grinder to defeat a disc lock.

Using a disc lock will stop a low-life from quickly checking the coast is clear, breaking your steering lock and having your bike away. A disc lock instantly rules out a proportion of motorcycle thieves who’d rather move on to the next bike with no locks and try and steal that instead. That said, not having any security is like putting your head in the sand. Even the best ones can be defeated and some times thieves will just cut the brake disc rather than the disc lock or just lift the bike into a van. Even better – the Kovix alarmed disc lock is just $69.95 RRP.Disc locks aren’t perfect. The lock itself waits five seconds after being locked to arm and will then beep to let you know that you are good to go, and five seconds after this if moved will commence the 10 seconds of beeping, followed by the siren.īuild quality is also very solid and is waterproof, coming in a variety of colours, from the super-bright yellow and neon-orange, to the more subdued black and stainless steel. The battery is a lithium CR2 battery and is said to last 8-10 months, but the lock will beep when it’s getting low to warn you that it’s time for a new battery. The alarm is also a nifty removable unit that you can access when the disc lock isn’t fitted to a bike with an allen key, allowing a new battery to be fitted to ensure your disc lock alarm is in working order.

#Disk alarm lock revzilla plus

Plus for those times when you might be worried about kids or pets knocking the bike, you can disable the alarm by pressing the key down twice, prior to locking it onto the bike. One of my mates had decided to see what the Kovix disc lock was and had bumped the bike setting it off!įor any would be thief the 120dB siren ensures anyone nearby knows exactly what is going on if your bike is moved, ensuring they don’t get the opportunity to stuff around without attracting attention. What sets it apart is the fact it includes a 120dB alarm that is activated by movement! I got to see the alarm in action when I parked at work only to hear the alarm going off a short time later. The Kovix disc lock is just like a regular disc lock, it’s relatively small – just the right size to carry in your jacket pocket if necessary and is easy to lock onto your rotor. Take disc lock security to the next level with the Kovix Alarmed Disc Lock, offering the protection of a disc lock, alongside a loud movement sensitive alarm.Īfter having my garage broken in too, Jeff kindly offered to let me use the Kovix alarmed disc lock he’s been testing, at least until we add additional security – giving me a bit of peace of mind and ensuring no one would be moving my bike, especially without someone knowing about it!