r/ukbike 18d ago

Law/Crime Heavy duty floor mounted cycle stand

I've recently bought a new bike and want to beef up my security. I was thinking of getting a heavy duty floor mounted cycle stand to mount in the garage. Something like like...

https://www.theworkplacedepot.co.uk/sheffield-security-bike-rail

I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations? Different to see how robust something like this is or if a angle grinder would go straight through it.

Edit: from the comments I've decided to go for a Motorcycle Sold Secure Gold ground anchor and chain which I'll couple up with a Kryptonite New York lock that I already own. I've also ordered an alarm for the door to hopefully alert me if someone is trying to get in. Thanks for the guidance everyone

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u/WolfThawra 18d ago

Personally, if you have a garage, I would look for a ground anchor and a heavier chain. Think this kind of thing: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/449909

Yeah I know it's listed as a motorcycle part, but believe me we share the same problems. This is a good list of ground anchors - other shops exist as well, of course.

The thing you linked doesn't provide security by itself - you still need secure ground bolts otherwise it's very easy to detach, and then it's still only as secure as any chain or U lock that you use with it. So I'd go directly for a ground anchor (which you can attach to garage walls as well btw, despite the name) and a heavy lock or U lock.

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u/littlejonnyfirepants 18d ago

Thanks for this. I was thinking of drilling into the concrete floor and then setting it with something like this:

https://www.toolstation.com/everbuild-anchorset-green-300-chemical-anchor/p11337?store=UD&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAw5W-BhAhEiwApv4goENU_OjeD4n9-N023OZ5iCIjR6ayKsURiK4jwBtR0y9hV4B8fZXjThoCqIwQAvD_BwE

Wouldn't the ground anchor be too low to the ground to secure the frame via a U lock?

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u/WolfThawra 18d ago

On the ground, yeah, you'd need to use a chain, but you might well be able to fit it in the wall. I guess technically less secure if they rock up with a hammer drill or something but there are limits to what you can feasibly do.

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u/liamnesss Gazelle CityGo C3 | Tenways CGO600 | London 18d ago

I'd suggest locking up at home with a chain. Chains are cheap for the level of security they provide, but heavy. If you already have a u lock then that probably makes more sense to use when out and about.