Q: What locks can be broken with freon or any other freezing materials? How long will it take and how much will it take?
A: This is one of the most common misconceptions that there is about how to defeat a Bike-Guard lock. We hear many accounts of this type of attack from the Cliff Claven types, yet have never spoken to anyone who has first hand knowledge of a Bike-Guard lock being broken with a freezing agent. It is just one of those urban myths that is passed from person to person. Freon is a highly controlled, government monitored and very expensive substance that is harder to get than most illegal drugs. That is not to say that freezing will not break a lock, but it would require a very controlled situation. If you get steel cold enough, it does become very brittle, but it is very difficult to make this happen. Even if a thief did figure out a way to do it, the amount he would likely spend on the Freon would exceed the value of many bikes. In other words, don’t worry about this one.
Q: What are your cylinders enclosed in?
A: Our cylinders are housed in a hardened steel case. That is what we mean by “Case Hardened”
Q: What material are your keys made out of?
A: Our keys are made of plated Tool-Grade CR-V steel.
Q: I am interested in a High security chain, but I am concerned about rust?
A: All Bike-Guard High security chains are coated with electro-disposition zinc plating. This is among the best performing chain coatings and better for the environment than more common cadmium plating used by most other lock companies. Mega Magnum Combo. The goal is to make sure that both frames and wheels of both bike are secured to each other and an immovable object for greatest theft protection. Keep in mind that excess space inside a lock shackle provides more space for a thief to do his dirty work. For this reason, Bike-Guard does not recommend the use of X-long shackle U-locks for single bike use.
Q: What is the easiest way to break a lock?
A: Are you kidding?? We’re not going to answer this one. We’re here to stop thieves from stealing bikes. Not give them ideas! The only answer we will give is that if you are looking to break a bike lock, you’ll have more success with other brands than you will with Bike-Guard!