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Reddit mentions of ABUS Mini Round Shackle U Lock, 5.5"/15mm, Yellow
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of ABUS Mini Round Shackle U Lock, 5.5"/15mm, Yellow. Here are the top ones.
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GERMAN ENGINEERED 14MM HARDENED STEEL- Abus uses only the highest grade, special temper hardened steel for its components and has been doing so since 1924. These decades of experience and commitment to quality have made Abus one of the premiere lock manufacturers, keeping people’s bikes safe across the globe.INDUSTRY LEADING CORROSION RESISTANCE- Don’t open yourself to easy thefts by using a degraded and corroded lock. Abus’s corrosion resistant coating and through-body shackle technology featured on the U-Lock keeps your bike secure for years.LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT- The U-Mini 40 lives up to its name by wrapping an incredibly strong, durable and secure bike lock into a small unit that can easily fit in your back pocket, won’t weigh your bag down in transit, and easily mounts to your frame.ABUS PREMIUM CYLINDER PROTECTION- The general idea of a bike theft is that someone came with bolt-cutters and after slicing and dicing through your bike lock, they took off on your ride. This isn’t the only form of attack though and this is why in conjunction with the absolute best torsion resistance, Abus offers you their Premium Cylinder technology that protects the entire locking keyed mechanism from lock picking.DOUBLE BOLTING SHACKLE- The Bolting Mechanism locks in two places, offering an elite level of security and doesn’t leave any weak spots in the armor for a bike thief to take advantage of. The U-Mini 40 makes it incredibly simple for you to ride where and when you want without fear of what could happen to your bike when you’re not rolling. The Soft Touch Coating even ensures that your paint job won’t get the slightest hint of a scuff.
Specs:
| Color | Yellow |
| Height | 1.55 Inches |
| Length | 7.75 Inches |
| Size | 5.5"/15mm |
| Weight | 2.1605301676 Pounds |
| Width | 5.7 Inches |
I still live at home, so I do dabble in a bit of this stuff like general cleaning, taking care of the yard, bicycling, but in the future I'd like to have a garden, bees, maybe some chickens or a goat.
If you live in an apartment then instead I would start doing research into something extremely important that everyone who is anyone should know how to do this. That would be personal finance. What can you do right now in order to save money?
Would you:
Cancel the Smartphone? In my opinion, they're just not needed unless you need one for your job. They're expensive ($200-$600?) and then you pay a monthly fee on top of that ($50-$???). A basic phone can work just as well, you can still take pictures, text, call people. I can guarantee you'll find more enjoyment from saving money and by really talking to people.
Cancel the TV? More and more people are becoming /r/cordcutters and ditching the TV. I think TV is ridiculous for the price. Lots of commercials, no real challenge for yourself, lots of reality fake bullshit, advertisements for things that you don't need 99% of the time. Internet has everything we'll ever need. We can watch TV shows on our 'free online' websites, Netflix, Youtube, News, Research, Google Maps, Housing, Crime, Music, Porn, How to do/use/fix something. If you still want the TV viewing experience then I would suggest a projector. I own the LG PH300 and display a 100" picture onto my wall. Check out /r/projectors and http://www.projectorcentral.com/
Take the bicycle to work? Sorry to hear about your last bike, but this is both incredible for exercise and incredible for saving money. If you need a good lock then I'd suggest something like this (german made) and using this locking method. Remember to lock it up to something secure.
Shopping at the thrift store? Just last week, I bought a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, one of those shorts was brand new. Levis Cargo Shorts. I spent around $12 in total. There's lots of good clothes to be had at the thrift store, lots of funny/interesting things (and people) too. Really look around, browse the aisles and don't be afraid to go a different thrift store if you can't find anything.
Stop eating Fast Food? Fast Food is amazing because it's both shit for your body and shit for your wallet. It's filled with preservatives, salt, sugar, lots of fat. That's why it's bad for your body because it's a 'quick fill up' that might taste good (or bad) but is just bad. It's bad for your wallet because it's expensive as shit, especially because some people go every day and because of combos. Many combos are at least $5 (with tax) and for $5 you can go to the grocery store and get something both more filling and something that's better for you. I could get a pack of turkey meat that will probably last me the whole month for $5.
Finally, I would suggest reading a few interesting blogs. If you're interested in personal finance and saving money then please go into them with an open mind. A few of these are just articles and may/may not have been things that I talk about or already do.
www.mrmoneymustache.com
http://earlyretirementextreme.com/ (I like the 21 day makeover at the bottom left)
http://www.raptitude.com/2011/01/i-dont-want-stuff-any-more-only-things/
http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/
Be open-minded! :)
I recently bought this and I must say, it's quite the beast. I like smaller u-locks. I also have a Hiplock for when I'll be leaving my bike alone for a bit.
http://www.amazon.com/Abus-Mini-U-Lock-140mm-Yellow/dp/B004HXENKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345173783&sr=8-1&keywords=Abus+Mini
Get a good lock and you'll be fine. When I lived there I used locking skewers and a U-lock. I never had any problems, even leaving it parked overnight.
That lock can be cut with scissors or a pair of wire cutters pretty easily. I recommend a quality u-lock.
Abus mini 14 is nice
I purchased a HipLok and I am liking that U-Lock so far
Than pair that with a cable to connect your front wheel to the lock. A cable like this would work
A key with the ulock is don't buy a long/really wide one if you don't need it. I prefer the Mini U Locks as once my wheel/frame is in there and I am locked to an object there is almost zero room to put a jack in there.
Also look up proper locking techniques, such as the Sheldon Brown method or the Modified Sheldon Brown method.
ALL locks can be defeated. Locks are nothing more than a deterrent. Just be smart when locking up. I usually do my best to lock in a spot where I can keep an eye on my bike, or I just park inside whenever I get a chance. When parking inside, still use a lock if possible, as i know some people that have had randoms walk in off the street into their office, grab a bike and leave.