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    I'm not sure the price will come down much since it is titanium, but the narrower option is $165. A really good U-Bolt will set you back about that much... same with the Kryptonite chains. I'm all about the weight though! The 0.75" wide on is 16 oz! And I can carry it easily on my big trip this summer. When I get mine I will post pictures and a review
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    "Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two."

    Looking forward to your impressions, Reesha!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reesha View Post
    I'm not sure the price will come down much since it is titanium, but the narrower option is $165. A really good U-Bolt will set you back about that much... same with the Kryptonite chains. I'm all about the weight though! The 0.75" wide on is 16 oz! And I can carry it easily on my big trip this summer. When I get mine I will post pictures and a review
    I'll be really interested to hear what you think of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PamNY View Post
    I'll be really interested to hear what you think of it.
    Me too. Definitely be sure to keep us informed!
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    Really it looks appealing to me, but I don't necessarily trust anyone's in-house tests. I'd like to see an independent party try to saw through one or jimmy the lock. And I'm not going to shell out the bucks to do it myself...


    But here's what some people have posted on MTBR about cutting titanium fasteners and seatposts. Short answer - with the right tool it's really not a problem. http://forums.mtbr.com/weight-weenie...lt-600058.html They don't address whether it takes longer than cutting steel (I would guess it does), which could make theft harder in some locales.
    Last edited by OakLeaf; 04-24-2012 at 03:45 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    Really it looks appealing to me, but I don't necessarily trust anyone's in-house tests. I'd like to see an independent party try to saw through one or jimmy the lock. And I'm not going to shell out the bucks to do it myself...
    I agree, especially at $200. If it works however, this might well be worth saving up for. I would like a light weight option for locking up my Gunnar as I get into commuting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf
    Really it looks appealing to me, but I don't necessarily trust anyone's in-house tests. I'd like to see an independent party try to saw through one or jimmy the lock. And I'm not going to shell out the bucks to do it myself...
    I think some of the kickstarter money raised is going for independent party testing... apparently it isn't cheap to get that tasting done. I wonder if any bloggers have tested one yet with intent to destroy...

    I figure it will store better than a cable lock for my trip, weigh about as much and will afford me more protection as well. Ever since I locked my bike to a tree with a small cable lock and had lost the key en route and watched as the locksmith popped it off in about a half a second, I've been looking for something better
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