https://www.ziilock.com/ it was $94 shipped. Indiegogo is definitely not a good choice if you need something right away though.
Were you able to utilize the Bluetooth connectivity that comes with the lock? Just curious what the range was between your phone and the lock connection.
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This was a bit of a nightmare with production and delivery delays, but now that I've gotten past the indiegogo/kickstarter frustrations, I like it a lot. I don't live in an urban neighborhood, so I'm not leaving it locked in high theft areas for hours at a time. There are varying takes on how secure the folding steel bars really are, but I find that I use it more simply because it's easier to lock and unlock. It's on the heavy side, but probably lighter than the "serious" security solutions.
to lock and unlock it's about 30 feet. for the location information/alarm, it's much better than that.
Great. That is more than acceptable range for that. I think the "alert" feature built into locks today is a useful add-on. I will be sure my next lock purchase has that feature. Good Luck with it!
The Bully looks interesting. I think the use of the pager or a cellphone signal makes more sense for an alarm than bluetooth. The only advantage for bluetooth is that there's no monthly fee. I definitely wouldn't buy the ziilock for the alarm, but the form factor, fingerprint reader, cellphone unlock/lock program are all pretty appealing to me. I'd taken my u-lock out a few times and forgotten my key, so one less thing for me to worry about.
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After a week with an inexpensive $25 Kryptonite TKO folding lock from Walmart I'm not sure I would invest more money on a heavier duty lock. YMMV! The plates are thick enough to survive most bolt cutters and while I could go with thicker plates what's the point? If a thief wants my bike they are going to get it, so why bog down the bike with extra weight. This lock so easy to pull out / put back in the case with minimal time and effort to lock up the bike. Roughly 2 pounds. Does not rattle when riding. Just long enought to lock my rear wheel in the frame. I think it's a version branded for Walmart, so no kryptonite theft guarantee (that in reality is worthless if you read the fine print - you need to take picture of your bike every time you lock it, no thanks). Way more secure than the silly cable lock I was using. I picked up 2 to get free shipping but could have bought 3 for the price of 1 foldylock.
Wirecutter recommends the Kryptonite Keeper 585 which is pretty much the equivalent lock (similar plate thickness) but sold for twice the price. Seems they don't think thicker plates give that much more security to justify the extra weight.
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