The scope of use includes bicycles, motorcycles, battery cars, etc. The disc brake disc with the disc brake hole less than 19mm from the edge can be used. The product size is 60mm, width 25mm, height 53mm and top length 35mm. It can be used with a reminder rope of 1.3M. STURDY: The bike U lock is made of 12mm carbon structural steel. The cover of the bike lock can resist the effects of dust and dirt. Security: The lock cylinder of U Lock is made from pure copper. To prevent technical opening. It's Keyless for convenience. The bicycle locks have a 4-digit combination. You can use it in your daily life if you lose the key accidentally. The Bike Lock comes with a security cable that is.38 inch in diameter and a 5.9 feet Renforcement cable. The cable lock will give your bike greater locking flexibility and better protection. The size is convenient. The Bike U Lock is 3.6 inches in diameter. The diameter of the steel cable is 0.38 inch. Bike lock and security cable is a good partner, can be used for more choices. If you are not happy with their bicycle lock, they will give you your money back. Don't leave your bike outside for long periods of time. Especially in high crime areas. No bike lock is secure. If you are not happy with their bicycle lock, they will give you your money back. Don't leave your bike outside for long periods of time. Especially in high crime areas. No bike lock is secure.
👤It is decent quality for the price. It is not going to stop a thief like a New York lock would, but it should deter casual theft. The large ends of the cable make it possible to lasso one end through the other.
👤Not bad. The price is worth it.
The bike U lock is made of high quality alloy steel and Silicone cover, which are both eco-friendly. It will make your bike safer. The cover of your lock is made of silicone to resist dust and dirt. The bicycle lock will protect your bike from scratching. The bike U-lock with 4ft steel loop cable can give you greater locking flexibility and better protection. Steel cable has greater locking flexibility. You can secure your bike, motocycle, and other items. The mountain bike locks have a zinc alloy lock core and a complex key slot which are designed to prevent technical opening. The bike lock has 2 pure copper keys, which will be more safe and you will never have to worry about losing one. The U-lock is light enough to carry around and heavy enough to keep your bike safe. It's 7.6in wide and 5.1in deep. The mount is suitable for all circular tripods in diameter 30mm. You can put it in your backpack or mount it on the frame of your bike with the portable size and mounting brackets. Installation and convenience are what you get with their high-quality mounting brackets. You can take and store your bike lock quickly with this easy installation. Installation and convenience are what you get with their high-quality mounting brackets. You can take and store your bike lock quickly with this easy installation.
👤I ordered both locks to check out because this lock looks similar to another lock that sells here for $10 more. The lock has plastic inside and failed when I tried to mimic a bike theft method. I heard the sound of plastic cracking and then the side of the lock that was held by the lock was no longer being held by the lock. This is the reason it's cheaper than the other one. If you want to avoid this model, you should buy a lock from the Blackburn U range, they are well built and inexpensive. If you want a lock that's really secure, but less expensive than the fancy ones from New York, you can get a OnGuard brand 8112 Mini U-lock. The lock mechanism is rugged and secure and it's very well made. Good luck.
👤The product works well given the cost. If you're looking for the absolute best product that works the best for the given application, you don't need to look at this bike lock. You are most likely looking for a U-Lock and were attracted by the price. If you can live with the negatives, it is a candidate for purchase. If you ride with the most pristine form of the lock, you could potentially catch your skin on the lock if you are more person or if you don't ride with the most pristine form. The bar is more sturdy than a chain lock, but if someone is determined to take your bike, it's still doable through the lock. The fitting of the attachment to mount the lock on the bike is plastic and can work with a small range of diameters, so check your bike for applicable locations before purchase. The lock is held on with screws and nuts and elastic around the shaft and rubber piece to add grip, since it will be easy to get a tighter connection. This is held together by the two screws and nuts and I see it as a critical point of failure given the wear and tear on it. The inner diameter of the U part of the lock is small so it won't fit around a lot of poles, which is noteworthy in purchase consideration. The product is satisfactory and meets the basic needs of a U-lock.
👤This lock is heavy duty. It can also be used to secure other things. The lock is sturdy and well constructed. It is coated with a glossy cover which makes it resistant to scratches. There is a The cable is made of steel and strong. There is a They give you 2 keys, which is great since I misplace my keys all the time. There is a The lock/key set seems like a normal set and mechanism. There is a It is a good investment to have the peace of mind that the bike won't be stolen when you return.
👤This lock is very good. I thought it was small, but it fits in my bike pouch. The cable allows you to secure your bike to trees and poles. I can go with confidence that my bike is safe and secure because it easily locks my quick release front tire to the rear. When you get this lock, you will not be sorry.
Product dimensions are 3/16” (5mm) cable diameter and 4' (120 cm) cable length. The product weight is 0.25 lbs. 0.11 lbs. Heavy duty bike locks are made of 13mm hardened steel and solid zinc alloy and 1.7mm PVC coating. It can resist the cutting and leverage attacks of the hand tool. The whole lock is covered with a quality material coating to keep it from scratching and looking dull. You can get a free mounting brackets for easy transportation. Please measure the diameter of your bike circular tube before placing an order for their brackets. Refer to their instructions to install the brackets. No worry about forgetting your password with keys design. You can get the security bike U lock, which comes with a steel cable and mounting brackets. You can get the security bike U lock, which comes with a steel cable and mounting brackets.
👤The lock on the bike is garbage. I locked the bike up outside of Target and left for 5 minutes, but it was gone when I came back.
👤The reviews of the highest priced U locks have photos of them cut or broken, so no lock will save your bike from a dedicated thief. This one is easy to lock andunlock for me, and it feels very sturdy. I park at the beach. The little piece you can slide over is a great way to protect the keyhole. It would be awkward to stand and see through the U lock if I put the cable through both wheels and the U lock. I think most thieves would pick an easier target. I consider my Schwinn to be irreplaceable so fingers crossed this does the trick.
👤The lock mount works well. I secured it in a vertical position. It is very sturdy and not heavy. I own an ebike. I use a cable lock and a U lock. You deserve it if you can figure out how to steal my bike. The titanker's mount has been criticized. I think it's brilliant. The mount allows me to mount it where I don't have to worry about the clearance of the bike. Ingenious design. For 6 months, use it every day. There is no problem with lock or mount. If you have any problems with lock keys or mounts, I recommend using Dollar Tree lubricant every so often.
👤The mounting system is awful and the lock itself works fine. I bought this about five or six months ago and was immediately skeptical because it felt like I was about to break the mounting mechanism every time I removed the lock. The lock won't release properly if you don't press the red release lever all the way in, because it's tiny and tricky to do. It takes a fair amount of force to remove the lock. The mount doesn't stay in place on the bike even if you tighten the mounting bolts significantly. The mounting mechanism broke as I tried to remove the lock. The entire mechanism sheared in half after I tried to jimmy the lock free. I have a decent lock with the broken remains of a crappy bike mount stuck to it, but I have to figure out a way to break it off. The mount is terrible, and the lock is fine, but I wouldn't recommend this purchase. I changed it to: After I posted my review, Titanker contacted me and said they were looking into improving the design and would give me a partial refund. One star was added for good customer service.
👤It's just as good as a similar lock and more than half the price, and comes with a thick plastic coated cable so you can protect your seat and front wheel from being stolen at the same time. I've been cycling for exercise and transportation for 25 years and have learned from experience that if your bike is not locked or removed, it will get stolen at any time. I like the fact that this lock does not have a bend while locking on the other side, it slides straight in and out, making it so much easier to fit different bike rack styles in town. The key mechanism is very smooth, only takes a half turn, and has a slide over cover for the lock cylinder to avoid dirt and grit. I would buy again if I could, I can't go wrong with this price. There is an update. I had to mount the lock on the seat post to not hit my legs because the mounting hardware sticks out too far from the bike.
The "AAA" batteries are required which last for 5 months. When power is less than 20%, the low battery indicator in the app will warn you. You can use smart phone and fingerprints to get three ways to unlocks. The APP has more functions. It can check the status of your lock on the go. If you want to make sure your bike is safe, you can check the history of your cell phone's unlocking records. The thumbprint padlock takes less than a second to open and supports 40 sets of fingerprints. You can authorize and share fingerprints with your family and friends. Losing keys or forgetting password can be solved with a fingerprints lock. Your fingerprints are your password. A Padlock with a fingerprint function can be used for private unlocks. Flexible wire and coil rope design. With the curly design. The original 100 cm rope length can be reduced to a small space, which will not appear huge when locked in the bike. It can be shortened to lock some large items. The bike cable lock is 10mm in diameter. Warm tip. The slide cover should be pushed to the closed state. There is a long Standby Time. The smart padlocks use less power and have a longer time on the power. The battery can support 3000 times of unlocks. When the battery power is less than 10%, the green light will illuminate when the padlock is unlocked, and you can connect to a type c power supply to charge the lock. Please charge the padlock before using it. No worries about weather or outdoor condition with the waterproof and sliding cover of IP65. It is easier to use a sliding cover for a long time. The fingerprint locker can be used for a lot of things, including bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, baby strollers, school, office, fence, garage, large luggage and other items that need to be locked. No worries about weather or outdoor condition with the waterproof and sliding cover of IP65. It is easier to use a sliding cover for a long time. The fingerprint locker can be used for a lot of things, including bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, baby strollers, school, office, fence, garage, large luggage and other items that need to be locked.
👤I had a lock for a week. It was charged overnight. It worked well to read fingerprints and unlocks. It doesn't read fingerprints now. I tried to charge for several hours, but no luck. I have already generated a return shipment but can't get the lock off the bike. I'm going to try to replenish it by a backup battery. I will send it back to the manufacturer with a deadbolt cut in it if it doesn't work. If you travel and lock your bike far from home, I don't recommend this lock. I regret locking it to my bike because I was lucky that it was locked at home. There is an update. A small bolt cutter. I cut the wire with a pair of scissors and it felt like I was cutting paper with a pair of scissors. I have cut steak harder than this. If you are considering a lock for your bike, please do not buy this.
👤It's so easy to use and program. The lock stopped working after a couple of weeks. I had to connect to power to get it to work, but it still doesn't. I am reaching out to the company. I will update with their response.
👤Multiple people could store their fingerprints with this lock. My husband and I can use our fingerprints to open the bike lock if I need to bring my son's bike to him or home and he is not available. Even if the finger used to set up the lock is injured, it can be unlocked with a key. The product is very impressive.
👤I got it today! I won't have to worry about fast delivery. A great bike mount. The bicycle mount broke on two of the ones I was using. The mount is thick and sturdy, and you can wrap it around anything. The reader is so accurate that it can be used to read fingerprints. Exactly what I was looking for.
👤I wanted a bike lock that would allow quick stops with ease of locking and unlocked. I ran into issues with both the application and the locking mechanism. The application was buggy when I tried to reset it, the page appeared blank because of a problem with registration. I found that it had hot spots where you could use it and there was an active switch point but the text was blanked out or at least the same color as the background. This could be a problem with dark mode, but have not played with it yet. The fingerprints seemed to be faulty. It seemed to register after a single touch of the sensor, and would then lock and unlock using any finger glitch. It seemed that the device seemed to function. The locking mechanism was the real issue. The cable was never secured in a locked or unlocked state because the bolt latch was not long enough to engage with the notch on the cable. The locking bolt is made of metal. I was able to move the latch with a piece of plastic that could engage the cable and it could be unlocked. I wouldn't trust this product to protect my bikes.
Protect your ride. This bike U-lock is made of 16 MM high- performance steel and has an 85/100 security rating. Sigtuna Locks has the best security available. Choose power. The bike lock combination has a double deadbolt locking mechanism that is very effective and certified against leverage attacks. You should make the right choice and give thieves no chance. The bike lock combination comes with an easy-to-use bike lock mount and 3 laser-cut Abloy Keys. You get security and convenience with this lock. 100% money back guarantee. If you don't like the U-lock, just send it back and get a 100% refund. The companyFkaFka stands for its products. Their customers love that and they know you will too. You can get your 16mm SigtuNA Bike U lock with 1200mm Flex Cable + Mount Bracket tomorrow if you click "add to cart."
👤Had this lock for less than a month. It has prevented my bike from being taken. The lock was only damaged by Bolt cutters. The thief tried to open the side of the lock. There is a The security of 16mm steel makes it worth the extra weight of the lock. It hangs from my top tube. The top tube is not a round shape, so it still holds up. The plastic feel of the brackets seems to be well built. I'm very happy with the purchase since I still have my bike. There is a Should I replace my lock? Is this still usable?
👤The bike lock mount makes it much easier to use, the lock is a little cumbersome but the price is the best. Value against price is unbeatable.
👤I was initially concerned that the U-lock was large enough to fit around my frame, rear wheel and a solid object such as a parking meter, bike rack or other such item, but it appears that if the solid object isn't too big it should fit nice and snug with. It was easy to install the U-lock on my bike. I connected the cable with a carabiner to solve the problem because the cable ends would get in the way. The U-lock and cable on my bike are out of the way so they don't interfere with my riding. I believe that the lock is adequate security for most areas, except for high crime areas such as some inter-cities or other high crime areas. There should be additional security measures taken in that case. I believe that the Sigtuna U-lock provides as good of security as some of the more expensive locks, as the U-lock diameter is a bit larger and would require additional force to cut. The locking mechanism seems to be solid and should be resistant to being forced or picked. If you need to secure your bike in a high crime area, then consider some additional security measures.
👤Since I needed a solid bike lock, I decided to take a chance. The lock feels solid and sturdy out of the box, it's looking like a good buy. I should have known I was in trouble when I opened it and locked it in the living room. After a day or two of testing the lock in my home, I was able to open it consistently, even though the lock was jamming and wouldn't open right out of the box. There is a I regret buying this lock. My bike is locked in the parking garage because the lock is jammed after two days of use. The locking mechanism in the US is not affected by the key twists and turns. I will probably need someone to cut it because no amount ofWD-40 has been able to save me. There is a My bike is not going anywhere.
👤Don't buy! I used this lock at least 3 times and it never got wet. The lock was jammed when I used it again, but it was nice out. I followed the recommendations in the question section but didn't get it unlocked. The lock manufacturer didn't respond to my email for over a week.
The bike vibration alarm can be installed with a double-sided sticker and strap. No wires or screws are required. The design is easy to hide and install. Durability all-weather protection. The U-lock on the Via bike is made of hexagonal PVC to resist the effects of water, dust and dirt. Peace of mind and better security are benefits of all-weather performance. The bike lock with thickness of 14mm,9.84 in (250mm) x 5.51 in (140mm) is very strong and easy to lock. Their quick, no-hassle locking system allows you to lock your bike and wheels with 10mm x 180 cm cable. Great tool for bike safety. Two keys for convenience! The bike U-lock has 2 keys. One of them can be used in daily life and the other can be left at home in case of trouble when you misplace one. Their mount is suitable for bike tube:20-42mm and is convenient for installing on your bike. Refer to their picture to get the value for your money. 3-year warranty applies to U lock for US, CA, UK, EU Cyclists, 90-day money back policy, and online customer service. If you don't like it, you will get a full refund. Rest assured.
👤My bike was taken. The lock was held tight. The person who stole my bike broke the bike rack. I was very lucky that the guy who stole my bike was caught by the police. The lock held tight and the guy damaged it, but the police were able to break it after some time. There is a The police were flagged down by the lock on the bike. The lock took a lot of pictures. I will buy a tougher lock, but I am very pleased with it because without it, I wouldn't have my bike.
👤The Bike U Lock with Cable is amazing. It is very strong and reliable. Via Velo said that they didn't need to, especially for the price, because of the bonus feature that comes with 3 keys. A thief broke into my parking garage and stole my bike, which was locked up with one of the BULwCs. This BULwC was not having it. The thief decided he would leave the parking garage in a fit of rage with HDBC strapped to his Jansport. It was seen on camera at 4am that the thief had returned. But this time with a big gun. He walked up to my bike and hit the lock with a quick 1-2 with the HDDPG and saws right into the BULwC. He realized the bike wasn't coming off. It will not budge. He has to make a second cut into the BULwC. Incredible. The BULwC fell off and he was able to get the reward of his hard work. He hides the HDDPG in his Jansport and rides into the night. There is a This item is amazing. You can buy 13 of these BULwCs for the price you would pay elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and buy this, and let your bike know that it is safe if you decide to ghost it. I would recommend this product to my family and friends.
👤I was at work when the crackhead tried to steal my bike. Attempting to cut through the cable failed. They went after the U-Lock part and left a small mark. They stole the cheap bike seat because they couldn't get a single part of my bike. I hope they thought it was worth it. I believe this lock is. There is a I prefer to put the little mount in my backpack.
👤Someone tried to steal my bike. They tried to cut the lock. They damaged my bike by trying to remove it. The cable and Ulock worked. It is hard to pull off the lock now that I am buying another set. I will continue to support this company because of this lock set.
👤Via Velo had a 15mm version of their lock, which was very good, so I bought a 14mm version. I wanted something lighter for my bike. This fits the bill. It's not as long as their heavier-duty one. This is a good thing, since most U-locks are defeated by cutting. The less you play in the lock the better. It's best to get your bike as close to the permanent fixture as possible. There is a My only issue with the 15mm version appears to have been fixed on this one. The accessory cable is too short. The cable is 2 feet longer on this lock, which really helps. A suggestion to the manufacturer is not really a complaint. Provide a way to differentiate keys. If you only purchase one lock, it's not an issue. For those of us with a few keys, it can be difficult to mix them up. There is a This comes with 3 keys. My rating criteria is build quality, Efficacy, and 800-273-3217
The Smart Cutting Edge Design for Stylish Protection was the winner of the 2020 European Design Award. Quality and anti-theft security combine to keep the bikes outside safe. Silver safety tool. The folding ebike lock is adjusted. The bike security is protected by 8 steel chains. Anti-smashing and anti-prying are sensitive to movement. The bike lock can be placed in the portable strap, making it easy to carry. The combo folding lock has a four-digit code design, which is difficult to crack. The security lock cable is covered in rubber lacquer and 304stainless steel, which are impact resistant and easy to fold. The riveting is more resistant to wear and tear. The foldable ebike lock is easy to fold, and it fits scooters. You don't need the key after you get the bike lock. The candado para bicicleta has a frame strap and is free to replace. Customer satisfaction is 100%. If there is a missing part, contact them and they will replace it for free. The candado para bicicleta has a frame strap and is free to replace. Customer satisfaction is 100%. If there is a missing part, contact them and they will replace it for free.
👤This purchase has been frustrating. I think the lock is secure. What do I know? The plastic cage for the lock broke on my first ride, but it was not from the outside. I have to keep the lock in my backpack. Depending on how the plastic cage is mounted, this may or may not happen to you. The system to lock andunlock is beyond annoying. It isn't always open when you want it. It is impossible to operate with gloves. It is not a great design. I will have to replace it.
👤I bought a lock to use on my bike. I wanted a combination folding lock so I wouldn't have to worry about losing a key. The password was easy to remember. The lock seems to be strong and well built, however I realize that it is not 100% secure. I didn't use the cage. Instead created a 3DPrinted mounting bracket. I am happy with the purchase.
👤The item is overpriced and has bad quality. After a month of use, the rubber shell/case started ripping and I received a cracked one. It is very difficult to take the lock out of the case and put it back in because it is jany. Would not recommend a U-lock that was more expensive than your average one.
👤Zip ties broke the first time they were mounted. I used my own zip ties, but the plastic piece that held the lock in place broke. If I can't mount it, it doesn't do me any good.
👤The orange tab makes it hard to keep your bike locked.
👤The bike lock is heavy duty. It cannot be cut easily by a thief. The lock is heavier. It comes with a sleek case that you can use to hold your bike and store.
👤It works well and is easy to use. A small.
👤I have large fingers and it will do the job, but it will be hard to pull the nob.
👤Seguro y practico, solo un poco pesado para cargar.
👤It is difficult to get a grip on the tab. This needs rougher edges. The file will be used to make some. It appears to be robust. Time will tell.
The cable is long enough for different users. You can lock your bike to a tree, gate, fence, thick pole, and others. The lock can be used for many things. Their security chains are made of hardened steel with a special anti-corrosion coating which makes them ideal for outdoor use. Each link has a thickness of 5/16" and a height of 1 3/8". 6 tons of force is needed to break through the hardened steel. Deterrence of theft. Their chain is not vulnerable to aggressive attacks. The shape of the link is squared rather than round. The squared link construction makes it hard for theft tools to hold the chain to cut. The welded finish on the thick hardened steel makes it impossible to cut it. Both industrial and consumer users use ABUS square link security chains. Their customers trust this chain to secure their properties, containers, bikes, gates, fences, trailers, ATV's, motorcycles and much more. Traditional security chains expose your items to potential damages and scratches. A nylon sleeve protects your property from scratches and damages while in use. ABUS has been inventing and manufacturing security technology since 1924. ABUS provides security solutions to help you feel safe and secure. ABUS has been inventing and manufacturing security technology since 1924. ABUS provides security solutions to help you feel safe and secure.
👤My mountain bike is protected by the 8KS. There is a If I had to do it again, I would probably go 10KS, but keep in mind these are very heavy chains. 8KS The thickness of metal links is 8mm. 10KS The thickness of metal links is 10mm. There is a I owned the New York Faghettaboudit chain and Evolution Series 4 lock. It was too heavy at 14mm. It would have damaged my carbon frame. I couldn't risk it on the bike. There is a I ordered a seven foot cut. A chain. Why? You can check out my photos. There is a After measuring, a 7 foot security chain was needed to secure the mountain bikes. I ordered my Abus 8KS from Taylor Security. Measure before you order a chain. There is a You can also order the custom-cut length of the black sleeve from Taylor Security. I double layer it. I love my bike. I ordered the 8KS and 10KS sleeves. It took some time to get the double-sleeves on. There is a The sleeve is already attached if you order the pre-cut 6 foot security chain here. What lock? The Abus 37/55HB50RK Granit Extreme Security Steel Padlock has a 2 inch shackle. The lock is under $70 each. It would work with the Abus 10KS chain. It's a great security chain. Please up-vote my review if it helps.
👤The ABUS 8KS is a heavy chain. It might be too heavy to carry. They could sell a four-foot version of this chain. I have a six-foot ABUS 10KS chain which I leave outside of my home. I cut my 8KS chain in two parts, a 50.7" section and a 20.7" section. The original number of links was 54. I made two chains, one for 50.7" and another for 20. The chain length is lost by removing one link. When I park my bike at work, I use a 50" chain to lock the wheel and frame. I use a chain to lock the other wheel. Two padlocks are used. There is a The ABUS 8KS chain is difficult to cut with bolt cutters. It was difficult to cut it with a Dremel tool. I broke several discs. You have to make some cuts. I don't think a saw or hacksaw would work on this chain. You will need a grinding tool to cut the hardened links. Purchasing is something I advise you to do.
👤The 8KS Chain is sufficient to protect my fat bike. I bought a lock to complement the chain. The lock model I purchased has a longer open shackle. There is a picture of the 8KS. The chain shows one link going through the other. This is not possible with the model 8KS. I was able to use the chain because both end links fit over my 37/55 lock shackle. The nylon sleeve on the chain was broken when I removed the chain from the package. I used my pop rivet kit to fix it. One star was reduced. There is a There is an update. The rivet holding the other end of the chain cover came apart. The rivet was fixed with another pop rivet.
The loud horn can be used to remind others of your arrival and to keep a safe distance from you. The sound of the horn makes you feel good. The outdoor bike cable lock is best used as a bicycle lock. The cable bike lock has a four-digit combination lock that is best used as a theft deterrent. The bike lock is made with braided steel and has a protective vinyl coating. The bike lock cable is 4 feet. The length is 1.2 m and 5/16 in. It is in the diameter. One bike lock cable is included. One bike lock cable is included.
👤The first day I used this lock, my bike was stolen. It was easy for them.
👤The lock was always stuck and jammed. You don't want to be in a situation where you have to get your bike unlocked in the middle of a cold night. I wondered if it was me, or if I accidentally set it but it wouldn't open until the last minute. After a short time. The time is between 10 and 15 minutes. After two people tried, I had to cut the cable clean off with my Dremel, a plastic cutting disc and metal cutting disc, which I was just lucky enough to have nearby. It was always a bad time for this to happen. I have to wrestle with the cable which is too strong and it always stressed me out. There is a The Dremel has a 5 star review.
👤Someone cut the lock on my bike lock and stole my husband's brand new bike, just 10 minutes after I used this to secure my bike on my front porch. I am not happy. I don't recommend this. I live in a neighborhood that is generally safe and yet a thief cut through it like a child playing. It looked like they cut it with a knife, which was rare, according to the police officer that came. The cable lock is cheap.
👤This is an economical solution for a situation where you want to lock your bike up. The section of the cable is not thick enough to deter someone from buying your bike. I wouldn't let my bike with this lock overnight in critical areas, but it's great when you stop for a coffee or lunch downtown. It comes with a fix combination, which makes it more memorable for you. Make sure you mark the four digits down. You don't look like an idiot trying to steal your bike!
👤My bike was stolen a week before this lock expired. The lock was broken at the "key" insert. The material used was very brittle. Save your time and bike. Get a big lock. I took a chance on my bike, but now I feel like a fool.
👤Most people assume that all combo locks have a code. Not true. MasterLock offers an online service to store the combination in a "vault" in case you forget it. There is a This is a lock that is lightweight and can be used as a theft deterrent. Don't set your expectations too high. There is a Lock sticks a bit when it's inserted into a female portion. Jigging helps. There is a You get what you pay for.
👤I thought it would be a solid build. I didn't expect it to be cheap. It all works, but it's not very sturdy. My kid dropped one of the locks on his bike. The number wheels fell off. When it was locked, I didn't try to pull it apart but I was less confident that it would hold up. You should spend a few extra dollars for something that is stronger. -- Product works exactly as advertised, is a good value at the price point purchased, and I would buy it again or recommend it to a friend. Product works exactly as advertised, fit/finish are what you'd expect, but the product may leave more to be desired. Product generally works, but it may not be a good value at the price point or need some improvement. I wouldn't buy it again. Product barely works but can be useful if you try. I wouldn't recommend it for purchase. Product does not perform as intended and is probably a waste of money. There is a My review scale is that. If I receive a product that I would give three stars or less, I usually contact the vendor and let them know the problem. Most of the time, they are willing to replace or refund my purchase. This is the reason you will see very few reviews from me. I hope that helps everyone. There is a I would love for you to reply "Was this review helpful to you?" Thank you so much!
Get it tomorrow. If this lock is what you need, click "add to cart" to get it tomorrow. You can contact their customer service any time when you order and enjoy the bike security you get with this U-lock. End link lock point for holding power. 3t steel chain links. Over 10,000 codes are contained in the 4 digit resettable mixture.
👤The lock is square and the chain is hardened steel. It's much harder to cut through this. Cheap metal and black fabric are used by other imitations to get away with it. The lock is easy to use and change, and the action is smooth and satisfying. You're going to want to just sit on your couch and lock it up for an hour. It was very satisfying.
👤Correcting my review was my initial opinion. There is a The lock broke after 4 months of use. I tried to get in touch with customer service, but they replied with a generic reply after a week.
👤This is a good choice if you want a chain lock. The integrated lock is made of metal and seems to be harder to cut through than plastic, and the chain is well built. The chain is heavy. The model strikes a good balance between security and weight. It isn't too heavy to carry, but standard bolt cutter would have a hard time with it. Heavy duty bolt cutter will be able to cut this. I wouldn't use this in a high crime area, I would use a sold secure or art rated U-lock. It's great as a secondary lock for things like locking wheels or bike storage.
👤This thing is very large. The first impression looks heavy. What I was looking for. I was afraid to leave my electric bike outside with just a regular chain. There is a I found this one for a reasonable price after doing research.
👤I'm feeling so sad about it. This is one of the strongest bike locks you can buy. When you watch the videos of someone cutting through a chain with a grinder in a few seconds, you wonder if you need something heavy and strong. If it takes 10 more seconds to cut through this, I don't think it will deter a professional, but it will be difficult for the guys with bolt cutter to get through so it has its advantages... It's hard to give a better rating because it's very heavy to carry.
👤Unless you only use the lock a couple of times a year, don't buy those $12 dollar chinese chain combination locks. The first chinese one we got lasted 2 months, we use it for our office about 6-9 times per day. They were nice enough to replace it for free, and that lasted for another 3 months. Finally decided to get this. Enough said, it's a heavy duty lock. It's still going strong if I don't write back.
👤I bought this lock after my son broke the key off in a mini lock and it was useless. The lock is easy to use and offers moderate protection for the low to medium theft risk scenarios I face. It is a step up from most combination cable locks as the chain links are very thick. I usually leave the lock at home because it's heavy. If you prefer a combo lock and don't want to leave a bike in NYC overnight, this might work for you.
The user manual for technical specifications can be found on this page. The U lock is heavy duty and has a steel cable. Lock length is 8.6 inches and width is 5.7 inches. The Titanker U lock is made of zinc alloy and covered with a 3.85mm coating. This 16mm bike Lock with a 4-foot flex cable and mounting brackets provides you with bike security in all areas to save money. The bike U lock combination is resistant and secure. The combination is covered by a dust cover. Quality PC material protects the lock from scratching and makes it look good. The bicycle lock is a U-lock and is a securer model. With a keyless design, you don't have to worry about the key being lost. Thieves can use a universal key to get into your lock if you have a 4-digit combination. Solid zinc alloy is used to make the 16mm heavy duty shackle and cylinder. It can resist cutting and leverage attacks. No bike lock is the most secure. Don't leave your bike locked outside for long periods of time. Especially in high crime areas.
👤Don't buy this. My bike was gone when I found it smashed on the ground. It looks like someone smashed it with a rock in the middle of the day. It probably didn't take long. Attached is a picture. There is a The lock has an awkward design where once you set the combination you have to press a button on the inside of the lock which is not always accessible. It didn't last that long. It was a pity.
👤I think this lock is sleek. The dial is covered so it doesn't look like a lock. I like that you can open the dial with a click. The lock can be slid off the stem with a click. It was very fast and convenient. I had a key lock that was acting up with time. I bought this lock because it was cheap and came with a cord to secure the wheel. There is a I saw a review where a thief cracked the lock to get the bike. So. That is a major downside. If you have a bike with a jazzy design, use a chain lock. Don't leave your bike in a busy spot for hours. A thief is looking for nice bikes to sell. There is a My bike is not a pearl, so this lock is perfect for me. I'm pretty happy. To people trying to unlocks, you have to line up your numbers perfect. The alignment is sensitive. I would cover the a/b button with black tape if you set your code.
👤Woke up to a broken lock on the bike that was parked in front of the dorms. I thought this was one of the reliable locks, but not hard for thieves to break. Do not recommend.
👤I would give this a 0 star review. It seemed like it worked out well. I used this to keep my bike locked up. It was stolen when I got back. The lock can be broken. The pole was used to break the lock. $600 bike and at least $100 in accessories have been taken or broken.
👤I guess it works because my bike hasn't been stolen yet. I still have my bike because it's well made and I think the thieves do too. I would buy again.
👤The lock is small and light. The settable combo and the dust cover are my favorites. It seems like good quality. This is small, that's one caution. I don't know how to get it around a tire, frame, and a bike rack. I lock the frame to the rack in my bike cage at work and don't worry about the tires. I do not have quick release hubs, but I will do the same on the street. I use the cable with it for places where a thief would have some privacy. It is difficult to get around both tires and the U lock on my large men's frame, but it can be done. I put the cable through one tire and then through the other. The free loop has to go through the other tire and back to the U lock. There is a The bike frame attachment was easy to use.
Bicycle locks heavy duty anti theft combination products from Wanlian. In this article about bicycle locks heavy duty anti theft combination you can see why people choose the product. Kastewill and Titanker are also good brands to look for when you are finding bicycle locks heavy duty anti theft combination.
Wanlian, Kastewill and Titanker are some of the best brands that chosen by people for bicycle locks heavy duty anti theft combination. Find the detail in this article. Mypin, Sigtuna and Via Velo are also brands that their products are worth to check.


text: is usually a gram-negative bacterium that triggers the zoonotic disease tularemia. bacterium that triggers the zoonotic disease tularemia. In 1911, tularemia was initially referred to as a plague-like disease of rodents and immediately after the potential of tularemia being a serious and fatal individual illness was known.1infections may appear via insect or tick bites, cutaneous connection with infected pet carcasses, ingestion of contaminated food and water, or inhalation of viable microorganisms.2has always been referred to as a potential risk to laboratory employees,3 and continues to be perhaps one of the most reported laboratory-acquired attacks in america commonly.4 In character, is available in parts of america mainly, Canada, Mexico, Japan, European countries, as well as the former Soviet Union. Many pets, including rabbits, muskrats, and beavers can serve as reservoirs of infections. Tularemia is certainly transported by ticks also, deerflies, and mosquitoes. The severe nature and kind of tularemia depends upon the stress, dose, and path of infections.5subspecies (type A) and (type B) trigger nearly all individual Vilazodone situations, with subspecies getting more virulent.5 Type A is situated in THE UNITED STATES predominately, while type B strains are located in Asia and Europe. All types of tularemia present with unexpected starting point of fever generally, head aches, chills, sore throat, coryza, and generalized body pains 3C5 d after publicity.6 With best suited antibiotic therapy, the entire mortality price of reported tularemia instances in america is significantly less than 2%.7,8 Cutaneous or ulceroglandular tularemia may be the most common type of individual disease (75C85% of sufferers), but is fatal rarely.6,9 A cutaneous papule shows up at the website of infection around the proper time of generalized symptoms in ulceroglandular tularemia. The papule becomes an agonizing ulcerates and pustule in a few days of its first appearance. Regional lymph nodes also could become enlarged and sensitive within times of papule appearance. Even with appropriate antibiotic therapy, affected lymph nodes may rupture and become fluctuant and the ulcer and lymphadenopathy may persist for months.6,9 Pulmonary tularemia is the most severe form of disease and untreated pulmonary infections with type A infection have mortality rates >30%.10 Inhalation of results in respiratory or pneumonic tularemia and is most common in people in endemic areas who perform tasks that predispose them to infectious aerosols.5 Pulmonary tularemia can present from a mild pneumonia to an acute infection with high fever, malaise, chills, cough, delirium, and pulse-temperature dissociation.5,9 Hilar lymphadenopathy, pleural effusions, and Vilazodone bronchopneumonia are common radiographic findings; however, early radiologic evidence of pneumonia was found in only 25C50% of human volunteers who experienced developed systemic symptoms of acute illness following aerosol exposure to type A as a Biological Weapon The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in 1970 that an aerosol dispersal of 50 kg of virulent Vilazodone over a metropolitan area of 5 million residents would result in 250?000 incapacitating casualties including 19?000 deaths.13 Disease was expected to persist for several weeks and relapses Vilazodone of illness would occur during the following weeks and months. In 1997, the CDC estimated that the total societal base costs of a aerosol attack would be $5.4 billion for every 100?000 exposed persons.14 While a live vaccine strain (LVS) derived from subspecies was created over 50 years ago, questions remain regarding its efficacy and possible reversion to virulence, and it is not licensed for human use.5 Due to the high infectivity (~10 microorganisms) and lethality of untreated pulmonary tularemia and the lack of available vaccines, has long been studied as a biological weapon by Vilazodone several nations. was tested on human subjects in occupied Manchuria as part of a Japanese germ warfare program from 1932 to 1945.15 Tularemia outbreaks that affected tens of thousands of German and Soviet soldiers in Eastern Europe in World War II were also suggested to be the result of an intentional Soviet release of in aerosol chambers.11,12 AMERICA also developed weapons that could disseminate aerosols and was one of the biological weapons stockpiled by america in the 1960s before inventories were destroyed in the first 1970s.18 Of particular concern will be the discharge of that have been weaponized via the introduction of antibiotic resistance. Certainly america created streptomycin-resistant strains of before shuttering its offensive natural weapons plan,19 as Rabbit Polyclonal to AurB/C. well as the Soviet Union was purported to build up antibiotic-resistant strains of probably before 1990s.16 Due.

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The American Lung Association, along with health and medical professionals from across the country, are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to quickly finalize rules to reduce methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Today, February 13, EPA will close the comment period for their proposal.
The American Lung Association, 87 other health and medical organizations and nearly 300 health professionals from 45 states signed onto letters urging EPA to go further to protect the health of Americans.
“EPA’s proposed rule is a significant step toward reining in hazardous air pollutants and climate-warming methane pollution from fossil fuel production,” said Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “Stronger limits on methane pollution will have immediate benefits. Not only will the rule curb greenhouse gases and help address climate change, but it will also improve our health by reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs can cause cancer, affect the nervous system, cause birth defects and contribute to ozone pollution, another pollutant that harms health.”
“We recommend that EPA require the oil and gas industry take the strongest steps possible to prevent fugitive emissions of methane and other gases from all operations, including small producing wells, and halt all routine flaring of methane. We thank EPA for their work on proposing stricter pollution standards for new and existing oil and gas wells and urge the agency to quickly finalize this rule to fully protect health.”
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, which means it contributes to climate change. In fact, methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in its warming power as a greenhouse gas. It has been shown to leak into the atmosphere during every stage of the natural gas production process. Climate change is a public health emergency, and quickly and dramatically reducing methane pollution is an essential step to preventing the worst climate impacts. VOCs from oil and gas operations form ground-level ozone pollution and can cause cancer, affect the nervous system and cause birth defects. People who live near oil and gas wells are especially vulnerable and their health can be disproportionately harmed by VOCs.
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.


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Jones explains the Cowboys’ mentality of trading for Lance’s “young talent”. originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
With veteran Dak Prescott under center entering the 2023 NFL season, how does Tre Lance work things out for the Dallas Cowboys?
So well, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pointed out to the media in the aftermath Trade for the young midfielder from the 49ers.
“Well, it gives us an opportunity – at a level that we may not have entered before in the draft – to work and develop a young quarterback,” Jones said Friday.h/t DallasCowboys.com). “And you have to do it.”
Cowboys It is said graded lance As a second-round pick entering the 2021 NFL Draft, and on Friday, they sent a 2024 fourth-round pick to San Francisco against him over two years after their initial evaluation. Jones said that Dallas liked Lance’s athleticism and arm strength during the draft process, and the team was persistent in its efforts to trade him.
“We hit it off and didn’t even figuratively get them off the phone, because we wanted him to bring it here,” Jones said. “In no way should we be confused as we are not betting on our success with the Duck. We just need the Dallas Cowboys, where we can, to develop the best we can for future quarterbacks.”
Before the Cowboys’ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Jones told reporters he wasn’t considering any impact on Prescott before trading Lance. The 30-year-old will have a maximum of $59.4 million for the final year of his contract in 2024, with no-trade and no-mark clauses in his deal.
“It never occurred to me — period — about the impact here in relation to Duck,” Jones said Saturday.h/t talking pro soccer). “I know Duck wants to do anything we can do to improve this team. We are going to do that.” The facts are the decision to bring in the highest quality talent as possible, a young talent… We were trying to do what we did today… in nearly every draft.”
But although Jones didn’t consider the impact Lance’s trade would have on Prescott, he did consider how Prescott could help Lance, the former third overall pick of the 2021 draft.
“(Lance) gives us the opportunity to do what we always wanted to do. It would be ideal with the Duck to have a potential, developing young midfielder who could be in the room… with him,” Jones said Saturday. “It doesn’t give Trey what happened. Not only is he in San Francisco, but he’s (joining), in my opinion, one of the best quarterbacks there because Dak Prescott is in it. What Dak Prescott does best to me is how he takes what he does in the classroom and brings it to the practice field.
“So, it was really in our minds that he would come into this situation with Duck.”
It’s unclear how much more time Lance will spend playing in Dallas than he will get in San Francisco, but reps – both in training and at games – are what matter most at this point in the quarterback’s career. And with the Cowboys, it’s clear that Jones and the rest of the organization understand what they have in Lance and how they can help him succeed.
“We were so flattered by what we saw on tape that he’d done since he was in the NFL, and it was a decision we just made almost the moment we heard the name,” Jones said. “Let’s get it.”

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Texas A&M football player Thomas Johnson is missing, according to University Police. A freshman wide receiver who has participated in 10 games this season, per ESPN Dallas, Johnson was last seen on the Texas A&M campus on Monday.
“At this point we don’t have any reason to believe of anything criminal in nature. Our foremost priority at this time is to see if we can locate him,” Texas A&M spokesman Jason Cook told KBTX in College Station on Wednesday.
Speaking from Johnson's hometown of Dallas, his mother, Linda Hanks, is calling for anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
"I'm asking anyone... anyone... to just provide any piece of information," Hanks said on Wednesday, via WFAA-TV in Dallas. Police believe Johnson may have been headed to Dallas when he departed the A&M campus on Monday.
Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin issued a statement on the football team's website, expressing his own concern for Johnson and also calling for anyone with information to come forward.
"All of us are obviously very concerned about the safety and well-being of Thomas Johnson, who has been missing since Monday evening. Authorities are working closely with his family, friends and law enforcement agencies to help locate him. Thomas is a tremendous student-athlete, greatly admired by his fellow teammates and all of us on the coaching staff. If anyone has any current information about him or knows of his whereabouts, please contact his family or law enforcement authorities immediately. We pray for his quick and safe return."
Texas A&M Police are asking anyone with information to call (979) 845-2345.
CLICK HERE to read full University Police release and for a physical description of Johnson.
As reports proliferated about the search for Johnson, there were also many calls for information and prayers offered on social media, including from notable members of the larger football community such as FOX broadcaster Erin Andrews and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The hashtag #FindThomas is being used for Twitter updates regarding the search.
UPDATE 11/15/12 8:42 a.m. EST: Johnson has been found safe, according to his mother. Per The Associated Press, Texas A&M Police called her on Thursday morning to inform her that her son had been found.
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EARLIER FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS:
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M police say freshman wide receiver Thomas Johnson is missing.
The department says that the 18-year-old was last seen leaving his residence in College Station on Monday at 5 p.m. Johnson went to high school in Dallas and police believe he might have traveled to that area.
Lt. Allan Baron says there are no other details available.
Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin released a statement expressing his concern, saying: "Authorities are working closely with his family, friends and law enforcement agencies to help locate him ... We pray for his quick and safe return."
Johnson has appeared in 10 games this season, and has 30 catches for 339 yards and a touchdown.


Medicare is getting cut. Many seniors have come to rely on this government program to cover their frequent medical needs as they age. In a socialist system, as Obamacare is, the elderly are not valued as much as younger, working-age people. The ACA cuts 500 billion from Medicare coverage and puts it into Medicaid. this shows exactly what ths administration thinks of our seniors — that Grandma is better off staying medicated and dying, than to spend money to treat her many malidies.
The government is not a reliable source of funds. People need to take care of themselves and take control of their own medical care. MediBid offers patients with little to no insurance coverage the opportunity to get affordable medical treatments by doctors who want to keep government and insurance intrusion out of the way of giving proper care.
Reductions in Medicare Advantage Payments: The Impact on Seniors by Region
By Robert A. Book, Ph.D. and James C. Capretta September 14, 2010
Abstract: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act substantially alters Medicare Advantage and, as a consequence, reduces the access of senior citizens and the disabled to quality health care by restricting and worsening the health care plan options available to them. Lower-income beneficiaries, Hispanics, and African–Americans will bear a disproportionate share of the act’s Medicare Advantage payment reductions. Those reductions will also indirectly impose higher Medicaid costs on state and federal governments and lead to increased spending on prescription drugs by shifting costs to Medicare Part D.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will cause millions of senior citizens and disabled Americans to lose billions of dollars in health care services every year by substantially reducing payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The act will also dramatically reduce the ability of Medicare beneficiaries to make health care choices for themselves.
Read full article at: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2010/09/reductions-in-medicare-advantage-payments-the-impact-on-seniors-by-region


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It was my mum’s birthday on the weekend, and as I was considering what to get the lady who has everything (!) I think I came up with a brilliant idea for her! It is very simple, but does require a bit of forward planning. And it’s something that anyone can do 🙂
My son loves drawing. He is very proud of his drawings, and usually scans a copy to give to his grandmother. She has pictures from all the grandchildren stuck up all around the house! So I decided to come up with something using his drawings, that would also be useful. And she often writes and posts cards and letters, so that’s what I made.
Together, my son and I chose some of his pictures that would be suitable to go on cards.
I had to iron some, as they had been to and from school so were a bit crushed. This did help! Then I photographed the drawings. I was able to edit out some of the creases and shadows that were left after ironing, but not all. But I think the ‘imperfection’ of the photos shows their authenticity!
I had the photos printed up, and together we chose packs of cards on which the photos would go. We chose these lovely pearlised ones, above.
Unfortunately, the photos were just a little bigger than the cards, so I had to trim them down a bit.
I had printed 2 copies of each drawing, so one copy could go on each coloured card.
Glue them on using craft glue, and weigh them down to dry so they stay flat.
Wrap them up nicely in cellophane. I had a pretty cello bag in my wrapping paper stash, which was just the right size. Now they are perfect for gift giving!
I would suggest when you take the photo of your child’s artwork, that you don’t crop them right down. When you get them printed up, they always seem to slightly crop them even further 😦 And it will give you more room to move when working out how you will position them on the cards.
And I think they look the best when the photos are quite a bit smaller than the card, rather than just fitting. This gives a good border of card colour around the photo. The dog card on the top of the pile, above, was the best I could do to get this effect. Next year I’ll have to remember this!
You could print the pictures up at home on normal paper, but I think they look very professional done as a photograph.
You could also embellish the finished card with glitter or other sparkle. Or add a tiny bit of colour to pencil drawings like these. But I like them just as they are.
Now, it really doesn’t matter what your child’s level of artistic expertise is. They may be more Jackson Pollack than Michelangelo. But I promise you, a fingerpainting will look amazingly professional when presented beautifully on a card! And if the artwork is more of your abstract variety, just choose a bright portion of it to showcase. Your children will feel special that you have done something so amazing with their work, and that is a gift in itself x
This is quite a different style of card to what I made for my sister in Card Making, Part 1. There are so many options for card making!
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HDD Dredge Pump DP400 for Egyptian Job
Holland Dredge Design (HDD), member of the BIG Group of companies, has just finished the first production of the HDD Dredge Pump DP400.
The DP400 dredge pump unit is already sold by HDD and will be assembled in a dredging vessel.
The dredger is currently working in Egypt and is being used for the rivers deepening operations.
“The DP400 impeller is provided with a double curved impeller blade. These double curved impeller blades ensure greater efficiency,” Cristijn van den Biggelaar from BIG Group, revealed exclusively for Dredging Today.
“These pumps, built from separate wear-resistant parts to exchange wear parts easily and still works cost effective, have adjustable casting positions and could be mounted easily into an existing dredger.”
Holland Dredge Design BV is a Harderwijk based company specialized in the engineering, designing, building, supplying and maintenance of dredging equipment.


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One of the best meats on the grill, smoked beef tenderloin is taken to a new level as it’s cooked slowly and slowly in your outdoor smoker. From the best woods to dry seasoning, learn everything you need to know with our guide to smoking beef tenderloin.
Beef tenderloin is a luxurious and tender primitive cut of beef that boasts a rich, exceptional flavor. To get the most out of it, we’re going to dry it in brine, rub dry with a touch of heat, and brown it backwards to preserve that flavor.
In today’s recipe I will explain how to prepare beef tenderloin for smoking before smoking. We’ll smoke it until half done(about 125°F) before finishing it on the grill to complete our reverse browning.
What is beef tenderloin?
Roast beef is one of the finest main cuts of beef and one of the most tender. It comes from the back of the ox, along the spine, just above the kidney. The muscle of the beef sirloin is known as the psoas major and is not used much by the cow. Underuse causes the meat to become coated in fat and remain tender.
Smoked beef tenderloin takes this cut of meat and seals in the juices and flavors. Done right, the meat melts in your mouth quickly.
Filet of beef versus filet mignon
Filet mignon is a cut of beef that is part of the loin. It is the part of the loin that touches the short loin. Filet mignon is the most tender cut of the fillet and makes up only a small portion of the entire fillet. It’s the rarest piece of meat.
Filet mignon cuts are much smaller than the filet and can have more subtle flavors. They’re also more expensive because fewer pieces of filet mignon come from a filet.
Times and temperatures
Keep in mind that cooking times are critical to maintaining an even heat. Avoid checking the spine too often to lower the temperature and cause heat distribution problems.
250 degrees Fahrenheit
Target internal temperature
130 degrees Fahrenheit grilled
140 degrees Fahrenheit after scorching
This temperature places them squarely in the medium-rare category. Its final temperature determines how well the meat is cooked through. 125 degrees F is rare, 135 is medium rare, 145 is medium, 155 is medium good, and 160 is well done.
The USDA recommends at least medium doneness, but many people like their beef rare and medium rare.
Time needed per pound of meat
45 minutes per pound of fillet
The meat is the main protagonist of this dish. Make sure you handle the beef tenderloin right from the start to create a great meal.
First you need to remove excess fat from the fillet. Sometimes you get fillet wrapped in white fat known as suet. Cut it from the meat, but try not to take any meat with you. You can save or discard this for other recipes.
Now cut off the two ends of the fillet to get an even piece of meat. You want the meat to be about the same thickness throughout. Save the ends for cooking and use in other recipes.
Now you can marinate or season your meat. For this recipe, use the olive oil and then generously add the dressing. Wrap the meat in plastic and place in the fridge for two hours.
Rub dry seasoning
A dry marinade is a very popular way to flavor a smoked beef tenderloin. There are many ways to rub dry. Many pre-made brands offer good dressings that cut down on your work, but these don’t let you choose flavors as well.
For this recipe, THEY use a very basic dry rub that brings out the natural flavors of the meat. The salt takes away a lot of the meaty nuances from the fillet. Pepper and garlic add a bit of depth to the overall flavor.
Dry dressing is a thermal place to add peppers like chipotle, cayenne, and even hotter ones if you like your dishes hotter. You can also sweeten dry rubs with brown sugar.
Fillets tend to smoke very quickly compared to other cuts of meat. This time means YOU need strong woody flavors for the best effect. Hickory and Mystique provide the best results for your taste buds. If YOU want a sweeter note, applewood might work better.
Ideas for serving and accompanying
Beef tenderloin goes well with almost anything you would eat with steak. You can make it with muffins, mashed potatoes or baked potatoes. Grilled vegetables are a great addition. Salads can help bring a touch of freshness to dishes that go well together.
You can make many different sauces with your fillet. This may include a natural dipping sauce in their juices or a white wine and mushroom sauce. Some people like barbecue sauces with their meat.
Reverse beef tenderloin
Reverse searing is a method many cooks use to extract as much flavor as possible from the smoking process while adding the crust that adds texture to the meat. The technique helps to give the meat one of the most even color markings.
First we smoke the meat at a lower temperature. Then place the meat in a hot skillet or grill over high heat to brown a crust on the fillet. Browning will also help you cook the meat to the desired temperature.
How to smoke beef tenderloin
- Trim your fillet, removing excess fat and trimming the ends so the meat is an even thickness.
- Combine the dry dressing ingredients in a pain. Brush the fillet with olive oil and generously add the dry seasoning to the meat. Cover the entire cut with the rub.
- Wrap it in plastic and put it in the fridge for two hours.
- Preheat smoker at 250 degrees.
- Place the fillet in the smoker and cook for 1 1/12 to 3 hours, depending on the weight of the meat.
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Physicists have recently theorized that the merger of two black holes would create gravitational waves that could eject the resultant object from its galaxy. Now such a black hole event has been observed for the first time. Theory predicted that the gravitational waves would be emitted primarily in one direction, pushing the newly enlarged black hole in the opposite, and that is what we seem to be looking at, according to scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE).
We can’t see black holes themselves, nor have we yet directly detected gravitational waves. But we can observe the interactions around black holes, in this case the broad emission lines of gases carried with the recoiling black hole as it exits its galaxy, which contrast with the narrow emission lines of the gases the object left behind. These data allowed the object’s speed — a scorching 2650 kilometers per second — to be measured. The recoil caused by the merger is pushing the black hole, which masses several hundred million times the mass of the Sun, completely out of the galaxy it once called home.
What would cause two enormous black holes to encounter each other? The most likely event is a collision between two galaxies. Early calculations and later simulations of such events predicted that such mergers could produce velocities of up to a few hundred kilometers per second, but working out the numbers for spinning black holes produced much higher velocities, up to the several thousand kilometers per second found by Stefanie Komossa’s team at MPE. With speeds like this, exceeding the escape velocity of even massive elliptical galaxies, we have to ponder the consequences for galaxy evolution absent the central black hole. The work also implies an intergalactic population of black holes.
Finding the first ever candidate for a recoiling black hole, thus verifying theory and simulation, is quite a catch. It’s also noteworthy given the distances involved. Komossa’s team first detected X-ray emissions from the black hole’s accretion disk from a gigantic ten billion light years away. The observation of gravitational waves through experiments like LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and the space-based LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) may one day soon provide data that will help us refine our model of such events, as well as other black hole activity. We’ll also find out whether Einstein was right that gravitational waves and light waves travel at the same speed.
See this MPE news release for more. The paper is Komossa et al., “A Recoiling Supermassive Black Hole in the Quasar SDSS J092712.65+294344.0?” Astrophysical Journal 678 (May 10, 2008), pp. L81-L84 (abstract)


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Gives $15,000 in grants
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte approved its yearly budget for 2008 on first reading, following a public hearing on November 20, anticipating total revenues of $3,545,027 and approving $3,737,809 worth of expenses, including $15,000 in donations. It will consider the budget again on December 4.
According to town manager Joe Fitzpatrick, 80 percent of the town’s sales tax revenue is earned between November and April; the amount of revenue the town receives is heavily dependent on the number of winter visitors to Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Although revenues are impossible to determine in advance, Fitzpatrick says the town is budgeting for sales tax revenues in 2008 similar to those seen in 2007, but it won’t be enough to cover the expenses of operating and maintaining the town. The town’s sales tax figures are approximately 10 percent lower than what would be expected if Club Med Resort had not been sold.
Some relief is provided by property tax revenues, as property values in Mt. Crested Butte jumped from $80 million in 2006 to $148 million in 2007. According to Fitzpatrick, property taxes will bring in $727,000 of revenue from the town’s mil levy.
While not as critical as sales or property tax to the town’s overall fiscal health, construction revenue is a big-ticket item for the budget, Fitzpatrick says. Mt. Crested Butte is expecting $95,000 in revenues from construction project impact fees and building permits in 2008.
The town is predicting a revenue shortfall of approximately $192,000 during 2008 and will dip into reserves.
Despite the predicted shortfall the town is budgeting $15,000 in donations. Fitzpatrick says it’s important for the town to continue giving donations because "There are certain organizations that provide things citizens in the community need that town isn’t able to provide." He says it can be a challenge giving donations when there are everyday things in the community that could use funding, like road maintenance.
The town dropped its allotment of donations from $20,000 last year to $15,000, but during the meeting Mt. Crested Butte mayor Chris Morgan noted that several items formerly found under the donations section of the town’s budget are now separate line items in the budget.
Fitzpatrick says these items aren’t truly donations because they are recurring items that the town is responsible for every year. A $2,500 line item for the Fourth of July fireworks and $3,000 to the Crested Butte Nordic Center for grooming the town’s recreation path are now both found under the Parks and Recreation Department budget.
Mt. Crested Butte also has a $10,000 line item for the Crested Butte Music Festival, which is considered a marketing expense and comes out of the town’s admissions tax, a tax placed on ticket sales at the resort. This year the town added the caveat that if more than five music festival events are held in the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, the town will support the music festival with $1,000 for each additional event that is held in town.
Under the actual donations category of the budget, $500 is being given to the county’s restorative justice program and $1,000 for the Literacy Action Program with the proviso that at least two literacy programs are held in town. Paradise Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) will get $500 for their new facility. During the meeting Morgan asked if it would be possible to channel funds from the town’s dog fines to the P.A.W.S. facility. Trujillo said the town gets about $400 a year in fines. Fitzpatrick said, "It’s a good idea to channel funds, especially for the long-term operation (of the facility)."
The town is giving $750 to the county’s legal aid program. The town attorney Rod Landwehr said, "It’s a good program that provides legal advice for low-income families."
Crested Butte Search and Rescue will receive $2,500; the Adaptive Sports Center will receive $1,000; and the Office for Resource Efficiency (ORE) will receive $2,000. The Crested Butte Avalanche Center will receive $500. Council member Danny D’Aquila said, " I used their service every day last winter. It’s invaluable, it’s accurate and they’ve got a very good crew."
The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council will make its final approval of the 2008 budget during a second reading on December 4, but there is no public hearing.

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Before the Sydney Opera House was built its location, Bennelong Point, was already an important part of the city, with a long history.
European settlement of Australia commenced in January 1788, when the First Fleet arrived from England.
Landing initially at Botany Bay, after a few days the fleet decamped to Port Jackson. There they found a sheltered natural harbour, fresh water, and arable land. The newly arrived colonists, a mix of settlers, solders, and convicts under the leadership of Arthur Phillip, began constructing their new township alongside the harbour.
They also encountered the local Indigenous population. There were three tribes living in the area that would become Sydney; the Daruk, the Iora and the Darawal. The tribes and the settlers kept their distance at first, and largely tried to stay out of each other’s way.
For the Indigenous tribes, the harbour had enormous importance as a source of food.
The Daruk fished mainly from the shoreline, using lines they had fashioned from tree bark. The Iora preferred to fish from canoes, which they carved from the trunks of eucalypts. All of the local inhabitants supplemented their diet with shellfish.
The shores of Port Jackson were rich with oysters, which were consumed in great numbers. Mounds of discarded shells, called ‘middens’, were found by the Europeans. They even put them to use; the shells contained lime and, ground up, they were used as mortar in early bricklaying.
A prime oyster harvesting location could be found northeast of the fledgling township, on a triangular point of land that jutted into the harbour. The Indigenous name for this spot was Inbughalee.
The tip of the point was separated from the rest by a shallow channel, that flooded when the tide came in.
Among the Iora tribe one of their number, Bennelong, soon distinguished himself.
A teenager when the Europeans arrived, but already a vigorous and energetic young man, Bennelong was curious to learn more about the new arrivals. He would soon become the first Indigenous person to learn English, and would serve as a translator and intermediary, between the two groups.
His sociable nature endeared him to Governor Phillip, who considered him a friend. And his usefulness to the colony was rewarded: Phillip gifted Bennelong a small brick hut, about 12 feet square, which was built on Inbughalee. He lived there with his wife, Barangaroo.
A number of other Iora also used the house, and there could usually be found a group of tribespeople sitting outside together. To the settlers the area became known as, ‘Bennelong Point’.
Bennelong’s fate was ultimately unhappy.
When Phillip returned to England in 1792, he took his friend with him, along with a younger man named Yemmerrawanie; the first Indigenous Australians to visit Europe.
Appearing mostly in western style clothes, he was initially feted by society, but his value as a curio quickly wore off. Unhappy and out of place, he returned to Sydney in 1795 with the new Governor, John Hunter.
‘By then, he fitted neither his old tribal world, nor the carceral microcosm of the whites.
Bennelong became increasingly pugnacious and sodden with rum, and died at the age of about 40, in 1813.’
– Robert Hughes, ‘The Fatal Shore’
By the time of Bennelong’s death, the point named after him was already being used for its next purpose.
Prior to the First Fleet, Australia had seen European explorers come from a number of countries, including the French and Dutch.
As the 18th century wore on, as well as needing a place to send their expanding prison population, the British government was concerned that another country may seize Australia for themselves. The land was viewed as potentially rich in resources, and could provide a safe harbour in the distant Pacific.
In 1789, a year after the First Fleet arrived, the French Revolution erupted, plunging Europe into chaos for the next two decades. England and France would spend much of that time as enemies, and the British government’s concerns about Australia were heightened.
In July 1788, Governor Phillip ordered Bennelong Point fortified.
It was a good position for a defensive installation, with a view of the harbour, and the approaches to the town. Two six pound guns were placed there, behind some basic fortifications.
This was later demolished, but the point would be reinforced in 1798, as the Napoleonic Wars raged in Europe. Now six guns were stationed at the point, with more substantial protection.
Finally, in 1817, Governor Lachlan Macquarie ordered a proper Fort built on the site. He named it after himself.
Fort Macquarie was designed by Francis Greenway, then the foremost architect in the colony.
Greenway was born in Gloucestershire in 1777, and later established himself as an architect around Bristol and Bath. But financial problems set in; he declared bankruptcy in 1809, and was sentenced to death in 1812, for forging documents.
His sentence was commuted to transportation, and he was sent to the colonies in 1814. During the trip he met and befriended the ship’s doctor, Dr John Harris, who would provide him his first commission in Sydney; expanding the doctor’s home, in Ultimo.
While Greenway’s sentence was 14 years hard labour, skilled tradespeople were in short supply. He was assigned more architecture work, and would serve most of his sentence at his drawing table.
Greenway would design some of early Sydney’s most iconic buildings, including the Hyde Park Barracks, Government House, and St James’ Church (all still standing).
His design for Fort Macquarie was a collaborative effort, with the army’s engineers. It was based around a central, two storey guard tower, 90 feet in circumference, surrounded by fortifications.
The walls were 12 feet thick, with three sides facing the harbour. Stone for the construction came from a quarry in the nearby Domain.
Three large cannon were stationed at the fort, manned by a small, permanent garrison of troops who lived in the central tower.
Fort Macquarie was constructed with convict labour and took four years to complete, becoming fully operational in 1821. It would stand on the site for 80 years.
In 1901, the State Government decided to replace the fort.
By this time it was barely used and in run down condition. Sydney had grown into a thriving metropolis, and modern military installations established elsewhere. Bennelong Point would now serve a new purpose, as part of the city’s push to modernise.
Trams had been a key piece of Sydney’s transport infrastructure since the middle of the previous century.
The first tram line had been horse drawn; established in 1861, it ran the length of the city down to Circular Quay. Steam trams had followed from the 1870s, and electric trams from 1898.
The first electric tramcars were the C and D Class, followed in 1908 by the O Class, which became the best-known Sydney tram of the era. The O Class was known as a ‘toastrack’ or ‘footboard’ tram; it had neither windows or doors, and bench seats that spanned the width of the vehicle, without an aisle.
Conductors sold and checked tickets by shuffling along the outside of the tram on footboards, which made for a dangerous occupation.
The state government began electrifying the existing tram network, utilising the same parts and equipment that had been used in the New York subway system. Progress was swift, and most of the network had been upgraded by 1910.
The government also constructed a new city tram depot, on Point Bennelong. Built on the site of the former fort, and named after it, the Fort Macquarie Tram Depot was finished in 1902.
Its design was unusual, and mimicked the military installation it replaced, replete with a tower and castellated battlements.
Twelve tram lines ran from the depot, with a loop line of track around the outside. A short stretch of double track connected the depot to the wider tram network, via Circular Quay.
Sydney’s trams were popular, and the network continued to grow through the early 20th century.
By the 1930s, it was the largest in the southern hemisphere, with hundreds of kilometres of track, and 2 500 tram carriages in service. But it was becoming a victim of its own success.
Central Sydney had not been planned, like Melbourne, and had instead been left to develop organically. The result was a messy arrangement of streets.
As more people bought their own cars, road traffic became difficult to manage.
While public transport is often seen as the solution to congestion problems, in Sydney at this time the tram network was seen as part of the problem. The trams mostly shared the roads with other vehicles, there were only a small number of dedicated tramways, and drivers found them a slow and cumbersome obstacle.
The NRMA, the peak local motoring group, began lobbying for their removal.
The tram network was also the victim of neglect. Cost cutting through the great depression, and then World War II, had left the network in a poor state of repair. Maintenance was urgently needed on a number of lines, and the tram cars in service were largely outdated.
After the war, the State Government commissioned a report on the future of public transport in Sydney.
Taking its cue from London, which had recently begun a successful expansion of their bus network, the report recommended a gradual phasing out trams. Busses, and an associated series of new roads, would replace them.
‘Rather than repairing all the tracks, repairing all the overhead lines on a massive tramway network, it was considered easier just to bring the buses in to take over.’
– Professor Robert Lee, Sydney historian
While many people blamed trams for the congestion on the city’s roads, they were still popular. And so a lot of the line removal was done by stealth; the overhead lines demolished at night, the tram tracks themselves not removed at all, but simply covered up with asphalt.
The last tram line was closed in 1961.
The Fort Macquarie tram depot was decommissioned as part of this program: it closed in October 1955, and was demolished three years later.
The Government once again had a new plan for the site, one befitting its location alongside what had become a world-famous harbour. They would build a new concert hall and opera house.
This project was the brainchild of Eugene Goosens, the director of the NSW Conservatory of Music. Goosens had been lobbying for a new concert hall since the 1940s, and it was his suggestion to locate the building on Bennelong Point.
The plan eventually found a sponsor in Premier Joseph Cahill, who launched a design competition for the building in 1955. 233 entries were submitted, from architects in 32 countries.
The winner was Jorn Utzon, a relatively unknown architect from Denmark. According to legend, his radical design, featuring the iconic ‘sails’, was rescued from a pile of rejected entries by one of the judges.
Construction of the building began in 1959.
The project would be beset by cost overruns, construction difficulties, and much controversy. The design of the sails was one major issue, as constructing them with the materials of the time proved fiendishly difficult.
A number of politicians agitated for the building’s abandonment, largely due to the ballooning price tag. Utzon himself, who moved to Sydney to supervise the project, would not see its end; he resigned in February 1966, following a dispute over proposed changes to his design.
The building was not completed until 1973. The eventual cost, $102 million, was 5 times what had originally been budgeted (although it seems like a steal, by modern standards). Queen Elizabeth II oversaw a lavish opening ceremony.
Utzon was not invited.
A replica of Bennelong’s hut now stands in the nearby domain, overlooking the point where he used to live. The Sydney Opera House was made a UNSECO World Heritage Site, in 2003.

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