Maintenance: Clean the lock mechanism with WD-40 from time to time and/or as needed to help keep the lock mechanism functioning smoothly.
The more exposure the lock gets to road debris and corrosive elements, the more often you will want to clean the mechanism with WD-40.
If the lock ever becomes sticky, or fails to function smoothly, flush the lock mechanism with WD-40
Lubrication: Lubricate the lock mechanism to help reduce wear.
Only use lubricants designed specifically for locks.
Never use petroleum-based oils, bicycle chain lube or grease to lubricate a lock.
If any petroleum-based non-lock-specific oil gets into the mechanism you can clean it out with an Acetone-based solvent or a similar type of solvent.
- Lock rear wheel and frame to a bike rack. The Sheldon Brown Method is an efficient and effective way to secure a bike to a bike rack when space is tight.
- Lock front wheel and frame to rack.
- Lock bike frame to a bike rack.
Please let us know how you use your TiGr® Lock via email to: info@tigrlock.com
LOCKING AREA (ID):
Mini: The triangular locking area of the mini is about 7 inches long at the longest point by about 4 inches wide at the widest point. The Mini is intended to provide just enough locking area to secure the bike frame and/or a wheel to a bike rack. It is well suited for the Sheldon Brown locking method where you lock the rear wheel through the rear triangle to a bike rack. The locking area of the TIGR Mini is similar to that of a mini u-lock.
Mini+: The rectangular locking area of the Mini+ is about 4 inches wide by about 8 inches long. The locking area of the Mini+ is similar to that of a standard u-lock.
OUTER DIMENSIONS (OD):
Mini: The outer dimensions of the mini are about 10.5 inches long at the longest point and about 4.5 inches wide at the widest point. When snapped into the mounting clip the lock and clip together are about 10.8 inches in length from the bottom of the clip to the top of the lock.
Mini+: The outer dimensions of the Mini+ are about 11.5 inches at the longest point and about 4.5 inches wide at the widest point. When snapped into the mounting clip the lock and clip together are about 11.9 inches from the bottom of the clip to the top of the lock.
Space needed within bike frame to store the lock in the TIGR mounting clip:
mini: Measuring from the top screw hole of the mounting clip:
- ~6.7"/170mm to top of lock
- ~5.1"/130mm to widest point of lock
- ~7.8"/198mm to top of lock
- ~8.75"/222mm to top corner of lock
- ~5.4"/137mm to bottom corner of lock
mini+: Measuring from the top screw hole of the mounting clip:
The high carbon steel is lighter, stronger and more flexible than titanium.
STRENGTH - The high carbon steel shackles are harder to cut with a wider range of bolt cutters and hacksaws.
WEIGHT - The high carbon steel shackles are about 1% lighter than the titanium shackles.
FLEXIBILITY - The high carbon steel shackles are more flexible that the titanium shackles which makes the high carbon steel a bit easier to use.
TIGR HISTORY:
2011 - Titanium TIGR bow-lock design introduced. The first viable titanium bike lock leveraged the material properties of titanium, and innovative design, to create strong, light, flexible bicycle security.
2012 - Titanium TIGR locks earned earned ART® approval for bicycle security.
2015 - The titanium TIGR mini design introduced. TIGR Mini utilize about 50% less titanium making the design both lighter and less expensive than the original bow-lock design.
2016 - The titanium TIGR mini earned the prestigious RED DOT product design award for it's unique strength-to-weight performance, elegant design and innovative frame mount.
2017 - The titanium TIGR mini+ introduced. The mini+ shape provides more locking area than the mini making it more versatile and easier to use in some cases.
2020 - The high carbon steel TIGR Mini and Mini+ introduced. TIGR follows in the TIGR tradition of introducing new products in order to reduce weight, reduce cost and increase versatility. TIGR does all three while retaining all the product design elements that make TIGR Locks uniquely strong and light, easy to use and easy to carry.
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Yes.
- - Please send a note to info@tigrlock.com requesting Keyed Alike (KA) locks when you place your order.
- - The TIGR Mini 2-Pack comes with KA locks.
- - There is no additional charge for KA locks.
- We need the Key Code* that came with your lock in order to cut new keys.
- You can order replacement keys here https://tigrlock.com/collections/replacement-parts/products/replacement-keys-set-of-2.
- Please be sure to provide key code and email when you place your order.
* The Key Code is stamped into the diamond-shaped metal tag that comes with the keys, or onto the key itself.
You can also register your key code with us via the key code registration form. That way we can keep track of the key code for you. Otherwise, please keep that code in a safe place.
Yes, all versions of the TIGR cylinders are compatible with all versions TIGR locks.
Very!
TIGR Locks provide very good security for a wide ranges of uses.
TIGR Locks have been protecting bikes from real-world bike thieves wielding real-world bike thief tools in cities large and small all over the world since 2011.
Independent testing by lock testing experts, independent lock testing labs, journalists and concerned citizens show TIGR bike locks are hard to break.
Using a good lock properly reduces the risk of bike theft. However, no bike lock alone can eliminate the risk of bike theft. All locks can be defeated. Always lock around a piece of the bike that can not be removed with a tool. Always lock to a secure bike rack. Avoid leaving bikes unattended in high risk areas for extended periods of time
More information on the testing page.
- - The mounting clip is designed to attach to a bike frame using water bottle cage mounts on the frame.
- - It is as easy to attach as a bottle cage.
- - The mounting clip also works with many bottle cage adapters.
- - Do not use Loctite thread locker with the clip. It's not necessary and Loctite destroys ABS plastic.
- - The mounting screws need to be tight enough to hold the clip secure to the frame, but not so tight as to damage the clip.
Orders ship within 48 hours in most cases. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with your tracking and shipping information.
