Cafe stop bike lock

[Salty seadog]

Please recomend me a compact lightweight cafe stop lock. Following on fron the lock thread. I like the Abus that @ianrauk showed in that thread. It would be for locking up a bike always in sight save for the briefest of moments. I would prefer not to have it attached to the frame. Something like this...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CJ-S4Jzqys4CFQJZhgodKX0Ibg&gclsrc=aw.ds

I know the smart answer would be "Get that one then" but I would like to make a comparison.....

Cheers,

ssd

 

[Nibor]

I use this
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/15586...Ug-hsFRHVz91Do95jpBnQOMBerqFCg9j1axoCEezw_wcB

 

[MikeW-71]

I have one like @ianrauk which is fine to stop an opportunist just walking away with the bike.

It drops into a jersey pocket or in the saddlebag.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I know the smart answer would be "Get that one then" but I would like to make a comparison...

Just get that one, I asked a similar question a while back and decided the Abus (as linked) was the most fit for purpose lock - it has proved correct.

 

[Racing roadkill]

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-bike-d-lock-blue-id_8342017.html

I use one of these. It's a sturdy enough lock to deter walk offs, and it fits into the pockets of my Jerseys nicely.

 

[smutchin]

I have an older version of the Abus one and it's done me well for a number of years.

The Knog Milkman is also highly recommended, and is about the same price.
http://todayscyclist.co.uk/milkman-retractable-cable-lock.html

Tbh, I prefer the combination lock option, rather than a key lock, because you can't lose a combination code or leave it at home (though I suppose you could forget it).

 

[Racing roadkill]

I have an older version of the Abus one and it's done me well for a number of years.

The Knog Milkman is also highly recommended, and is about the same price.
http://todayscyclist.co.uk/milkman-retractable-cable-lock.html

Tbh, I prefer the combination lock option, rather than a key lock, because you can't lose a combination code or leave it at home (though I suppose you could forget it).

Combi locks don't like winter.

 

[smutchin]

Combi locks don't like winter.

Interesting observation - I've never had a problem with the Abus one at any time of year. YMMV.

There are pros and cons either way, so it's worth giving the matter some thought before making a purchase.

 

[ianrauk]

Please recomend me a compact lightweight cafe stop lock. Following on fron the lock thread. I like the Abus that @ianrauk showed in that thread. It would be for locking up a bike always in sight save for the briefest of moments. I would prefer not to have it attached to the frame. Something like this...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CJ-S4Jzqys4CFQJZhgodKX0Ibg&gclsrc=aw.ds

I know the smart answer would be "Get that one then" but I would like to make a comparison.....

Cheers,

ssd

For what you are buying and of the cost. They are all much the muchness. They wont stop a determined scrote trying to steal your bike but they will think twice and/or look at other bikes without a lock rather then yours.

 

[vickster]

I had the Abus. It never worked. Very difficult to set the combo and then Seemed to lose the combination in the saddle bag! I sent it back for a refund and got the little Giant coil one, not often used tbough

 

[ianrauk]

Combi locks don't like winter.

I've had mine over 5 years old now. It's got wet through many a time and never given me any problems. My Abus Combi doesn't mind the winter.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I've had mine over 5 years old now. It's got wet through many a time and never given me any problems. My Abus Combi doesn't mind the winter.

I've had the misfortune of several combi locks succumbing to the Orrible winter road grime, and / or freezing. It ain't funny when you're 80 miles from home. Also, trying to line up a combi code with frozen fingers, or in the dark, with no lights or torches, which haven't run out of charge, is a faff I can live without.

 

[smutchin]

succumbing to the Orrible winter road grime

That could be your problem. I keep mine out of the way of the elements in a saddle bag (which in turn is protected from the elements by my mudguards). You could also put it inside a plastic sandwich bag for extra protection.

 

[ianrauk]

I've had the misfortune of several combi locks succumbing to the Orrible winter road grime, and / or freezing. It ain't funny when you're 80 miles from home. Also, trying to line up a combi code with frozen fingers, or in the dark, with no lights or torches, which haven't run out of charge, is a faff I can live without.

s'funny ain't it.
I've never found it a faff at all. Each to their own and all that.

 

[jefmcg]

The real problem with the Abus is if you forget the combination, you are stuck. You can only change the combination if you remember that old one** That being said, I thoroughly recommend it. I've had it for 4 years.

The giant lock can apparently be pulled open by hand. Though I am sure the Abus can also be easily circumvented, it's not quite as obvious how to do it.

Edit: I don't see how this lock could be exposed to winter grime. It's really too small and light to be kept on the frame. It has to kept in a pocket or bag.

**I've met someone who can unlock a simple combination lock by touch, but my fingers aren't sensitive enough.