carrying a D lock

[young Ed]

hope this is the right section to post in?

having just bought a road bike i also feel it is time to invest in some better security, a D lock seems the obvious to me being so much more secure than a cable
but how do i carry a D lock on a road bike without a rucksack? or even a cable considering any saddle bag i want will be only just big enough for a spare tube or two and a pair of levers, maybe a multi tool
Cheers Ed

 

[jayonabike]

Did the D lock come with a clamp so you can attach to the frame?

 

[ScotiaLass]

My D lock came with a mount for the frame...unfortunately my bike frame won't take it but it would probably fit okay on a road bike (if you have the room).
If I need to take mine I carry it in my rucksack although it is a heavy beast!

 

[young Ed]

Did the D lock come with a clamp so you can attach to the frame?

not got one yet but my brothers did and he carries his in his main frame triangle bit but i feel this doesn't look too good and and i never see any real roadies with any visible locks
Cheers Ed

 

[jayonabike]

Most roadies carry a small cafe lock. Small enough to carry in your back pocket and enough to deter an opportunist thief grabbing your bike from outside a cafe/shop. I use one of these when I'm lycra'd up.
When I'm on my around town/work/jump on in jeans bike I have a d lock clamped to the frame

 

[ScotiaLass]

Most roadies carry a small cafe lock. Small enough to carry in your back pocket and enough to deter an opportunist thief grabbing your bike from outside a cafe/shop. I use one of these when I'm lycra'd up.
When I'm on my around town/work/jump on in jeans bike I have a d lock clamped to the frame

I rarely use my D lock.
I usually don't stop anywhere on a ride that I'd leave my bike but I carry a pretty sturdy cable lock, just incase I need to pop for a pee coffee

 

[Cuchilo]

I just use a café lock but then I don't leave my bikes anywhere for any amount of time . They are always in my view or I am on them .

 

[Cuchilo]

PS where are the pictures of the bike

 

[vickster]

If you want proper security for a roadbike, you'll have to get over what it looks like...or carry it in a backpack, in a pannier, bugeed to a rack, get a carradice or bar bag. My little Kryptonite D fits in my Bell (Walmart i.e. Asda) bar bag.

I have these, the cable might fit in the bag too and the tools

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Kryptonite-Evolution-Mini-7-Lock-With-4-Foot-Kryptoflex-Cable_53382.htm
http://direct.asda.com/Road-Stash-B...8-05eff6da2486&istItemId=xmmlaqtr&istBid=tztx

 

[byegad]

If you are commuting to work, a D lock can be left on a stand so long as it is not in to bad an area. I used to leave one at work in the car patrolled car park. You need to carry a light lock incase the D is sabotaged but it never did for my commuting of 8 years.

 

[young Ed]

okay, maybe a D lock isn't the way to go and instead a decent cable lock and a big saddle bag as the bike won't be let out of sight and i'm not commuting on it but when i get a road bike for commuting somewhere over a distant rainbow that will have to have the ugly D lock in frame

PS where are the pictures of the bike

in south wales! i have heard one of us on here is packing bike right now
pics to come soon
Cheers Ed

 

[vickster]

If just for cafe stops, get a couple of these, tiny

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Surel...aign=Adwords&gclid=CJTEmarHuMECFYzHtAodnl0A2A

 

[Jon George]

a pee coffee

That's some rarefied brand of coffee you drink.

Edit: Just noticed the strike out.

 

[ianrauk]

PS where are the pictures of the bike

Check out Banjo's Scott in the For Sale section.

 

[young Ed]

PS where are the pictures of the bike

Check out Banjo's Scott in the For Sale section.

no need, i'm so kind i will even let you have a peek at (soon to be) my pride and joy!

Cheers Ed