How to carry a bike lock

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MontyVeda

a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
Do people really get their wheels stolen? I've never actually heard of it happening locally!
I always used to remove my quick release front wheel and lock it up with my back wheel and frame... the one time i didn't, some fecker removed my front wheel for me and took it with them, presumably for safe keeping. The lass who used to live below me had her QR seat stolen, probably for the same reason my front wheel was nicked... because it was quick and easy and 'a laugh'... That's why i no longer have QR on my wheels or seat post
 

wanda2010

Guru
Location
London
I use two D locks unless I am only going to and from work, then I take one as we have secure parking. I carry them in a rucksack or pannier or saddlebag. They weigh a ton but I'm happy with the perceived security they offer, along with lots of prayers and an Oyster card (in London). Saying that, most of my bikes have security skewers on them and are listed with BikeRegister. I want to keep my bikes for as long as, unless I choose to sell them.
 

Feastie

Über Member
Location
Leeds
Get a luggage rack and just hook it around the seat post but through the bars of the luggage rack. That's what I do. Luggage rack comes in handy for all sorts, mostly carrying my Sainsbury's shopping with some bungees :smile:
 

GuardTwin

Active Member
I have it in the bag, I have a little pouch area where It goes so the lock does not move about too much, after a while you don't notice it as your body adapts to the weight through fitness. It is a great way to increase your intensity too if you want to get fitter and then once you stop noticing it you will see you can travel faster and easier without it...but I always have mine even if im not intended to stop...just incase I fancy a coffee lol
 

Joey Shabadoo

My pronouns are "He", "Him" and "buggerlugs"
Ok this may sound like a simple question but I was wondering how people who intend to leave their bikes whilst out on a ride carry their locks with them?

I have just purchased a new lock for a couple of reasons. The first my old one fell apart the second because when i had it wrapped it around the frame of the bike the rubbing from the general motion of cycling and weight of the oxford lock rubbed the paint clean off. Quite annoying as it was a new bike i had just dropped 1K on. :sad:

Anyway back to the question i don't have room on the bike to fit the new bike lock holder as it would mean removing a bottle cage and when out doing 50+ miles i need all the liquid i can carry also as its a cyclocross bike i want to keep the weight to a minimum.

I had a similar conundrum but this was my solution.

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Attach the bracket below the seatpost but at an angle.
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I pop in on when I'm going to the shops or the football, but slip it off for longer rides. It doesn't get in the way, snag or rattle.
 

evo456

Über Member
Got these (texkf) on both my bikes so I can carry the Abus D lock. suits all shapes and sizes of tubes. Extremely secured, never had one move out of place. Pricey for what is it though.

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Roadhump

Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted
This is a problem for me as in the summer I like to stop at the odd country pub. I used to carry a back pack to carry my lock but the weight caused a shoulder injury, it got worse and I ended up with a trapped nerve which was excruciatingly painful and cost me a couple of hundred quid in chiropractor fees (worked a treat though).

I was shown a couple of websites advertising the lock holster and will probably try one of them this year.
 
The area you live or ride to, the quality of your steed, are important contributing factors on the level of security used on the bike. On a 50 miler or more where a cafe stop is planned we are very familiar with them all and so know the best place to put the bikes, usually within sight or in a difficult position for a thief to get to easily. Mind you, the total cost of both our bikes is about £700 and not too many toe rags want to steal a fixed. If we go further afield one of us carries the tools and repair kit and the other carries a light cable lock as a deterrent.
 

Roadhump

Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted
Last summer I saw a cyclist leave his bike outside a pub about 8.00 pm on a busy Friday evening, and then go in to buy a drink. I was going in the same pub and stood next to him at the bar while waiting to get served. I asked him if he was worried about his bike outside and he casually said he wasn't and it was insured anyway - I think his insurance company might have had an issue had he made a claim and they knew how careless he was though. I can't remember what make his bike was but he told me the frame was worth £1,600 and the wheels £700 each. Nice bloke, but I couldn't believe how careless and casual he was....it was still there when he went back outside with his drink.
 
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