I'm looking for a lock which I can take with it when simply popping out to the shops in my local village (small town). Basically I'm after something which neither I, and/or my girlfriend if she's going, would not find too much of a hindrance.
Of course, I recognise that size/weight vs security are often intrinsicly linked, and indeed the fact that I'll only be in a shop for a few minutes may well be a moot point if that is more than enough time for a thief to compromise the lock, however I thought I would at least provide the context in which I plan to use it.
The size/weight issue obviously steers me away from D-locks etc but then I appreciate I am therefore compromising security. Cable locks don't seem particularly robust, but perhaps they might be robust enough? I'm wondering about another approach - perhaps a motion activated lock alarm so as to alert me/others to any theft attempts?
Our bikes are both worth ~£450 and the crime levels in our town are low - of course that doesn't mean there isn't any crime and so our bikes are still vulnerable. I'm not looking at eliminating the risk - even leaving the bikes at home wouldn't achieve that - but I am looking to reduce the risk to a level I can live without being too onerous.
Any thoughts?
Mathew
Of course, I recognise that size/weight vs security are often intrinsicly linked, and indeed the fact that I'll only be in a shop for a few minutes may well be a moot point if that is more than enough time for a thief to compromise the lock, however I thought I would at least provide the context in which I plan to use it.
The size/weight issue obviously steers me away from D-locks etc but then I appreciate I am therefore compromising security. Cable locks don't seem particularly robust, but perhaps they might be robust enough? I'm wondering about another approach - perhaps a motion activated lock alarm so as to alert me/others to any theft attempts?
Our bikes are both worth ~£450 and the crime levels in our town are low - of course that doesn't mean there isn't any crime and so our bikes are still vulnerable. I'm not looking at eliminating the risk - even leaving the bikes at home wouldn't achieve that - but I am looking to reduce the risk to a level I can live without being too onerous.
Any thoughts?
Mathew