Locks

[Twanger]

Given:

* That the D lock is the most effective lock.

* That any lock can be got through in time.

* That D lock's are heavy and a pain to carry.

* That a cheap lock will deter the unprepared opportunistic thief as much as a D lock.....

What do you use for locking up outside Sainsbury's? Or nipping inside somewhere for a pee?

 

[2Loose]

Given:
* That a cheap lock will deter the unprepared opportunistic thief as much as a D lock.....

Not when the other bikes have cables or lesser locks.

I use a U lock for quick shops, but take a cable too if I know I will leave the bike for longer/in a less secure spot. Sure, finding a way to carry a 'U' can be difficult, but I put mine in a rack bag which I bought with the lock in mind.

 

[fossyant]

Try an Abus Bordo - cheap - nope, but small enough.

 

[Twanger]

I keep my D lock in my pannier. But I have been thinking of leaving the D lock at work......

 

[Will1985]

Two Abus D-locks. You can never be too careful - destination also dictates what bike to ride.

They aren't too much of a hassle to carry around unless I buy more than planned in Sainsburys which can't be stuffed in rucksack .

 

[scouserinlondon]

I keep my D lock in my pannier or mounted on my front fork. And have an eff off motorbike lock and chain that I got cheap and leave on the racks at work.

 

[swee'pea99]

The best security is to have a bike that doesn't attract scrotes. Think age, dropped handlebars and filth.

 

[Radius]

I use my D lock. Since the fixed gear is the one I use as a runaround now, I'm normally wearing the same shorts with a belt, so I can stick the lock in my belt very effectively, and often carry the wheel cable thing slung over my body...
EDIT: Or i've got a f'ing 'uge messenger bag that i can chuck stuff in anyway...

 

[fossyant]

Sharky was laughing at me at "bike to work event" when we came out after breakfast.....

Bike in public area...only a couple of officers about you know, doing security marking etc...

1 x New York 'Forgetitscum' mini D
1 x Magnum Gold rated D
1 x Abus Bordo
1 x Cable lock on saddle...

Can't be too careful...

 

[D4VOW]

I always use the fahgettaboudit mini, very easy to carry by slipping it into the back of your shorts or trousers.

 

[scouserinlondon]

I always use the fahgettaboudit mini, very easy to carry by slipping it into the back of your shorts or trousers.

I seriously thought about this lock but dismissed it in favour of it's younger sibling the New York 3000. How do you get on with getting it around bike racks and your wheels? It looked a bit tiny wee for that purpose.

I learnt the hard way this morning that no amount of tightening will safely hold my lock on the front fork. After a seriously bumpy section it was at 90 degrees to the wheel. If it'd bounced the other way I'd be off.

 

[fossyant]

I seriously thought about this lock but dismissed it in favour of it's younger sibling the New York 3000. How do you get on with getting it around bike racks and your wheels? It looked a bit tiny wee for that purpose..

It's just big enough to go through my rear triangle, just under the brake caliper, and through a sheffield stand - there is not much room, which is the whole point of it.

Did take a little practice at first. If you are locking to other sorts of street furniture, then you might be a bit more hampered, but the three places I leave my bike all have sheffield stands.

 

[scouserinlondon]

It's just big enough to go through my rear triangle, just under the brake caliper, and through a sheffield stand - there is not much room, which is the whole point of it.

Did take a little practice at first. If you are locking to other sorts of street furniture, then you might be a bit more hampered, but the three places I leave my bike all have sheffield stands.

Must admit do have a slight pang of regret for buying the bigger New York lock and still not being able to really transport it on my bloody frame. Oh well as far as the insurance is concerned they're all the same.

I knew I should have bought the littler lock though.

 

[Tynan]

I always use the fahgettaboudit mini, very easy to carry by slipping it into the back of your shorts or trousers.

2.1kg!

 

[2Loose]

2.1kg!

Ouch, for such a small lock that is serious weight! My back pocket would look very saggy after a few days - I thought walking in cleats made you look funny, but a saggy bum too....oh my word.