Need a lock today - which one from Halfords?

[bigfella]

Hi all,

Which would be the best lock under £40 ish from this page?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&categoryId=165637&langId=-1&action=listrefine&constraints=sor||Price||1||pag||3

Hoping to pick one up tonight.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[John the Monkey]

It's out of your budget by a fiver, but I'd go for this;

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_231103_langId_-1_categoryId_165637

Have one myself and it's excellent (imo).

If you do pick the one on the other page with the long shackle, make sure you "fill" the lock (with bike, stand etc) as these are most commonly broken using mini-jacks inside the "U" part. (A "mini" lock is easier to fill, hence less chance for a thief to get the jack inside the lock).

 

[bigfella]

Thanks for the heads up there John. I forgot to add that I do have a Kryptonite 7 foot extender.

 

[bigfella]

I was looking at this, based on the fact it says "Sold Secure Gold".

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_231123_langId_-1_categoryId_165637

 

[John the Monkey]

I wouldn't choose a cable lock over a D-lock, personally.

Sold Secure is a decent guide, but they don't attempt to break locks using *all* the tools a thief might use. This article is well worth reading;

http://quickrelease.tv/?p=327

 

[Llama]

+1 for mini magnum - looks the best from the halfrauds range, they look like rebranded onguard?

 

[Crankarm]

Abus Granit 54 X Plus D-lock

 

[fossyant]

Magnums are Onguard - made by the same folk.

I have the larger Magnum D Shackle - been using it for almost 2 years, and as JTM mentions, fill the lock - i.e. lock to stands through the rear triangle of the frame. Ignore the ratings on the Halfords site by 'users'. One thing, never force the lock with the key, if it won't turn, then you've not put the key in properly. The frame mount is crap, I've never bothered with it.

 

[John the Monkey]

...they look like rebranded onguard?

They are. I think it's the Onguard Pitbull Mini, if I remember rightly.