This Lock any good?

[Melonfish]

My old man's just give me one of these:

Is it any good or should i just say "no ta"
i've already got a decent D-lock i'm just wondering if this is a reasonable substitute, its certainly a lot lighter! but therein lies my worry.
thanks!
pete

 

[Manonabike]

In a word, NO - don't need anything special to cut it and probably would protect your bike for about 10 seconds against a thief wanting your bike.

 

[Furkz]

i would def use it in addition to a d-lock, but not exclusively

 

[Yellow Fang]

Probably shouldn't be used as a substitute, but handy for locking up a wheel.

 

[HLaB]

If you are wanting to leave the bike for over 30 secs, no its not a suitable replacement for the D Lock, as said it could though make a useful addition, to secure your front wheel :-)

 

[Melonfish]

Cheers guys!
As i thought really but i wanted to be sure
pete

 

[Manonabike]

Probably shouldn't be used as a substitute, but handy for locking up a wheel.

I have often wondered about that when I see this advised to people. The thing is that for some people a front wheel is worth more than my bike and I would not trust one of those cables to secure my bike.

So, I think it boils down to how expensive your front wheel is to replace.


Having said all that, I do see quite a few bikes locked with that type of cable....... I guess they just don't know any better.

 

[Furkz]

everytime i see a bike locked up with a Lidl style lock i fell like i want to steal the bike myself just to teach the owner a lesson (although i never would and never have)