What Type of Lock

[The Eighth Man]

What type of lock do you use? I use a cheap cable lock that does no more than stop my bike falling over when it is in the bike sheds at work touch wood it has been okay for 3 years. I would like a lock that will reach the frame from the floor and will stop a thief for a couple of minutes and does not weigh a ton. It easy to get a heavy stong lock, but that is not much good on a bike.

 

[marinyork]

What type of lock do you use? I use a cheap cable lock that does no more than stop my bike falling over when it is in the bike sheds at work touch wood it has been okay for 3 years. I would like a lock that will reach the frame from the floor and will stop a thief for a couple of minutes and does not weigh a ton. It easy to get a heavy stong lock, but that is not much good on a bike.

Does this mean you're using wheelbenders? Within a shed? You can get some D locks, I think even abus that are about 30cm long.

 

[fossyant]

Good locks are generally quite heavy. Bigger shackles on d-locks provide a larger area for the thieves to jack open unless you fill the space with 'bike' - do you have any other types of bike stand at work ?

 

[TheDoctor]

Get a D-lock.
Any cable lock can be cut in seconds - even the armoured sort. Seriously, they're as much use as tying it up with string.

 

[BSRU]

Get a D-lock.
Any cable lock can be cut in seconds - even the armoured sort. Seriously, they're as much use as tying it up with string.

I think string would stand up better against bolt croppers than any cable lock.

 

[The Eighth Man]

D Locks are all well and good, but everybody just puts them through the wheel because they are not long enough to reach anything solid. I know cable locks are rubbish, I am the Engineering Manager I have cut a large number of them off when people have lost their keys, like I said it just stops my bike falling over as 20mm tyres do fit in the stands so am looking for something more secure.

 

[rockyraccoon]

Get a D-lock. Any cable lock can be cut in seconds ...

+1.

D-lock definitely

 

[The Eighth Man]

I think I am going to order one of these if I put my bike in back wheel first I think this will reach the rear triangle.

 

[2Loose]

I think I am going to order one of these if I put my bike in back wheel first I think this will reach the rear triangle.

You can always get and extension cable for the U-lock, so that you lock the biggest bits with the U-lock (D-Lock, whatever) and then loop the cable through your wheels.

 

[sabian92]

I've got a combination cable lock but only because I can't really afford a D-lock. Thankfully my bike trips are mostly home to home but I might have to invest in more because I'm using it to commute to college so I'd rather not get it nicked.

 

[downfader]

I think I am going to order one of these if I put my bike in back wheel first I think this will reach the rear triangle.

Those are really great locks.

Also have a look at the mini version, 2 of those weigh the same and you can lock the wheel in the 'bender and then lock the wheel to the frame that way.

sabian92[/url]"]I've got a combination cable lock but only because I can't really afford a D-lock. Thankfully my bike trips are mostly home to home but I might have to invest in more because I'm using it to commute to college so I'd rather not get it nicked

Be careful with combination locks. I have seen one model in the past that a good strong tug and the lock comes apart. Even a properly used 30 quid D lock is better than cables.

 

[Stingy]

This is a fairly good deal. Not the highest rating, but alot better than just the cable you use now.

You can either put the cable through the dlock ends or another option is to carry a padlock and use that to lock the cable ends together instead.

 

[dondare]

What type of lock do you use? I use a cheap cable lock that does no more than stop my bike falling over when it is in the bike sheds at work touch wood it has been okay for 3 years. I would like a lock that will reach the frame from the floor and will stop a thief for a couple of minutes and does not weigh a ton. It easy to get a heavy stong lock, but that is not much good on a bike.

Use a motorcycle lock and keep it in the bike shed so you're not lugging it around.
If you need one to carry with the bike then buy a good one and get used to the weight or one day you'll be walking.

 

[BSRU]

Use a motorcycle lock and keep it in the bike shed so you're not lugging it around.
If you need one to carry with the bike then buy a good one and get used to the weight or one day you'll be walking.

I have an 1.5 metre Almax chain with Squire padlock together they weigh over 8kg, not really a good idea to carry them with me especially if I am involved in a collision.

It stays at work, at home I have a garage so no need for it.

 

[clarion]

I have an Abus Granit U lock with a couple of cables to loop round other wheel etc.

Or else I use my Abus combination armoured cable lock.

Yes, they are both heavy. It's a shame I have to carry that much around, but I'd rather be knowing that my bike will remain where it was left.