Decent Bike Lock
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Looking for a decent lock for my new bike Cannondale Synapse 2010 any ideas? 
I don't sleep with my bike really!
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Unless anyone can advise otherwise, I think most carryable (is that a word?) locks are likely to be little more than protection against a casual opportunist. Most locks are vulnerable to a determined and organised thief. I quite like the idea of those small wire locks I've seen people using at cafes - anyone know if they're more effective than they look?
Fortunately, I rarely ride anywhere where professionals are likely to be operating and take a chance. Perhaps the best defence is to ride an undesirable machine. I didn't used worry too much about leaving my trike when I nipped into a shop because few people would be able to ride it
It's a shame really. Lack of security is the main reason I don't use my bike to ride into Derby for any shopping. I should get my old shopping bike running again - an old Raleigh frame with a 5 speed S-A hub gear with a rusty steel chainset.
GeoffOld cyclists never die; they just fit smaller chainrings ... and pedal faster0 -
If you're talking about the braided steel wire locks, they are as secure as a bit of cheese tbh. Had my GT Agressor nicked in August and the ******* had cut straight through a 3/4in covered braided steel cable. This was in daylight outside a busy station so if someone is determined, even the best locks will only slow them down as reviews on this site have shown.
Spending silly money on a lock is up to you. Personally if you're going to do it I'd only go with a 5 star rated lock from the reviews. As for me with my new bike, I'm walking to the station or using a cheap one.0 -
Thanks for the advice it's best left to week end rides I will use hybrid for general commuting
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I use an abus granit x-plus extrem to lock up my commuter bike, but i'm very fond of the bike. Unfortunately the lock weighs about as much as the bike....0
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Take two locks - a shackle and a cable - they require different tools and techniques to get through. I have a pair of Abus locks for my daily (can't remember which ones but the shackle was about £50 and the cable about £35) and nobody's even bothered to try to cut through them.
You could also get one of those ridiculously massive armoured cables, they weigh an absolute ton but you can leave them locked up in your usual spot or under your desk at work. Unless they have a petrol generator and an angle grinder with a good supply of cutting disks, they won't get through it.
Still, I don't think I'd ever leave a proper bike locked up anywhere unless I absolutely had to.0 -
If you want tips and tricks from the front-line, as it were, check out this thread:
https://www.londonfgss.com/thread17938.html
and others on that site. FWIW, when not in London, I happily get by with a single chunky (16mm) D-lock - when occasionally in london, I may use a chain as well. Bear in mind that getting a fat D-lock off, assuming it's properly locked (e.g. through frame, rear wheel, over crank arm to minimise volume, through something solid), requires a couple of minutes with an angle grinder. My assessment of appropriate security basically hinges off this - if it's unlikely someone will come and grind my lock off (e.g. broad daylight, city centre) I'll just use a D-lock and not worry about it.0 -
It's all about risk assessment.
If you're going out on a weekend ride and stopping at a quiet village shop, you could leave the bike outside unlocked without any fears. But if you stop off for a coffee in a busy town and have to leave your pride and joy out of sight I'd recommend the "New York NeverGonnaCutThruMe" everytime, even if you have to lose 3 or 4 kilos in weight to compensate for the extra ballast.
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The extrem will take 2.5 mins to cut through each side, and screams whilst being cut. Plus you'll go through several discs and batteries.
Cables just don't cut the mustard as you can get through them layer by layer.0
