Which "5 Minute" Lock

CakeLovinBeast

Hi all,

Currently looking for a few bits of kit. One of the top items is a travelling lock. I have D locks, ground anchors, chains etc at home/work, but I could really do with something a little lighter and more portable for pee breaks, at the coffee shop and the like. The kind of lock that you'd use when you're not far from the bike, and not for very long.

Does anyone have any recommendations for anything that fits the bill? Weight/portability coupled with security are the most important factors. Cost is secondary.

Cheers

daviesee

For that purpose I just use one of the retractable wire ones.
People will say they are useless and I can't argue on a strength point but this is more about making an opportunist grab & go less likely.
But then not in a city and not for long.
City = more passing people = more chance of passing scum.

Edit:- This one for 5 mins stop off - http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 142c003252

This one for a bit longer but still not safe fromdetermined thieves - http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 142c003252
But it is quite heavy. Then again security doesn't come light. More secure = heavier.

Bobbinogs

I use this one when out on club runs that take in a cafe stop (or at audax control points), I am under no illusion that it will withstand a prolonged attack but it will stop an opportunist thief. Nice and light and easy to use.

london-red

Pink, but less than three quid...

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/LOC ... cable-lock

CakeLovinBeast

Thanks folks.

I've ordered a couple similar to the one's that Davie linked to - an ultra portable retractable job for very quick stops, with a slightly more substantial (though still pocketable) cable lock for longer cafe stops, etc. I went for a cable lock that used a key for the sole factor that my memory is utterly bobbins these days, so combination locks and I don't really get on!

mouth

I just leave my bike near a better one and hope for the best...........

Joking apart I have a small Bell cable lock which I bought from Asda of all places for like a fiver. If on a day ride I just tie it round the frame but only if planning to leave it anywhere at all. When possible i take it inside. I have a 'd' lock left at work and store in garage at home.