Good budget bike lock?

scottymazda

I know about the xplus locks which are supposedly unbeatable but they are expensive and heavy..

If I lived in London then yeah I would probably need it but I dont..

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m2b0s94p28 ... L-KEY-LOCK

Are these any good? Would a lock cutter go through that in a matter of seconds? I also have an old draper D Lock which is probably much better but again is a bit on the heavy side. I have read a combination of the d lock locking the back wheel and frame and then a cable lock for the front wheel is more than enough. But that just means lugging 2 locks around..

bennett_346

Wow that's expensive, i'd not pay more than a pound for that. You could cut that with your fingernails.

If you're really interested in protecting your bike look at something like a Kryptonite KryptoLock or Evolution, or just ask what your insurer would reccomend to comply with what they want, since if someone wants it they'll damn well get it.

scottymazda

bennett_346 wrote:

Wow that's expensive, i'd not pay more than a pound for that. You could cut that with your fingernails.

If you're really interested in protecting your bike look at something like a Kryptonite KryptoLock or Evolution, or just ask what your insurer would reccomend to comply with what they want, since if someone wants it they'll damn well get it.

well it is the only lock that site sells and I got 40% off on it. i guess as a secondary lock it will do the job.

this is my other lock

dhobiwallah

scottymazda wrote:

I know about the xplus locks which are supposedly unbeatable

No lock is unbeatable - it is purely how long it takes and whether you need specialist tools.... If nothing else a common trip is to fill the lock with superglue meaning you can't unlock it then come back later to strip it of everything other than what the lock is physically securing. Cost to thieves - about 69p of superglue and a bit of time. Gain - fork/stem/bars/brakes/drivetrain, rear wheel.....

I would suggest that good/budget bike lock is an oxymoron and it is either or. If you value it then don't leave it unattended. My half-decent MTBs don't see anywhere without mud - I have a 17 year old bike (which was top of the range in its day) which is now a singlespeed hack which is what goes to the shops....

Huckfinn

scottymazda wrote:

bennett_346 wrote:

Wow that's expensive, i'd not pay more than a pound for that. You could cut that with your fingernails.

If you're really interested in protecting your bike look at something like a Kryptonite KryptoLock or Evolution, or just ask what your insurer would reccomend to comply with what they want, since if someone wants it they'll damn well get it.

well it is the only lock that site sells and I got 40% off on it. i guess as a secondary lock it will do the job.

this is my other lock

Theres a video on the internet of a guy unlocking one of those with a BIC biro pen. I would get a gold secure rating lock and or chain.

The Rookie

No cable lock is secure, they can be good enough to secure wheels to a frame, but not the bike.

I use either a D-lock (quality - cheap ones are a waste of time) or chain (and padlock) along with a reaonable cable lock to secure the wheels.

Decent bikes don't get left unattended - simple.

stubs

I have a decent budget Squire padlock and a 13mm chain from Pragmasis now known as http://securityforbikes.com/security-chains.php it only cost me £100. Thats a budget not some poundshop crud that could be cut with a butter knife.

TheJohnClimber

It's simple use the theory that every bike weight 40lbs and you'll get the right lock for you.

20lbs bikes need a 20lbs lock
30lbs bikes need a 10lbs lock
40lbs bikes don't need a lock

swod1

If i have to leave my bike i have got 3 locks that they would have to go through to get at the bike, its not worth much but thats not the point.

One of them kyptonite d locks that are 18mm steel and a decent chain lock would deter a lot of thieves.

MrM

bennett_346 wrote:

You could cut that with your fingernails.

Prove it

bennett_346

You signed up to say that?

MrM

bennett_346 wrote:

You signed up to say that?

No but it would be fun to watch you break a nail :roll:

bennett_346

How about learning what a metaphor is, funny man.

And we can all use the rolling eyes emoticon but since you're a newb congratulations.

MrM

How about getting a sense of humour

Greer_

:roll:

Anonymous

scottymazda wrote:

I know about the xplus locks which are supposedly unbeatable but they are expensive and heavy..

If I lived in London then yeah I would probably need it but I dont..

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m2b0s94p28 ... L-KEY-LOCK

Are these any good? Would a lock cutter go through that in a matter of seconds? I also have an old draper D Lock which is probably much better but again is a bit on the heavy side. I have read a combination of the d lock locking the back wheel and frame and then a cable lock for the front wheel is more than enough. But that just means lugging 2 locks around..

okay heres the best lock for virtually free go to your local dock sneak under the barrier pinch a few links of the chain used to anchor cargo ships to be fair each link ways nearly a ton but its very secure you need a plasma cutter to get thou it get maybe 3-4 links wrap them around your bike one thou each wheel 2 for the frame then go a security firm and buy a retina scanner weld the back of it to where the all the chain links meet. very tough lock for very cheap


your welcome

john2002

Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... i24#t=268s
Then decide what bike lock you want to buy

I prefer to use a square link chain and a good lock (can lock up frame and wheels and can lock to more objects trees, street lamps etc. I sling it over my shoulder to carry it)
The locks with the round keys can be opened with a bic pen so I would avoid
The cable locks are normally a small wire covered in a lot of plastic/rubber to make it look better so also avoid
D locks seem to be ok but you can’t lock them to many objects like bigger trees etc..

£52 http://www.amazon.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-MAMM ... m_sbs_sg_1

Or

£11 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Lock-801 ... 486&sr=8-5
+ £15 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Lock-M15 ... _sbs_diy_1
Get a chain has big as you can afford and willing to carry.

Also has other have said, if you can get a cheap old bike for running around town that is less likely to be stolen.

Roller1990

Maybe not locking a bike up at all might be a better option then when a thief comes along he will think somet is wrong and maybe have second thoughts of robbing it... Or get a tracker chip installed somewere thats hard to get to like inside a bottom bracket or inside handle bars dont know how small tracker chips are though

scottymazda

Roller1990 wrote:

Maybe not locking a bike up at all might be a better option then when a thief comes along he will think somet is wrong and maybe have second thoughts of robbing it.

yeah I dunno about that.... I would guess that 99.9% of thieves are just opportunists and any old bike lock even a poundland job will deter the average thief. I guess the best thing to do is just lock it in a public place where there is cctv.

scottymazda

The Beginner wrote:

No cable lock is secure, they can be good enough to secure wheels to a frame, but not the bike.

I use either a D-lock (quality - cheap ones are a waste of time) or chain (and padlock) along with a reaonable cable lock to secure the wheels.

Decent bikes don't get left unattended - simple.

I think my D lock is a bit better than that pic I posted to be fair... maybe not much better..it is thicker and is a draper one. Unfortunately it is also very heavy..