Bike lock

BlueTaylor

Which lock would be best to make sure my bike is secure....

1) http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1130 ... chain-lock

2) http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1070 ... th-bracket

3) http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1067 ... mm-x-85-cm

or any other from the site?

Only chose that site as im looking to add it to my cycle scheme quotation

Thanks

Monty Dog

Neither of these - they're only bronze rating. Kryptonite Evolution mini plus 4ft cable is more secure

BlueTaylor

Thanks for reply

BlueTaylor

Found a gold 1 which would be best to get?

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1952 ... with-cable

sungod

lock may be fine

those cables are easy to cut with compact hand tool, really only useful to deter casual scum who aren't carrying cutters

for what's good in locks, see first two posts here...

http://www.derby-cycle.com/en.html

lotus49

Sadly, no bike lock is proof against a determined and well-equipped thief so don't place too much faith in any lock.

If you have to leave your bike unattended in a public place, be very careful to leave it somewhere busy and well-lit.

MattC59

For home use or when out and about ?

I've got one of these for home use:
http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/8dpzyh357088/All-Products/Almax-Imobiliser-III-+-Squire-SS65CS-Lock-+-Defiant-Ground-Anchor/p-73-127/

I they can get through that lot, then deserve the bike !!

Hoopdriver

MattC59 wrote:

For home use or when out and about ?

I've got one of these for home use:
http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/8dpzyh357088/All-Products/Almax-Imobiliser-III-+-Squire-SS65CS-Lock-+-Defiant-Ground-Anchor/p-73-127/

I they can get through that lot, then deserve the bike !!

Almax are pretty damn good chains. I have Pragmasis myself, very similar in quality. Pricey, but worth it

simon_e

Monty Dog wrote:

Neither of these - they're only bronze rating. Kryptonite Evolution mini plus 4ft cable is more secure

+1. Or the Kryptonite Series 2 if you want a U-lock with larger internal space:
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/9707 ... s-2-u-lock
Very similar spec to the Evo and tough enough to deter most tea-leaves.

U-locks are generally harder to crack than chains, especially if you lock it on a part of the bike where thy can't insert a bottle jack. My S2 just fits through seat stays and wheel and around a post (Sheffield stand etc), leaving no 'wriggle' room.

If you want something light and easy to carry you need to bear in mind that it will therefore be easier to break. A thicker armoured cable lock will resist attack better than a standard cable, which some people claim can be cut with a normal pair of secateurs (so don't leave it outside B&Q!).