d25
04-19-09, 01:13 PM
just purchased a new specialized crosstrail and want to get a good lock. Something relatively light. any recommendations?
General Cycling Discussion - Good Bike Lock For Under $25
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Retro Grouch
04-19-09, 01:21 PM
The first lock that you put on your bike, no matter how cheesy, is about 90% maybe even 95% effective because it forces the thief to use some kind of tool. To get from there to 100% you engage in a high tech game of progressive one-upmanship with the thief that you will ultimately lose.
Try to park next to a nicer bike that's protected with a crummier lock.
If this is for a college campus bike my advice is to get yourself a pos bike so you won't feel too badly when it gets stolen.
Try to park next to a nicer bike that's protected with a crummier lock.
If this is for a college campus bike my advice is to get yourself a pos bike so you won't feel too badly when it gets stolen.
skijor
04-19-09, 01:24 PM
just purchased a new specialized crosstrail and want to get a good lock. Something relatively light. any recommendations?
good lock :trainwreck: relatively light
Depends on your comfort level...where it's gonna be used. A U-lock is best for commuting/errand running.
I don't use one on club breakfast rides...don't want the extra hassle, weight, etc.
Go with the beefiest lock that you feel is light enough...whatever light means to you.
good lock :trainwreck: relatively light
Depends on your comfort level...where it's gonna be used. A U-lock is best for commuting/errand running.
I don't use one on club breakfast rides...don't want the extra hassle, weight, etc.
Go with the beefiest lock that you feel is light enough...whatever light means to you.
BarracksSi
04-20-09, 07:42 AM
A lock that's too light will leave you without a bike, and you can't get any lighter than that.
Buy a lock to lock, not to be lightweight.
Buy a lock to lock, not to be lightweight.
PaulRivers
04-20-09, 09:06 AM
I think the gray kryonite ulock is pretty common "decent, but cheap and lightweight lock":
http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-Standard-Bicycle-U-Lock/dp/B000LPEXDO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1240239174&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-Standard-Bicycle-U-Lock/dp/B000LPEXDO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1240239174&sr=8-2
KungPaoSchwinn
04-20-09, 09:16 AM
No lock is safe if the thief is determind to take your bike, i looked at these guys on Youtube showing how easy to cut off the steel bar/cable,their adviceS on locks are: PAY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN,CHEAP LOCKS ARE NO GOOD.