newmtb
04-02-02, 02:52 PM
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a lock. I am aware that if people want to steal the bike they will do whatever it takes but sometimes you just need to lock it up. Thanks alot
Mountain Biking - Locks
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RonH
04-02-02, 03:13 PM
It depends on what you are locking your bike to -- bike rack, telephone pole, tree, etc.
If it is something large you'll need a chain. For smaller things a U-lock will generally work.
I have a Kryptonite U-lock that I use at work. I lock my bike to one of the heavy duty shelves in the warehouse.
Most good bike shops carry Kryptonite and maybe a few other brands.
If it is something large you'll need a chain. For smaller things a U-lock will generally work.
I have a Kryptonite U-lock that I use at work. I lock my bike to one of the heavy duty shelves in the warehouse.
Most good bike shops carry Kryptonite and maybe a few other brands.
IowaParamedic
04-02-02, 04:02 PM
I saw the ad for a new bike lock by Masterlock. It looks like a pair of handcuffs. Has anybody tried this lock?
MIjoe
04-02-02, 09:45 PM
Cables or chains can be cut through pretty easily. If you'll be near a bike rack than u-locks are the way to go, that way you require at least a little skill on the part of the thief. Keep in mind, though, that an experienced thief can make short order of most locks. I try not to leave my bike unattended very long.
chewa
04-02-02, 11:54 PM
I keep a Kryptonite U lock attached to my bike rack at work, and have a cable attachment for it too.
Richard D
04-03-02, 12:58 AM
Kryptonite U-Lock and Allen-Key Skewers.
It won't stop a determined professional but will hopefully stop the opportunist. The only negative thing I can say about the U-lock is the weight - I keep thinking of getting a lighter weight lock to carry on the bike and leaving the U-lock at work, but then I'm not sure whether I'd be happy with a lesser lock if I park the bike in town for an hour at the weekend...
Richard
It won't stop a determined professional but will hopefully stop the opportunist. The only negative thing I can say about the U-lock is the weight - I keep thinking of getting a lighter weight lock to carry on the bike and leaving the U-lock at work, but then I'm not sure whether I'd be happy with a lesser lock if I park the bike in town for an hour at the weekend...
Richard