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NEED A GOOD BIKELOCK! Keyless combo preferred.

Old 10-30-15, 06:50 PM
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NEED A GOOD BIKELOCK! Keyless combo preferred.

I just bought a new $1500 road bike and I desperately need a new lock that isnt 20 years old....

I would like one that is keyless so i dont have to worry about losing the key. I would also like it to be not super heavy and clunky.

I live in a relatively low crime area, but sure as hell bikes do get stolen.

THANKS

UPDATE!!!!
What I want from the lock:
Combo Lock
Under $50
Ability to be mounted to the frame
Nothing over 3 lbs

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Originally Posted by anoori9000

I would like one that is keyless so i dont have to worry about losing the key. I would also like it to be not super heavy and clunky.


THANKS
I have not owned or used one but several folks i see have giving them good reviews. that said, how well do the combo locks stand the test of time? https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...3&category=111
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So, just how much is your $1500 road bike worth to you? That's the question you have to ask yourself.
Do you leave it on the street during the day? you might want a decent lock.
Or just for a 20 minute espresso and popover? Maybe something slightly smaller and more convenient.
Or perhaps on the street overnight? I might suggest the biggest, heaviest lock you can find and don't forget to lock your rabid pit bull to it.
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Originally Posted by randomgear
So, just how much is your $1500 road bike worth to you? That's the question you have to ask yourself.
Do you leave it on the street during the day? you might want a decent lock.
Or just for a 20 minute espresso and popover? Maybe something slightly smaller and more convenient.
Or perhaps on the street overnight? I might suggest the biggest, heaviest lock you can find and don't forget to lock your rabid pit bull to it.
the most it will be is like 6 or 7 hours, that will be rarely. Probably most likeely about an hour or so is what it will be
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Originally Posted by jgadamski
I have not owned or used one but several folks i see have giving them good reviews. that said, how well do the combo locks stand the test of time? https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...3&category=111
Thanks but that doesnt seem to be something im looking for. I would like to be able to keep it on the bike. Again, thanks for the suggestion
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
Thanks but that doesnt seem to be something im looking for. I would like to be able to keep it on the bike. Again, thanks for the suggestion
Why wouldn't you be able to keep this on your bike? It comes with a bike mount. That said, there are Youtubes of people cutting these easily with bolt cutters. I've also read that combo locks are easy to crack.

Do you carry house keys when you ride? Would a bike lock key be any harder to keep track of?
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Look at the Abus products, I like their security steel chain and Bordo Folding locks , But their best Models are Keyed,

the combo Lock types are available, But down a Bit on their security level scale..
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Originally Posted by wilfried
Why wouldn't you be able to keep this on your bike? It comes with a bike mount. That said, there are Youtubes of people cutting these easily with bolt cutters. I've also read that combo locks are easy to crack.

Do you carry house keys when you ride? Would a bike lock key be any harder to keep track of?
To be honest its too expensive for me. The bike is WORTH $1500, but bought for 600 new. Pricing error i took advantage of. I would like to spend less than $50.
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
To be honest its too expensive for me. The bike is WORTH $1500, but bought for 600 new. Pricing error i took advantage of. I would like to spend less than $50.
youre asking for a lot.... Under 50 and 3 pounds, no more. Maybe try a Google search. Most folks look for the best in locks and safety and will spend the. Money it takes to do so. Combo locks are very simple to break. Better to go key lock me to be frank, a solid lock will cost you in weight but if commuting, weight typically doesn't matter.
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Originally Posted by chefisaac
youre asking for a lot.... Under 50 and 3 pounds, no more. Maybe try a Google search. Most folks look for the best in locks and safety and will spend the. Money it takes to do so. Combo locks are very simple to break. Better to go key lock me to be frank, a solid lock will cost you in weight but if commuting, weight typically doesn't matter.
I know its a lot to ask. Just suggest me any combo u lock and I can ghetto rig it to my frame. I dont know what to look for, If I type in U lock a thousand things come up.

ThansK!!!!
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Also the abus are really nice ones, and I would really like to go for it. I am already spending too much on the bike alone as my original budget was $300...
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
I know its a lot to ask. Just suggest me any combo u lock and I can ghetto rig it to my frame. I dont know what to look for, If I type in U lock a thousand things come up.

ThansK!!!!
Look at post number 7. The guys knows his $hit.
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
Also the abus are really nice ones, and I would really like to go for it. I am already spending too much on the bike alone as my original budget was $300...
Look at it like this, go cheap on the locks and you will pay the price. Trust me. I've seen it, witnessed it, and had many friends on the crying end of it.

I own two lock systems that work great but I know sometime, somewhere someone will steal my bike. This is why I take it in everywhere I go.

There re are locks that attach to the frame and lock between your tire and frame but are built into or mounted on the bike. They are like a c lock. Cannot remember the name of them as of now though.

Youre riding.... That's great. You are saving money. Buy a damn good lock, take insurances the on your bike, and be carefully where and how you lock it.

Go go cheap on the lock and you will pay the price. Bye bye bicycle.
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Originally Posted by chefisaac
Look at post number 7. The guys knows his $hit.
I know I dont know **** about it. It seems people on this forum are very hostile to people who dont have money to shell out for the nicest luxuries.
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Originally Posted by chefisaac
Look at it like this, go cheap on the locks and you will pay the price. Trust me. I've seen it, witnessed it, and had many friends on the crying end of it.

I own two lock systems that work great but I know sometime, somewhere someone will steal my bike. This is why I take it in everywhere I go.

There re are locks that attach to the frame and lock between your tire and frame but are built into or mounted on the bike. They are like a c lock. Cannot remember the name of them as of now though.

Youre riding.... That's great. You are saving money. Buy a damn good lock, take insurances the on your bike, and be carefully where and how you lock it.

Go go cheap on the lock and you will pay the price. Bye bye bicycle.
I do not live in a bad area nor do i go to anywhere were there is one. Wherever I am parking my bike will be where lots and lots of other bikes are, and i almost guarantee someone will have a nicer bike than mine as well. I have been paying attention to the types of bikes and locks other people have. Almost al of them have those cable locks, ive only counted 3 u locks.

If I was a criminal, I would shoot for a bike with one of the cable locks and not bother with a u lock. I think something as simple as this https://jet.com/product/OnGuard-Bull...4cb34c2b229942 will deter thieves when other bikes are an easier target.
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
I know I dont know **** about it. It seems people on this forum are very hostile to people who dont have money to shell out for the nicest luxuries.
trust me, it's not a luxury at all. I hate carrying around two locks especially with all the stuff I carry. Lol

but it to be frank, it's a lock that keeps your bike safe. Thats the point. You wouldn't bungee jump from a bridge with only a single thread versus cord, would you?

I might also also suggest checking craigslist or eBay as well.
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
I do not live in a bad area nor do i go to anywhere were there is one. Wherever I am parking my bike will be where lots and lots of other bikes are, and i almost guarantee someone will have a nicer bike than mine as well. I have been paying attention to the types of bikes and locks other people have. Almost al of them have those cable locks, ive only counted 3 u locks.

If I was a criminal, I would shoot for a bike with one of the cable locks and not bother with a u lock. I think something as simple as this https://jet.com/product/OnGuard-Bull...4cb34c2b229942 will deter thieves when other bikes are an easier target.

No no one is hostile here really. Just giving you our experiences.

It would be helpful to let people know you don't live in a populated area, etc.

one we thing to know is that a lock is weak at any "seams" and in this case, there is a seam between each digit dial. Just has been my experience. A key lock is better.

Once i I had my lock freeze on me. Got a key lock the next day. I have two keys on me at all times. One in my panniers, one on my key chain, two at my house and one my fiancée has. Some brands give you ample keys.
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Originally Posted by chefisaac
No no one is hostile here really. Just giving you our experiences.

It would be helpful to let people know you don't live in a populated area, etc.

one we thing to know is that a lock is weak at any "seams" and in this case, there is a seam between each digit dial. Just has been my experience. A key lock is better.

Once i I had my lock freeze on me. Got a key lock the next day. I have two keys on me at all times. One in my panniers, one on my key chain, two at my house and one my fiancée has. Some brands give you ample keys.

Any suggestions then? Ther are still a million results when searching u lock XD
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Have you tried a caps lock?
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Originally Posted by MichaelW
Have you tried a caps lock?
very funny
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
Any suggestions then? Ther are still a million results when searching u lock XD
I will look at both mine when I get home.
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Good and cheap are oxymorons when it comes to bike locks, as are good and lightweight.
You should look into the used market (Craigslist or ebay or other such place) for a good used lock sold cheaply.
For good and light, I might suggest one of those newfangled titanium locks such as TiGR, but they run over $150 and are keyed. Perhaps you can find one used...

If you actually find a new, cheap, lightweight and highly secure lock many of us would be very interested.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by randomgear
If you actually find a new, cheap, lightweight and highly secure lock many of us would be very interested.
Easy...the OP should walk.

It's something new for a cyclist, cheap, very lightweight and highly secure since there is no risk of having the bike stolen

The OP could also swap the 1500$ bike for a folding bike that should do too .

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Originally Posted by anoori9000
I know I dont know **** about it. It seems people on this forum are very hostile to people who dont have money to shell out for the nicest luxuries.
Not a luxury. I bought an $85 lock for my $400 bike. The bike and the lock lasted me 13 years until the bike rusted away. My friends had bikes stolen with $30-$40 locks. It's common sense to buy a good lock, not luxury.
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Originally Posted by anoori9000
Any suggestions then? Ther are still a million results when searching u lock XD
I use the Kryptonite Combination ULock:
https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Kry...mbination+lock

The OnGuard version you posted earlier would be fine to:
https://www.amazon.com/OnGuard-Bulldo...bination+ulock
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