Ultra lighweight compact lock
12-10-13, 10:40 PM
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Ultra lighweight compact lock
I typically ride my road bike in very low crime rural areas, but would like a way to keep an opportunistic kid from taking off with my bike if I stop at a cafe for lunch, or run into a store to get something. That said, I'm not looking to carry a heavy lock, or anything that won't fit in my jersey pocket. I'm willing to concede the bike to a serious thief or anyone willing to use tools to steal the bike. I've considered finding a pair of handcuffs, but it seems like someone must have come up with a better way to address locking a road bike for quick trips inside.
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12-11-13, 12:11 AM
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A bit of thin, plastic coated, multistrand stainless wire rope with eyelets swaged in each end. As thin as you dare go for the area in question. Plus one of those small 4 digit combination locks or whatever equivalent you prefer.
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12-11-13, 03:17 AM
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I don't really know any that fit your picture entirely but that's maybe because such a lock doesn't need to exist because handcuffs are the ideal?
Considering they fold flat with much less space as opposed to a coiled cable lock and most likely lighter.
Considering they fold flat with much less space as opposed to a coiled cable lock and most likely lighter.
12-11-13, 03:48 AM
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Exactly what I carry on tours. Almost never use it.
12-11-13, 09:52 PM
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I have an Onguard Terrier retractable lock that I carry in my saddlebag for the same reasons you mentioned. It measures 3" x 2" x .5" not including the slight 3/8" wire protrusion. However, I've never needed to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/OnGuard-Terrie...able+lock+mini
There is a slightly larger version that has a bit longer cable and slightly larger wire diameter. It measures 3.75" x 2.25"x.75".
https://www.amazon.com/Terrier-Roller.../dp/B00250QWNM
These wont deter anyone with wire cutters but will for those that aren't carrying anything to cut with.
https://www.amazon.com/OnGuard-Terrie...able+lock+mini
There is a slightly larger version that has a bit longer cable and slightly larger wire diameter. It measures 3.75" x 2.25"x.75".
https://www.amazon.com/Terrier-Roller.../dp/B00250QWNM
These wont deter anyone with wire cutters but will for those that aren't carrying anything to cut with.
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12-11-13, 10:51 PM
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I think the TiGr lock is a great choice in that scenario. Here's a "skinny shorty" (i.e. the narrow width, short length model) on my minivelo. I stash the cylinder lock in my seat bag. The whole lock is just a hair over 1lb. I also run the standard length in the same width on my commuter, and a "fat shorty" on my folding bike. Love 'em, and if I left home without 'em, I wouldn't know...until I needed to lock up; they're that light and unobtrusive.
...and here's a decidedly poor pic of the "fat shorty" on my road bike (to give a better sense of scale):
...and here's a decidedly poor pic of the "fat shorty" on my road bike (to give a better sense of scale):
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12-11-13, 11:03 PM
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EDIT--just like willawingwong posted above:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
12-12-13, 04:02 AM
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I use this to lock my chain to my spokes.
12-12-13, 09:48 AM
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EDIT--just like willawingwong posted above:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
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12-13-13, 03:56 PM
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EDIT--just like willawingwong posted above:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
A local rider uses a ski cable lock for lunch stops, etc. It's very small.
The cable is so thin that a bike thief might not notice it as a deterrent. Maybe that's good--they would be surprised when they tried to move the bike.
something like this:
12-13-13, 04:00 PM
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Rear wheel pulled out of the dropouts, helmet strapped through the spokes.
Takes as much time to defeat that for a good thief, as it does to defeat a lock, and may be just enough hassle they run off, or enough time you can catch them
Takes as much time to defeat that for a good thief, as it does to defeat a lock, and may be just enough hassle they run off, or enough time you can catch them
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Rear wheel pulled out of the dropouts, helmet strapped through the spokes.
Takes as much time to defeat that for a good thief, as it does to defeat a lock, and may be just enough hassle they run off, or enough time you can catch them
Takes as much time to defeat that for a good thief, as it does to defeat a lock, and may be just enough hassle they run off, or enough time you can catch them
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Don't forget to shift to a gear that won't let the rear wheel go easily back in...
12-13-13, 04:27 PM
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I use one of these little locks too on occasion. It just keeps honest people honest. It could 'probably' be cut with a good pair of scissors, but certainly could be cut with a bad pair of cable cutters.
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I'd avoid handcuffs. The keys are standardized, one fits all, and thieves have a reason to carry one beyond stealing bicycles.
Abus makes a light weight version of their folding lock:
https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Secur...ombo-Lite-6150
That, or a frame lock, might do the trick for you.
Abus makes a light weight version of their folding lock:
https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Secur...ombo-Lite-6150
That, or a frame lock, might do the trick for you.
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You just need something that lets you tell the insurance company honestly that it was locked.
12-13-13, 09:35 PM
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I just take the front wheel with me. This presumes I'll be within eyeshot of the bike.
12-13-13, 11:51 PM
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The only thing it won't delay is that if the thief has a pickup truck/big car. That takes about 2 seconds.
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i prefer this. putting in a rear wheel is a pain in the butt and gets my hangs greasy. if i stopped to go to the toilet, then i would need to go back to wash my hands. then what to do with the bike for this time?
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If a thief wants my bike, he'll get my bike. I just want enough of a deterrent to keep honest people honest.
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https://www.masterlock.com/products/p..._details/8200D
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for...
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for...
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https://www.masterlock.com/products/p..._details/8200D
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for...
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for...
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Yeah, I know, but watching the video let's you see the scale; they're big. I recall from a thread here a couple of years ago someone saying they were more than 2.5lb, but my recall may be wrong, so anyone interested should fact check that claim.