Travelling with a cable lock?
03-29-09, 12:14 AM
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Travelling with a cable lock?
Where do people keep their locks while riding? I have a cable lock and I've never ridden with it on the bike. Should I just wrap it around the seatpost? I just put together a cheapy SS utility bike and I want to be able to ride and lock it up anywhere.
03-29-09, 12:32 AM
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Typically, I throw it in a pannier.
03-29-09, 01:40 AM
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I don't have a rack or panniers on my bike, no mounts. Also won't always be carrying a backpack or any other bag.
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I use a mini cable lock and it gets stored in my bento bag.
https://www.rei.com/product/780462
Depends on your security needs, though... I wouldn't leave my bike locked outside with my lock for more than a few minutes (It's mainly for if I stop at a store on the way to or from work)
Most heavier cable locks come with a mount to store it on the bike, otherwise you might be able to use velcro strips to attach it to the top tube and seat tube.
https://www.rei.com/product/780462
Depends on your security needs, though... I wouldn't leave my bike locked outside with my lock for more than a few minutes (It's mainly for if I stop at a store on the way to or from work)
Most heavier cable locks come with a mount to store it on the bike, otherwise you might be able to use velcro strips to attach it to the top tube and seat tube.
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Also, from experience, a small cheap lock that you use is better than a big expensive lock that you do not use. Some places you only need a lock to keep someone from borrowing your bike; in other places you need one to keep a thief with a van full of tools from stealing it.
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I coil mine around the top tube and lock it in front of the head tube so that it doesn't slide around. If you're worried about the paint, put down a layer of electrical tape first. I found that if I coiled it around the seatpost, I would become annoyed by hitting it with my inner thighs on every stroke.
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Since you don't have any racks or panniers on your bike, you might ask this question in the road bike section also.
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I spent a couple extra dollars and bought that combination coiled cable lock (i think avenir brand) that comes with the post that attaches to your frame. So I now have a water-bottle holder and cable lock holder inside my frame. It's very convenient.
