Originally Posted by
denada
i just got a fancy light bike, and i'd hate to add too many pounds to the frame by strapping on a several pound u-lock. does anyone know of ultralight locks that can only be defeated with grinders?<br /><br />what about this thing?<br /><br /><a href="https://tigrlock.com/tigr-mini-plus/">https://tigrlock.com</a><br /><br />seems to be the current winner. there's a video showing them grinding through it, and it takes them a good second (if they made it seem like you couldn't, you'd know it's a scam). is kind of expensive, but one pound or less. i'd like them to offer a guarantee like kryponite, but i don't see one mentioned on their website.<br />anyone have any negative comments about this thing or know something better?
I would suggest asking the folks over at the
Commuting subforum but my advice wouls be to stop being a weigh weeny and buy a lock that is strong enough to lead thieves to other, easier targets first.
Titanium is a great material but it is in no way even remotely as strong as hardened steel of the same weight. Meaning that the same lock made out of titanium would be much easier to cut.
I use a heavy duty chain lock from Abus combines with an Axa frame lock and my girlfriend uses an Abus folding lock + frame lock. And while they are similar in security hers actually takes more time to lock. She'd rather have a shorter chain lock as they are simply much easier to use.
EDIT:
Girlfriend's commuter. Frame lock on the rear stays and folding lock in the seat bag.
EDIT2: Great BF ate my formatting.