Okay, just curious what locks/security system do you use for your bikes?

Photographic evidence would be appreciated!

I was considering getting a Knog Bouncer to lock my front wheel to my frame/fork, and then a Knog Strongman, or Straight Jacket to lock my rear wheel through the frame and object of desired stablity (i.e. bike post, parking meter - not ideal - etc.). I was thinking of using just a straight jacket lock by itself, but not how sure that work?

I have found various examples on the internet, but due to my tight budget, and flimsy cable lock by Master I feel I need at least one U Lock that is stable to give me a little more piece of mind, though, *crosses fingers/toes* when I was locking my bike up in A2 last summer with just my Master lock I did not have any issues, but still I would rather be safe than sorry.

I am also posting this to the lighting, electronics & gadgets forums.

Thanks!

It seems to all depend on your area, where you lock your bike and how long you'll be leaving it out. One of my locks is a (heavy) Kryptonite keyed cable lock and the other is a light cheapo keyed cable lock. If I'm just out running errands where my bike is out of sight for any length of time I'll use the Kryptonite. If I'm in a restaurant and it's within reasonable view I'll carry the cheap one. It also depends on the bike I'm riding as well. I've never felt the need for 2 locks in my area and when I commute it's in my office all day.

One Bike; AXA defender ring lock and chain combination, 1 key..

Other bike; Abus folding link lock,
and an Abus Chain Lock , 2 different types of locks, use either or Both..


BikeRadar does destructive testing of locks to have a report on what it takes to break them.

I have a Kryptonite New York U-lock, Fugg Chain, and two kryptoflex cables.
On campus I lock up with both the chain and u-lock and either one or two cables (chain stays at rack during the semester).
If I'm doing a recreational ride I just bring both cables and the u-lock.
A short one stop trip, just the u-lock and one cable.

I use U locks. One through the rear wheel and frame and the fixed object. That's in the garage at work with the parking attendant 30 feet away, and I make sure to say hello to them every day. I also use this for quick lock ups while running errands. If I'm going to leave the bike locked on the street for a longer time, like a movie, I use two U locks. I don't leave it anywhere overnight.

There are MULTIPLE posts about locks on this site. a quick search will give you more info than you probably want, including videos and quantitative tests.

All bicycle locking options can be defeated by a patient, determined, thief.

your desired level of protection will be dictated by (as megalowmatt said) where and for how long you will be locking your bike, and how much you are willing to spend. Many manufacturers offer an insurance policy against theft for the first year of ownership.

I use the masterlock streetcuffs ($50) and have had good luck but I rarely leave my bike unattended for more than 30 minutes at a time. Overall people on this site do not like/trust my choice.

to sum it all up, the "best" option according to BF appears to be the kryptonite new york city fahgettaboudit chain and lock. https://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3660747

I would recommend a U lock or heavy chain from Krypto , On Guard or Abus., all of these three are reputable brands..If you value and care about your bike then spend a little extra and buy a good strong lock. Stay away from "master locks" and other "off brands" because they are crap.

I use a ring lock on the rear of my city bike, I will attach a cable to a bike rack or signpost if I am going to leave it for hours. It works well and you never forget it.


I have a Kryptonite mini U for my other bikes when I need to use one.


I also have an Abus Bordo to use in high crime or strange areas.

I also don't use any quick release anything, anywhere on my bikes, quick release levers are like a donation to the local pawn shop.

Marc

I leave my Onguard Bulldog (an armored cable lock) locked to the bike rack at work. With my bike inside the lock when it's there, of course!

I usually take a light cable/lock combination for quick trips -- to the bookstore, coffee shop, etc.

i use a Kryptonite New York Chain through the front wheel and frame to secure it to a pole or rack and I have a kryptonite cable lock i put through the back wheel and frame but I am replacing the cable lock with a kryptonite U-Lock. also as others have said I recommend getting rid of any quick release levers on the bike.

I try to lock to lamp posts, heavy steel scaffolding uprights or anything made of iron first and I try to only lock through a hole on an object or to a post 10+ feet tall or capped in some way, no low poles or parking meters.

i use a kryptonite ny fagghedaboudit ulock with the sheldon brown method and its fine for me thusfar but i cant tell that anyones tampered with it either

I'm with the Sheldon Brown method too. only I use the orange Kyrptonite U lock.

My kids are both at an major university in an urban setting with bikes left outside 24/7. 4 combined years and no issues using this method and then Pitlocks on the skewers and seat post. They have nice legacy bikes (top end bikes in the 1980's including hand built wheels) so these aren't crummy bikes either.

One other trick that we've done is to use a U lock to lock the front wheel to the frame and then the longer shackle U lock to do the bike to the rack Sheldon Brown style. When they leave, they just lock the smaller lock that was used for the front wheel to the rack and take the longer shackle lock with them.

J.

Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that I will do the front wheel locked to the frame with a smaller U Lock, and the Sheldon Brown method of locking it through the frame, rear wheel, and post for the rest. Now, I just have to save up for my locks.

You'll have to find a way to lock the front wheel so that doesn't get stolen. A pitlock skewer solves that problem. Or you can get a short cable and use that (but it's more hassle) but cheaper.

https://www.urbanbiketech.com/Pitlock...r-Sets-s/1.htm

J.