Best lock under 700 grams?
12-14-14, 12:33 AM
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Best lock under 700 grams?
Looking for a lightweight backup lock. This lock will be used as a rear wheel lock, and a quick stop lock in low-risk areas. Don't really care about price. Under 700 grams, or roughly 1.5 pounds.
12-14-14, 01:25 AM
#2
Thread Killer
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 11,794
Bikes: '15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, '76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, '17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, '12 Breezer Venturi, '09 Dahon Mariner, '12 Mercier Nano, '95 DeKerf Team SL, '19 Tern Rally, ‘21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, ‘19 T-Lab X3
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2233 Post(s)
Liked 1,301 Times
in
795 Posts
TiGr lock
12-14-14, 01:50 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Chicago Western 'burbs
Posts: 1,065
Bikes: 1993 NOS Mt Shasta Tempest, Motobecane Fantom Cross CX, Dahon Speed D7, Dahon Vector P8, Bullitt Superfly
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I think the TiGr locks would do the trick for you. Pretty sure at least the shorter ones are under 700g.
Also, you could get a rear wheel lock if that's all you want.
Also, you could get a rear wheel lock if that's all you want.
12-14-14, 02:28 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA
Posts: 27,319
Mentioned: 216 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17209 Post(s)
Liked 3,962 Times
in
2,942 Posts
An underutilized lock here in the US are the wheel locks.
ABUS Frame Lock 4960 LH NKR bl (11260)
ABUS Frame Lock 496 LH NKR bl (11258)
They are "permanently" attached to the brake bridge, and stop a thief from jumping on your bike and riding off with it.
ABUS Frame Lock 4960 LH NKR bl (11260)
ABUS Frame Lock 496 LH NKR bl (11258)
They are "permanently" attached to the brake bridge, and stop a thief from jumping on your bike and riding off with it.
12-14-14, 02:38 AM
#5
aka Timi
Best lock under 700 grams?
Here in Europe framelocks are very popular.
My favourite is the danish BASTA CLICK but they can be hard to get hold of. The ABUS is good too.
Framelocks are hard to cut as there is so little room between them and the frame and wheel.
Incredibly easy to use, just push the bolt into place to lock, no need to hang them or carry them.
I am surprised that they are so uncommon in the USA. When I've been there touring, people have on occasion shown interest in my lock.
Combined with a cheap cable through the front wheel and frame they really do deter thieves.
My favourite is the danish BASTA CLICK but they can be hard to get hold of. The ABUS is good too.
Framelocks are hard to cut as there is so little room between them and the frame and wheel.
Incredibly easy to use, just push the bolt into place to lock, no need to hang them or carry them.
I am surprised that they are so uncommon in the USA. When I've been there touring, people have on occasion shown interest in my lock.
Combined with a cheap cable through the front wheel and frame they really do deter thieves.
Last edited by imi; 12-14-14 at 06:05 AM.
12-14-14, 10:33 AM
#6
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 11,418
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 48 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3531 Post(s)
Liked 2,855 Times
in
1,913 Posts
The TiGR lock was fairly easily cut at the lock. I would go with Pitlocks for the wheels, headset, brakes... and then a smaller U-lock for the frame or if you are in a truly low risk area maybe one of those thicker but still relatively easily cut cables.
12-14-14, 11:13 AM
#8
Banned
I like Axa's Ring lock , https://www.axa-stenman.com/en/bicycl...ocks/defender/
+ the accompanying chain, is made 1.4M long. it secures the front wheel and the bike to something secure ..
https://www.axa-stenman.com/en/bicycl...hains/rlc-140/
The Defender Ring lock includes a mounting band set to secure it to frames not made to fit them (via brazeons/Riv-Nuts, on the seat stays) ..
another favorite Abus Folding link Bordo locks ABUS Bike Locks - Bike Safety and Security / Recreational Security
https://www.abus.com/us/Recreational-...50#Description
Site says its 1.43 pounds .. Is weight so important, you are willing to gamble the whole bike?
+ the accompanying chain, is made 1.4M long. it secures the front wheel and the bike to something secure ..
https://www.axa-stenman.com/en/bicycl...hains/rlc-140/
The Defender Ring lock includes a mounting band set to secure it to frames not made to fit them (via brazeons/Riv-Nuts, on the seat stays) ..
another favorite Abus Folding link Bordo locks ABUS Bike Locks - Bike Safety and Security / Recreational Security
https://www.abus.com/us/Recreational-...50#Description
Site says its 1.43 pounds .. Is weight so important, you are willing to gamble the whole bike?
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-14-14 at 12:29 PM.
