New Lock
09-01-16 | 12:32 AM
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New Lock
I am looking at picking up a new lock. When I first got my new job I bought a fat heavy beast of a kryptonite to leave at work. Now I can bring my bike inside I want to get something smaller and (more so) lighter.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
09-01-16 | 01:00 AM
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From: Vegemite Island
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I am looking at picking up a new lock. When I first got my new job I bought a fat heavy beast of a kryptonite to leave at work. Now I can bring my bike inside I want to get something smaller and (more so) lighter.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
There doesn't appear to be a product that has the lightness you want, with the security you want.
I suspect you will need to change an expectation or two.
09-01-16 | 06:50 AM
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I am looking at picking up a new lock. When I first got my new job I bought a fat heavy beast of a kryptonite to leave at work. Now I can bring my bike inside I want to get something smaller and (more so) lighter.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
I dont carry a bag usually unless I have to and I dont have or really want a rack. I used to wrap it around my top tube but even with the cover it scratched the crap out of my paint and I done want to do this to my new one (yet anyway)
I like the idea of U locks but a lot of places I go its just not feasible (I have to lock to lightposts and trees) and Im still not sold on cables. Some places I go, for instance my doctors office, my bike isnt easily visible and I dont trust a quick snip of bolt cutters not to get through the cable.
09-01-16 | 07:31 AM
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the litelok may work. still not sure it is long enough to go around trees and lightposts but that will be a risk you have to take.
09-01-16 | 08:00 AM
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I have this lock, including the chain.
It's very practical. I can leave the chain at home and only have the very easy use of the 0-lock. I can use just the 0-lock with the chain wrapped around the frame, it stays locked in the 0-lock so it's not like the chain can be stolen, I have it wrapped around the underside of the saddle so my Brooks won't get stolen either. And I can wrap it around some tree or lightpole if I think that extra trouble is necessary.
These are good locks, both 0-lock and chain require an angle grinder to break and even with that tool it will take a while. You can choose between different plug in chain lengths up to 140 cm or a 180 cm cable, and they even have a saddle bag for the chain if you don't want to wrap it around the frame. Asus makes as comparable lock system, I assume it works exactly the same, because that's the best way.
It's very practical. I can leave the chain at home and only have the very easy use of the 0-lock. I can use just the 0-lock with the chain wrapped around the frame, it stays locked in the 0-lock so it's not like the chain can be stolen, I have it wrapped around the underside of the saddle so my Brooks won't get stolen either. And I can wrap it around some tree or lightpole if I think that extra trouble is necessary.
These are good locks, both 0-lock and chain require an angle grinder to break and even with that tool it will take a while. You can choose between different plug in chain lengths up to 140 cm or a 180 cm cable, and they even have a saddle bag for the chain if you don't want to wrap it around the frame. Asus makes as comparable lock system, I assume it works exactly the same, because that's the best way.
09-01-16 | 10:07 AM
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A lot depends on your security needs.
There are locks such as the Abus Bordo Lite folding locks
Apparently another start-up with a folding lock, the Altor, light and "secure?"The "double" gives you matching key codes and locks together.
There are locks such as the Abus Bordo Lite folding locks
Apparently another start-up with a folding lock, the Altor, light and "secure?"The "double" gives you matching key codes and locks together.
