Where Do You Keep Your Bike Lock Key??
09-01-16, 08:40 AM
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Where Do You Keep Your Bike Lock Key??
Assuming you have a keyed lock, where do you keep it? It's not that easy to remember to put in my pocket and I don't want to store it on the bike, or do I? Curious about what others do with their bike lock key.
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I have a combo lock, so not a problem. Have you considered leaving the key in the lock, until you lock the bike?
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I hate keyed locks, but I have one ... don't use it often .... I store the key tied to the lock with a ribbon, so i cannot pick up one without the other. When I need to lock up it is not hard to remember to put the key in a pocket then. (I don't recommend storing the key in the lock for that one-nine-thousand chance of dropping it and breaking the key off.)
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Originally Posted by SloButWide
I have a combo lock, so not a problem. Have you considered leaving the key in the lock, until you lock the bike?
09-01-16, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Maelochs
I hate keyed locks, but I have one ... don't use it often .... I store the key tied to the lock with a ribbon, so i cannot pick up one without the other. When I need to lock up it is not hard to remember to put the key in a pocket then. (I don't recommend storing the key in the lock for that one-nine-thousand chance of dropping it and breaking the key off.)
09-01-16, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by LHawes
Assuming you have a keyed lock, where do you keep it? It's not that easy to remember to put in my pocket and I don't want to store it on the bike, or do I? Curious about what others do with their bike lock key.
Never did I consider not having it there.
09-01-16, 09:28 AM
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Axa Defender ring lock, I have the key in it to keep it open when I ride the bike,
the lock is attached to the frame.
The removal of the key is part of the locking procedure .. the hasp goes around the rear wheel..
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the lock is attached to the frame.
The removal of the key is part of the locking procedure .. the hasp goes around the rear wheel..
./.
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If I use a keyed lock, it is in my pannier bag in the lock on the ride, and in a jersey or shorts pocket when I am off the bike.
09-01-16, 01:06 PM
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after forgetting my u-lock key a couple of times when headed out for a ride I simply keep it with all my keys so it's always with me. That and my pitlock key in case I get a flat. Now I don't have to worry about a thing.
09-01-16, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ColonelSanders
I have it with my house key and car key on my key ring holder.
Never did I consider not having it there.
Never did I consider not having it there.
I have a key ring with two rings connected by a little doohickey. I keep my backdoor key, home alarm fob and bike key on one small ring, and the rest of my keys on the big ring. That way I just take the small ring on rides from the house. It also lets me leave the car running while I run inside to grab something.
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Originally Posted by SloButWide
I have a combo lock, so not a problem. Have you considered leaving the key in the lock, until you lock the bike?
It is on a snap ring so I can attach it to my regular key ring when I need it and detach it when I don't...
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Carabiner/lanyard and loop it round the lock. I keep that key separate from my regular car key ring but have a spare at the house.
09-01-16, 02:00 PM
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I keep my house key around my neck with parachute cord. Tie it with a square knot and melt the ends.
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bike lock key with car keys when I am riding. Most of the time I don't carry a lock so the key is hanging in the key lock box in the house.
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I find I don't need/want to carry my house/car/etc. keys with me when I ride, just no need for me, bulky and for me just doesn't work. Love the idea of a separate doohicky fob thingy that I could attach/detach from my main key ring. It would have enough substance to be found easily and I could take it with when I travel with my main set of keys. Thanks for all the replies I know this seems simple but I got some good ideas and I appreciate it.
09-01-16, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LHawes
I find I don't need/want to carry my house/car/etc. keys with me when I ride, just no need for me, bulky and for me just doesn't work. Love the idea of a separate doohicky fob thingy that I could attach/detach from my main key ring. It would have enough substance to be found easily and I could take it with when I travel with my main set of keys. Thanks for all the replies I know this seems simple but I got some good ideas and I appreciate it.
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It's on the key ring with all my other important keys: house, office, yakima rack.
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When I was a bike commuter I kept my lock key on a string around my neck.
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09-01-16, 03:42 PM
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I also use a folding lock and just store the key in my under seat bag. I have to use the key to open the lock anyway so I can't lock the bike if it is missing.
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Originally Posted by LHawes
Assuming you have a keyed lock, where do you keep it? It's not that easy to remember to put in my pocket and I don't want to store it on the bike, or do I? Curious about what others do with their bike lock key.
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Originally Posted by LHawes
Assuming you have a keyed lock, where do you keep it? It's not that easy to remember to put in my pocket and I don't want to store it on the bike, or do I? Curious about what others do with their bike lock key.
