U-Lock Rec?
10-01-18 | 03:38 PM
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From: Northern California
Most of the brands make U-locks in both full size and mini-size. If you're always locking to regular bike racks, the mini-size should be big enough and it will be substantially smaller and lighter-weight than the full-size. Kryptonite, Abus, OnGuard, etc. all make fine locks. I would stay away from their cheapest U-locks that are made from cheaper steel that is easier to cut. Wirecutter.com (part of the New York Times) recently did a review of bike locks which is a good place to start.
10-02-18 | 07:58 AM
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
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, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
TiGr locks are my locks of choice, the bow locks specifically, because they're light, carry so unobtrusively, and are very versatile.
https://www.tigrlock.com
https://www.tigrlock.com
10-04-18 | 12:22 PM
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Bikes: '07 Carrera TDF / 2011 Ghost Race Actinum 5000
I second On-Guard. I have a Brute standard and it is indeed, a brute. It's strong, sturdy and heavy. If weight is a factor, get the Brute Mini. The next step down is the On Guard Pitbull range. The basic series is the Bulldog range, but I wouldn't use that range if you value your bike.
U-Lock Series ? OnGuard Locks
U-Lock Series ? OnGuard Locks
