A D-Lock

[Wester]

I need a not to cheap not to expensive D-Lock which does the job which one would you recommend ?

 

[Mike_P]

Not Kryptonite IME. Nothing wrong as a lock but if not kept dry and oiled the mechanism can jam making unlocking appear to a watcher as if you are trying to nick the bike.

 

[Dadam]

Price/performance I'd probably go for the Abus Ultimate 420. It's Sold Secure Gold and available between £30-£40 if you shop around. Like most things an angle grinder will go straight through it but the alternative is spending £150 on a Litelok X1.

I've had a Kryptonite, an Abus and a Pragmasis jam due to misaligned discs. A bit of lube and gently jiggling the key has sorted them luckily. Just something to be careful of, plus I try to remember to pull the key out carefully in a straight line.

 

[vickster]

Abus granit Gold rated if you’re locking up anywhere around London/high risk area for any length of time. Nothing too long but not so short that it’ll be a challenge to use in tight areas (assume you’ll be locking to a normal bike stand not street furniture!)

 

[fossyant]

Nothing wrong with Kryptonite. I have a Mini FAGH which is super secure, but it's super small, so I'd advise getting the longer version if you aren't sure where your bike will be locked - mine was for work sheffield stands in poor security areas.

 

[vickster]

Nothing wrong with Kryptonite. I have a Mini FAGH which is super secure, but it's super small, so I'd advise getting the longer version if you aren't sure where your bike will be locked - mine was for work sheffield stands in poor security areas.

they do need some maintenance, can get a bit moody if used in all weathers!

 

[Mike_P]

they do need some maintenance, can get a bit moody if used in all weathers!

Indeed, I use a small one on my ebike and quickly learnt to bring it indoors when the bike is locked in the metal cycle shed as the mech clearly expands and contracts / jams in temperature extremes.

 

[Happy_Days]

Most locks need an occasional drop of lubricant (not WD40) to avoid the risk of jamming. I highly recommend Abus PS88 lock lube:

Amazon product ASIN B000Y8P8BYView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ABUS-PS88-50ml-Lubricating-Spray/dp/B000Y8P8BY

 

[Mazz]

All depends what cheap/expensive means to the OP.

I've got a couple of Abus D-locks. One's kept out in all weather all year round. Never let me down.

 

[StuAff]

Abus Granit X Plus 540. Had mine for sixteen years. It's come clean out of the housing, twice, and in December I had my first ever issue with it- the PVC sleeve on the shackle slipped (when I unlocked it, thankfully, rather than jamming shut) and when I was back home had to be 'persuaded' back into position. Still fully functional. Still works (that one issue excepted) every time. Not cheap, but cheaper than a new bike.

 

[Wester]

Most locks need an occasional drop of lubricant (not WD40) to avoid the risk of jamming. I highly recommend Abus PS88 lock lube:

Amazon product ASIN B000Y8P8BYView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ABUS-PS88-50ml-Lubricating-Spray/dp/B000Y8P8BY

Yesterday i put some WD40 on my bike lock and today i could not close it i did not know that WD40 makes a bike lock jam

Why does WD40 make a lock jam ?

 

[Happy_Days]

Why does WD40 make a lock jam ?

https://doordodo.com/should-you-spray-wd-40-in-a-lock/

 

[Pat "5mph"]

https://doordodo.com/should-you-spray-wd-40-in-a-lock/

It says GT85 is ok.
Thankfully, this is what I have been spraying into my front door lock, was a bit worried there for a moment
Always got loads of GT85 in the home because of the bikes

 

[simongt]

Nothing wrong with Kryptonite.

Saw what was labelled as a Kryptonite lock on a cycle stand a few days ago; the shackle had been neatly cut through.

 

[vickster]

Saw what was labelled as a Kryptonite lock on a cycle stand a few days ago; the shackle had been neatly cut through.

They're not all the same, range from Bronze to Gold rated. Mine is a silver IIRC, my Abus Granit, Gold