Best locks

[Scar70]

Hi All,

I have decided to buy another claud butler cape wrath.
This is the second 1 in a year as the first was stolen at Centre Parcs (Elvedon). I dont think I will be going back there but was wanting some advise on bike locks for security. When my bike was stolen it was locked with a key type wire loop lock.

I have read about these locks that clamp around the bike wheel! Are these any good? I still think i will use the wire loop lock but need samething else.

Any suggestions?

 

[Llama]

you are best getting a good D lock - there are plenty of very poor locks so spend a little and do a bit of research. Have a look at this - its the london fixed gear forum best locks list.
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread17938.html#post563834

and check out bike radar for reviews

I have a trelock bs510 sold secure silver £30 decathlon

 

[Randochap]

U-lock. Double locking Abus.

Strategy.

 

[fossyant]

Halfords do Magnum Locks - Gold Rated - a few of us on here use them. About £35-£40

Do not buy a cheap D - just not worth it. You want double locking - i.e. both ends are locked by the locking bar. On some locks, one end just hooks in, but these can be easily defeated.

Oh, and lock it properly - i.e. fill the lock with as much bike frame, wheel and bike stand as you can.

 

[Slim]

The kryptonite "Fahgeddaboudit" is pretty good but heavy. If you're intending to carry the lock around with you you'll probably end up making compromises due to the weight. If you'll be using the lock at the end of a commute then get the best you can afford and lock it to the racks at your destination.

HTH

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[RedBike]

You want two locks.

One of them must be a gold standard D lock. Lock this through some part of the frame (can be the seat or chain stays) and the rear wheel.

The second lock, (can be a much cheaper cable lock) is used to lock the front wheel.

Upon spotting two locks most thieves will just move on to an easier target.

 

[nigelnorris]

Maybe this might help, an insurance company 'sold secure' grading list

[Edited out, they moved the link]http://www.eandl.co.uk/pdf/security-requirements/cy_locklist

 

[dav1d]

I don't know what the best locks are, but don't get a combination lock - the number can be worked out in seconds and it doesn't take a professional to do it.

 

[colinr]

So if I got something like this (as recommended by Bike Radar), that would go through back wheel and round the seat tube, then also have a cable lock through the front wheel, frame and something immovable (e.g. railings)?

If I wanted to nick my bike from it's usual parking spot, and it had that mini D on it, I reckon I could cut the cable then carry it without anyone noticing. Though in my head I'm a very very determined thief.

 

[punkypossum]

The magnum mini shackle from H*lfords (mentioned above) does come with an extender cable to lock the wheels at the same time, I also use a seatsaver cable when locking my bike at work...works well...

 

[bumsteer]

I've had two bikes nicked in my time even though secured with thick Abus cable locks.

IMO D-Locks are the best. The small Kryptonite ones are particularly useful as it means the b**tards can't prise them open with a bottle jack. If you use a larger D-lock make sure you use it in the bottom bracket area and fill that space inside the D as much as possible.

To secure your wheels forget about cables, replace your QR front and rear wheel skewers with Pinhead system locking wheel nuts and skewers. They also do a seatpost lock.

Now you won't be carrying around a load of locks. Sorted.

 

[colinr]

Neither of my wheels, or seat, are QR. I just wondered what the logic of putting a U lock through the frame and wheel was as it doesn't secure the bike to anything. Deterrent right?

 

[Crankarm]

So if I got something like this (as recommended by Bike Radar), that would go through back wheel and round the seat tube, then also have a cable lock through the front wheel, frame and something immovable (e.g. railings)?

If I wanted to nick my bike from it's usual parking spot, and it had that mini D on it, I reckon I could cut the cable then carry it without anyone noticing. Though in my head I'm a very very determined thief.

Don't even bother with a cable lock not even a thick one. Just go for an Abus D-lock gold secure as recommended by Randochap.

U-lock. Double locking Abus.

Strategy.

+1, preferably x2 of the Granit X-Plus D-locks about £75 each.

Forgot to add that quite a few people have had terrible problems ordering stuff from Allterraincycles which your link is to. The general consensus on BikeRadar seems to be to avoid them. Also this lock you show in your link doesn't have a sold secure rating. Do a search on BikeRadar to find the thread of their dissatisfied customers.

 

[colinr]

Forgot to add that quite a few people have had terrible problems ordering stuff from Allterraincycles which your link is to. The general consensus on BikeRadar seems to be to avoid them.

I bought my pump from them last week, had no problems.

Point taken on the lock, I'll go for something good with a god sold secure rating. Cheers.

 

[fossyant]

The New York Forgeditthief can be had for £55 ish from Parkers - just got mine...good god it's a beastie. This is for my new bike, and I also use a Gold standard 10lb chain - that stay's on the stand. When out and about, I use an ABUS Bordo with the New Yorker....

As mentioned, use two locks, and most thieves will look for another target.