Bike Lock

[harveymt]

I have a Triban 3. WIll be starting to cycle to work this coming week. I work in a secure facility with a fence the entire way round, passes to be shown entering and leaving. A few others cycle in and form what I see only a couple bother with locks.

The bike will be stored in my house overnight. I also plan on doing some rides for exercise were I may have to leave the bike for short periods of time for food or toilet breaks.

I'd feel better with a lock and was wondering what people might recommend.

Decathlon, were I got the bike have this (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cb-7-black-with-key-id_8168161.html) which is also available with a combination lock. It's very heavy though, but, wouldn't be an issue for the short ride to work. I'd have to get something like this (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/black-sp-5-combination-lock-id_8168164.html) for longer rides.

Would those type of locks satisfy my requirements?

Is there any difference between a key and combo lock?

I realise there are the Sold Secure type of locks (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterlock-..._1_22?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1360331905&sr=1-22) but these are a step up in price level and maybe overkill for the situations I require?

P.S. Just thinking, I am covered through home insurance for bikes but I must check if they require a certain standard of lock.

 

[ianrauk]

Check out THIS thread

 

[Brommyboy]

All locks can be broken open: a shackle lock cannot easily be cut by saw or bolt-cropper, so will be more secure when locked to a fixed object - something many insurers require. You could leave the lock at work if heavy, to use when there. A combination lock is fine if there is good lighting at the place of work for winter evenings - impossible to open in the dark! The 13mm thick hoop Kryptonite type has a good lock (some other makes are reported as continually jamming!), and is not too heavy. It is only silver secure, but even gold secure locks can be broken by a determined thief in a matter of seconds.

 

[brucers]

When I'm out and about I always carry a lock that is long enough to go through the frame and both (quick release) wheels. No point just securing the bike via the frame and leave the thief your wheels as an easy target.

 

[harveymt]

I was going to get one of these (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=89001) as a cable lock to get me started. I tihnk it's just an older version of the current one?

Once I get paid again I'll get a D lock, probably the Abus Granit 54 X-Plus. That'll be 2 locks which should be more than I'll need for my circumstances.

Are those two locks decent enough?

I originally thought about getting cheaper locks but they're one of those purchases that I'll hopefully only have to make once or twice and the products will last me. A more expensive lock will cover a more expensive bike if/when I change so there would be no need to change again.

 

[Pale Rider]

Are you confident to quickly release the quick release front wheel?

If so, lock the bike and take the wheel into the food stop with you - a thief is unlikely to want to take a bike with only one wheel.

 

[SquareDaff]

Are you confident to quickly release the quick release front wheel?

If so, lock the bike and take the wheel into the food stop with you - a thief is unlikely to want to take a bike with only one wheel.

You say that, but..................

A few years ago, when bike wheels still needed the application of brasso (or equivalent) to stop them rusting, I'd taken the wheels off my bike to clean them in the relative warm of the kitchen (I wasn't married at the time otherwise WW3 would have begun). The day after I took my wheels back out to the shed. The bike was gone.

To this day I've never understood why someone would steal a bike with no wheels. It's not as if it was a particularly good one either!

 

[wanda2010]

Check out THIS thread

The alternative locks thread http://www.lfgss.com/thread17938.html.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

I'd get a D-lock and cable (to go through the wheels) for work and leave them there.

A lightweight, retractable cable lock for toilet and cake stops is enough to stop an opportunist legging it while you take a leak and not too heavy to carry.

As for when it's at home, you need to check your insurance, but you should be alright without one if it's kept in a house with modern locks.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Word of caution......if leaving locks behind because of their weight, there hsve been cases of thieves spending time working out how to pick the lock when only the lock is left behind. Then they will wait until the lock is securing a bicycle before picking it.

 

[DTD]

You sometimes see some of the grey Kryptonites on sale for under £25.

 

[subaqua]

Decathlon do the oxford magnum for £30 its sold secure gold so will meet most insurance company requiremnts. as said before sold secure gold is only a guide- a determined scrote will be able to remove virtually any lock with enough brute force or time . even the Abus granit are easily busted


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[harveymt]

I've read round lots of things on locking your bike and would this be the general rule of thumb: A U Lock through the back wheel, frame and what you're locking it to. The lock should be positioned in a way that there is no room for a thief to put something like a jack in it to prise it open. A chain lock through frame and front wheel.

I plan on getting an Abus Chain O Flex 840 for the front and an Abus Granit X Plus 54 for a u-lock to the rear. As I mentioned I'm in a secure compound so they should keep me right. Should be enough for the odd time I'm out and about too. Sound about right?

 

[ianrauk]

I've read round lots of things on locking your bike and would this be the general rule of thumb: A U Lock through the back wheel, frame and what you're locking it to. The lock should be positioned in a way that there is no room for a thief to put something like a jack in it to prise it open. A chain lock through frame and front wheel.

I plan on getting an Abus Chain O Flex 840 for the front and an Abus Granit X Plus 54 for a u-lock to the rear. As I mentioned I'm in a secure compound so they should keep me right. Should be enough for the odd time I'm out and about too. Sound about right?

Seems like you have it spot on to me.

 

[fossyant]

I use a New York Fagh and an ABUS Bordo, which in itself is an unusual lock. It's a folding steel shaft lock that closes into a loop.

Sounds right what you have, use two different types. Make sure the front is secured through the bike stand and the frame of the bike.