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Fair point though the thread did stray further up into light locks used in the street.
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Cafe Lock recommendations ?
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Back to cafe locks.
Morning all,
just wondering what everyone carries to lock up their pride & joy on the occasions its needed on a Cafe Stop ?
I know frequently, when in a group etc, its perhaps not needed, but just sometimes.......it would come in useful.
Nothing heavy, or bulky, just secure enough to put off an oppoortunist etc, not someone armed with Bolt Croppers etc.
Thx
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just wondering what everyone carries to lock up their pride & joy on the occasions its needed on a Cafe Stop ?
I know frequently, when in a group etc, its perhaps not needed, but just sometimes.......it would come in useful.
Nothing heavy, or bulky, just secure enough to put off an oppoortunist etc, not someone armed with Bolt Croppers etc.
Thx
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vickster
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Personally I wouldn’t use anything less than a good version of..
https://www.evanscycles.com/abus-5510k-primo-cable-lock-EV270662
9/10 I carry a d lock but I’m not a club/fast road rider. My bike stays with me, inside or out if I / companion doesn't have a big lock
Personally I wouldn’t use anything less than a good version of..
https://www.evanscycles.com/abus-5510k-primo-cable-lock-EV270662
9/10 I carry a d lock but I’m not a club/fast road rider. My bike stays with me, inside or out if I / companion doesn't have a big lock
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
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There's no such thing! It comes down to the location, your gut feeling, the lock requirements of your insurance and how much you really don't want to lose your bike.
ANY lock can be overcome and if someone pulls up in a van with the right kit then they can get away with several expensive bikes if it is a popular cyclist stop. Having said that, the very popular ones often have other cyclists milling around the bikes so you can often just use a light cable lock to stop someone casually walking up and riding your bike away without arousing suspicion.
My personal method is that if the cheap/light cable lock doesn't feel safe then someone has to stay and guard the bikes. This is not necessarily a hardship as it often just means reserving a spot at a bench with a view of the bikes while someone else in the group orders your snack of choice. The flip side of this is that the £10 you send in to cover your order often comes back complete with the comment of "I'll get these"
If you are travelling solo then it is more difficult and you may have to continue past unsuitable establishments.
ANY lock can be overcome and if someone pulls up in a van with the right kit then they can get away with several expensive bikes if it is a popular cyclist stop. Having said that, the very popular ones often have other cyclists milling around the bikes so you can often just use a light cable lock to stop someone casually walking up and riding your bike away without arousing suspicion.
My personal method is that if the cheap/light cable lock doesn't feel safe then someone has to stay and guard the bikes. This is not necessarily a hardship as it often just means reserving a spot at a bench with a view of the bikes while someone else in the group orders your snack of choice. The flip side of this is that the £10 you send in to cover your order often comes back complete with the comment of "I'll get these"
If you are travelling solo then it is more difficult and you may have to continue past unsuitable establishments.
I use a knog lock with retractable cable fits in Jersey pocket . Admittedly its lightweight and therefore not the most secure but gives a bit of piece of mind and if other bikes are unlocked it more secure then them . Most of the cafes stop I use the bikes are in sight so I'm happy enough with using this lock . Only you can decide what's secure enough for where you stop as no lock is completely secure .
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ColinJ
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The thread currently below this one (FFS) illustrates why you shouldn't trust cheap locks! I usually prefer The Skol Method (©2018), combined with going to out of the way places less frequented by thieving scrotes.
When I cycle to my local shops I ride a singlespeed bike that only cost me £80 to build (a small though still upsetting loss if it does get stolen) and I use a heavy duty lock to secure the bike right in front of the doors to a busy supermarket. I think it would take 1-2 minutes minimum with an angle grinder to cut the lock off and it would probably be too much for most bolt cutters. Anybody taking the risk to spend that much time stealing that bike from that location would have to be pretty stupid or desperate for their drug money!
I would perhaps be willing to carry that on a rack when touring but I wouldn't want to lump it about in a rucksack and the bracket supplied with it for frame mounting was terrible.
When I cycle to my local shops I ride a singlespeed bike that only cost me £80 to build (a small though still upsetting loss if it does get stolen) and I use a heavy duty lock to secure the bike right in front of the doors to a busy supermarket. I think it would take 1-2 minutes minimum with an angle grinder to cut the lock off and it would probably be too much for most bolt cutters. Anybody taking the risk to spend that much time stealing that bike from that location would have to be pretty stupid or desperate for their drug money!
I would perhaps be willing to carry that on a rack when touring but I wouldn't want to lump it about in a rucksack and the bracket supplied with it for frame mounting was terrible.
jefmcg
Guru
Didn't we just discus this?
Sorry chaps, didnt see it had been recently discussed at length.
Clearly a Bike Cafe Lock isnt going to stop a serious theft attempt, but merely an opportunist 'grab & go' offender, as I witnessed a couple of years back
in the blink of an eye.
The HipLok FLX looks good, with the light too, so might get one of those.
Clearly a Bike Cafe Lock isnt going to stop a serious theft attempt, but merely an opportunist 'grab & go' offender, as I witnessed a couple of years back
in the blink of an eye.
The HipLok FLX looks good, with the light too, so might get one of those.
vickster
Legendary Member
I'd personally use a decent cable lock or one of those folding bordo ones, not something that could potentially be pulled apart or cut with scissors
If you sitting near the bike then yes a cable lock will be fine. It's what I used to do.
@Mrklaw https://www.hiplok.com/z-lok-zip-tie/ may fit the bill I have a couple and they are good quality they won't stop someone who really want your bike but for a simple deterrent and stopping someone walking off with your bike. They are fine.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
These look good -maybe a little easier to handle than a retractable cable. Cheap enough to try both. I’ll,a;ways be close and keeping an eye out at stations
