Do you carry a lock/chain on a ride (road bikes really)

[Elybazza61]

Have one of those Abus cafe locks and a SeeSense Icon rear light which has an alarm setting which communicates with the phone.

http://seesense.cc/

Might look at one of these to have with me on commutes;

http://www.hiplok.com/product/hiplok-lite-all-black/

 

[Bazzer]

If I think I am going to stop at a cafe or having to go to a shop, then I take my Abus D lock largely because there is a carry fitting on the frame. I have a cable lock in the garage tend to use that only if child 2 has come with me to the shop. Leave a cable lock permanently at work. The Abus is heavy, but when I carry it, I try to think of it as a training aid.

 

[Dave7]

I use one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carradice-Carradura-Maxi-Saddlepack/dp/B004BEB7J4

Some interesting reviews on it....very mixed.
What bike do you have it on ? Reason for asking....some of the reviews say it rubs on the wheel. (I ride a Giant Defy)

 

[jamma]

If i go out on club rides usally we go to a cycle friendly cafe but when on my own i don't tend to stop at cafes so no locks but usally plenty of eyesight on bikes when out with the club

 

[mjr]

I do sometimes worry that while I go to the loo someone may leg it on my bike.

If you stop and have forgotten your lock, set the shifters to throw the chain at both ends and ideally lodge a long stick between the spokes at the bottom of the front wheel or hook a bungee between the saddle rails and a rear spoke. It won't stop a determined thief, but it might slow them enough for you to catch them and you might hear them crashing. Just remember to remove the stick and reset the shifters before attempting to ride home!

(I'm usually on hub-gear so I can't try to throw the chain, but I make do with leaving it in top and hoping I'll hear their knees explode if they try to pull away in a 80-90 inch gear.)

I have a 'large size' Topeak wedge

No Topeak wedge is large. Return it as missold.

 

[Stevec047]

If out on my own I will carry a small chain lock I'm the saddle bag but on group rides with a cafe stop there is always at least one person with the bikes so not really a big issue plus we tend to stop at bike friendly cafe's where as others have mentioned supply a chain or a secure area to store the bikes.

 

[ianrauk]

there is always at least one person with the bikes

People are easily distracted. Even with a look out I will lock my bike up.

A while back a member of this forum left his bike outside (In Richmond Park), along with others whilst a friend stood watch. Came out of the cafe and his bike was gone.

 

[mjr]

People are easily distracted. Even with a look out I will lock my bike up.

Indeed. I keep my lock on top of my money, so I have to move it to pop into the cafe and order food, so I might as well move it to through the seat stays and whatever's nearby.

 

[Pale Rider]

Although I've got a "Gold" standard D lock it's far too heavy to lug around everywhere so I normally only take it if I know I'm going somewhere it would be wise to use it.

All other occasions I've got a basic cable lock that will do for quick loo breaks and cafe or shop stops. Apart from Boston Spa where I couldn't see anywhere obvious to fasten the bike to near the public toilets, so I took it in with me and leaned it up against the back wall while using the facilities.

Mate of mine had his bike nicked when he nipped into the public toilets in Tynemouth, Northumberland.

I've used the same facilities and take the bike in with me.

Another mate's bike was nicked outside a corner shop.

The shop's doorway CCTV recorded my mate arriving with the bike, propping it up outside the shop, then the bike disappearing from view - 42 seconds later.

Both thefts wouldn't have happened if the owners had used a cafe lock, or kept the bike literally within an arm's length.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Some interesting reviews on it....very mixed.
What bike do you have it on ? Reason for asking....some of the reviews say it rubs on the wheel. (I ride a Giant Defy)

I have it on a Eastway, I've had it a while now and the zips starting to go. But its been very good and I've not had problems with it

 

[david k]

I carry one of these don't use it much though View attachment 140032

I like this, where was it from please?

 

[vickster]

I like this, where was it from please?

I got the same from a giant store

But plenty of onLine retailers such as Rutland, Cyclestore, Tredz

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/15586...currency=GBP&gclid=COfmwbzIz84CFYaVGwodPwUAIg

 

[Accy cyclist]

I always carry a cheapie lock in my saddle bag on my touring/shopping bike.I know if a thief wanted to they could cut through it but it stops that opportunist spare of the moment grab and ride off theft. I don't carry one when out on my road bike as i don't leave it unattended, unless it's on a club ride cafe stop. Then i'll cadge a lock up with someone else's bike.