Bike Lock Recommendations
-
- Posts: 13275
- Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:00 pm
- Been Liked: 5103 times
- Has Liked: 5179 times
- Location: Montpellier, France
Bike Lock Recommendations
Anybody got any decent advice on brands or designs of bike lock?
Are there any strong recommendations or is there anything to avoid?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Are there any strong recommendations or is there anything to avoid?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
-
- Posts: 2600
- Joined: Sun May 01, 2016 6:22 pm
- Been Liked: 699 times
- Has Liked: 362 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
I've 2 Kryptonite D locks. Worth the money in my experience
This user liked this post: cockneyclaret
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Motorcycle or bicycle? To be honest bike locks are just a delaying tactic nowadays, as if someone is determined to steal your bike they will almost certainly succeed. These portable angle grinders that thief’s carry can be through any bike lock in very little time.
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Have a Kryptonite D lock and a Kryptonite chain and padlock I carry in the saddle bag on the bike... but tbf a decent 18v portable angle grinder would destroy them in seconds.
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
As hinted above it’s worth spending a good amount on quality locks. Whilst mention has been made about a “ delaying tactic” you’ve more chance of getting a full payout from your insurance company, assuming you’ve insured it/ them I would have thought with a quality lock (approved) having been fitted.
-
- Posts: 13275
- Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:00 pm
- Been Liked: 5103 times
- Has Liked: 5179 times
- Location: Montpellier, France
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Thanks everybody, much appreciated.
-
- Posts: 39
- Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:59 pm
- Been Liked: 17 times
- Has Liked: 54 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Like everybody else has said a good 18v grinder will make mincemeat of most locks. However if you are aboard the apple train I would recommend trying to fix an AirTag on it somewhere, perhaps down the seat post or disguised behind a sticker. Whilst I’m sure most professional gangs would probably be on the look out for AirTags or similar , if you are unfortunate enough to have it nicked by a chancer at least you may be able to get it back if you are lucky , especially in the first 48 hrs or so
This user liked this post: Rowls
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Also Kryptonite D-lock. Got it from argos for around 30 quid.
This user liked this post: Rowls
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Just be aware that a portable angle grinder will get through a bike lock in seconds, just thought I’d let you know in case nobody else mentions it!
This user liked this post: BobbyBoucher
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Whatever lock you get make sure you keep it lubricated with wd40 or similar.
This user liked this post: Rowls
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Another recommendation for Kryptonite. I still wouldn’t leave any of my bikes in Norwich (where I live) though. I use it at work.
This user liked this post: Rowls
-
- Posts: 707
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:14 pm
- Been Liked: 180 times
- Has Liked: 72 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Another vote for Kryptonite D Lock and wire. Loop through your wheels (especially in quick release) and frame, mahe sure it's attached to immobile surface.
Lock only prevents opportunists thief, like anything in life if someone wants to steal something they'll find a way. Always try and keep the bike locked away securely, out of sight if possible.
Lock only prevents opportunists thief, like anything in life if someone wants to steal something they'll find a way. Always try and keep the bike locked away securely, out of sight if possible.
This user liked this post: Rowls
-
- Posts: 13275
- Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:00 pm
- Been Liked: 5103 times
- Has Liked: 5179 times
- Location: Montpellier, France
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Thanks everybody, really appreciate all the good advice.
-
- Posts: 4305
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:30 pm
- Been Liked: 1034 times
- Has Liked: 1522 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Listen to this bloke! With a username like that, he'll know what he's on about!criminalclaret wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:42 amAnother vote for Kryptonite D Lock and wire. Loop through your wheels (especially in quick release) and frame, mahe sure it's attached to immobile surface.
Lock only prevents opportunists thief, like anything in life if someone wants to steal something they'll find a way. Always try and keep the bike locked away securely, out of sight if possible.
These 3 users liked this post: Rowls criminalclaret Pearcey
-
- Posts: 13275
- Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:00 pm
- Been Liked: 5103 times
- Has Liked: 5179 times
- Location: Montpellier, France
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Yes, I wasn't actually expecting to hear sensible advice when I saw his name as the last poster.tarkys_ears wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:35 amListen to this bloke! With a username like that, he'll know what he's on about!
Thank you criminalclaret and we hope you're a reformed character
This user liked this post: criminalclaret
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
It all depends on where you are, what you're locking, how long for, can you leave a lock or do you need to carry it round, etc
You may not be aware but most locks can be pretty easily chopped with an angle grinder. That's noisy and obvious though so most thieves tend to use bolt croppers unless you've locked up somewhere unobserved. If you want something that croppers can't get through then you probably want a 16mm (or bigger) d-lock (although there are a few hardened steel alternatives like the Abus Granit).
Or, get a brompton and just take it in places with you. Problem solved.
You may not be aware but most locks can be pretty easily chopped with an angle grinder. That's noisy and obvious though so most thieves tend to use bolt croppers unless you've locked up somewhere unobserved. If you want something that croppers can't get through then you probably want a 16mm (or bigger) d-lock (although there are a few hardened steel alternatives like the Abus Granit).
Or, get a brompton and just take it in places with you. Problem solved.
This user liked this post: ChrisG
-
- Posts: 3151
- Joined: Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:14 am
- Been Liked: 1163 times
- Has Liked: 1079 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Expensive but worth it if your bike or motorbike is worth a lot of money, these locks are amazing
https://www.litelok.com/pages/litelok-x ... _BwE&gad=1
https://www.litelok.com/pages/litelok-x ... _BwE&gad=1
-
- Posts: 1308
- Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:13 am
- Been Liked: 507 times
- Has Liked: 98 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Never put WD40 inside a lock. It's a solvent, not a lubricant. It will clean away the oil and grease and can attract dirt - it will shorten the life span of your lock.
These 2 users liked this post: Bosscat bfcjg
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
A bit of silicon lube is what you want.
-
- Posts: 1856
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:37 am
- Been Liked: 548 times
- Has Liked: 31 times
- Location: South Manchester
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Is the OP wondering which lock to buy? Or is he going to s**g it to destruction?
-
- Posts: 707
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:14 pm
- Been Liked: 180 times
- Has Liked: 72 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
I honestly have no previous re-criminations It was a random generated for me when I tried to use another name containing `claret`, and it recommended `criminalclaret`. It just kept it and that was it haha
However I do a fair bit of cycling and have had bikes stolen, so sadly have some prior experiences.
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Cheers, never knew that, just commented as I once couldn't open my lock .what_no_pies wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:29 amNever put WD40 inside a lock. It's a solvent, not a lubricant. It will clean away the oil and grease and can attract dirt - it will shorten the life span of your lock.
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
You do realise you have now dashed 100's of pre-conceptions about your past cccriminalclaret wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:45 am
I honestly have no previous re-criminations It was a random generated for me when I tried to use another name containing `claret`, and it recommended `criminalclaret`. It just kept it and that was it haha
However I do a fair bit of cycling and have had bikes stolen, so sadly have some prior experiences.
-
- Posts: 707
- Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:14 pm
- Been Liked: 180 times
- Has Liked: 72 times
-
- Posts: 4305
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:30 pm
- Been Liked: 1034 times
- Has Liked: 1522 times
-
- Posts: 10173
- Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:59 pm
- Been Liked: 4188 times
- Has Liked: 57 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Just buy a s**t bike and leave it next to good ones with a lock on, nobody will nick it and it saves buying a lock
-
- Posts: 1308
- Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:13 am
- Been Liked: 507 times
- Has Liked: 98 times
Re: Bike Lock Recommendations
Never seen as many bikes in my life as in Amsterdam. Almost every single one of them was a wreck. Apparantly the locals have a good bike and a crap one - the crap one is so they can park it without fear of it being stolen.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:19 pmJust buy a s**t bike and leave it next to good ones with a lock on, nobody will nick it and it saves buying a lock