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Title: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: bennytalent on March 03, 2025, 06:12:15 PM

I'm trying to be cheapskate because times are tough and I somehow lost my existing cable lock. Are there any decent Chinese locks I can get for the cheap?

One of those foldable steel ones maybe?

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: pushpush on March 03, 2025, 10:03:21 PM

Please don't buy a cheap lock. If you care about your bike, get a good lock.

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: bennytalent on March 04, 2025, 09:51:27 AM

I have a carbon frame that I won't let put of my sight for more than a few seconds, I'm just looking for something that will keep my beater bike safe long enough for quick grocery run unless a guy is stalking me with his angle grinder

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: rasch on March 10, 2025, 10:59:35 AM

Buy good or buy twice (locker and bike XD)

I have a kryptonite evolution. There is a better one New YORK. Very heavy.

Yet, I don't leave any of my bikes out of sight (unless I am trying to justify a new one). But of course, depends on where u live

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: Blueberry on March 12, 2025, 01:09:28 PM

I lock my bike to my body with my hand. It's free!

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: jonathanf2 on March 13, 2025, 01:30:28 PM

I sleep next to my bikes!  ;D

The thieves in my city will steal bikes in gated apartments, use ladders for outdoor balconies and break into your house if they know you have nice bikes.

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: Rapac on March 13, 2025, 03:34:11 PM

Quote from: bennytalent on March 03, 2025, 06:12:15 PM

I'm trying to be cheapskate because times are tough and I somehow lost my existing cable lock. Are there any decent Chinese locks I can get for the cheap?

One of those foldable steel ones maybe?

Best lock is 2 locks that are Ulock or chain lock. And not let it overnight outside. I've had to cut locks for clients and with a wireless flex, always been less than 20 seconds for a U or a chain. Kryptonite or Abus. Lock it better than you Neighbour, and you 'll have more chance to find it intact

Title: Re: What bike lock do you use?
Post by: ZacItaly15 on March 14, 2025, 10:33:57 AM

why do you need a bike lock? It's for the "cafe stop" or to secure the bike in the garage?

For cafe stop put biggest front and smaller rear (53*11) and the chain half on the sproket, half down

It's not a lock but helps