What low security lock could you recommend to me? Set a minimum recommendation bar of where you'll have sympathy for me if the bike gets jacked. Just say u-lock if you think a cable lock won't work. But boy a combination cable lock sure sounds nice to me...
_________________ -Kevin
jimmythefly
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:50 pm
Joined: 10 Jan 2007Posts: 1491
Aluminum U-lock, so it at least looks secure?
I am most curious as to your s24o plans that would involve sleeping so separated from your bike that you need a lock. Could you lock just the frame and take the wheels with you to bed?
I've used just the lock bit of a Kyrptonite NY chain (essentially a tiny U-lock) and gone from a seat stay to a cora rack (or other rack or iron fence with small bar diameter). But that assumes you know you can find such a rack or fence, and that your stays are not obstructed with racks and such. If you want to borrow such a lock let me know.
edit: I guess you might want security skewers and the like, too.
joeball
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:36 pm
Joined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 6037Location: Ether
I have a small coil lock, maybe by kryptonite with about 1/4" cable. It is light enough that I don't mind. It is 10.5 ounces, my mini ulock is 34 ounces so less than a third of the weight. If you want to go even lighter look at snowboard locks.
derrickito
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:33 pm
now with 50 percent more EVILJoined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 10566
snowboard locks can be cut with an industrial pair of pliers. or beaten apart with a light hammering (light plastic casings). they're a slight deterrent more than any real security. go with a thicker bike specific coil cable.
Andrew_Squirrel
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:40 pm
Joined: 01 Mar 2010Posts: 2098Location: Greenwood
I've been considering something like this for traveling solo, still really damn heavy at 43 ounces. But substatially lighter than my Kryp Fuggetaboutit beast at 80 ounces, ugh.
limpyweta
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:50 am
Joined: 23 Sep 2008Posts: 740Location: North Beach
Why would you compromise weight at the lock? This would be a bigger question if the bike is wanted by others in parts you aren't familiar with.
All times are GMT - 8 Hours
The time now is Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:07 pm
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Joined: 27 Jan 2007
Posts: 1879
Location: Westlake
Joined: 10 Jan 2007
Posts: 1491
Joined: 24 Jul 2005
Posts: 6037
Location: Ether
now with 50 percent more EVIL
Joined: 22 Jul 2005
Posts: 10566
Joined: 01 Mar 2010
Posts: 2098
Location: Greenwood
Joined: 23 Sep 2008
Posts: 740
Location: North Beach
rocket mechanic
Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 2708
