What's a good light bike lock type /n/ ?
I've got one of pic related and it's good but it weights a ton and when I know I'm going to a not so dodgy area something lighter would be preferential.
>>930214
Abus Granit x-plus 54 or whatever they're calling it
>good
>light
Pick one
>>930232
This is going to be your sad truth right here.
But if you want something that is quite easy to carry, but you still get to lock your bike onto something then a solid frame lock like pic related would do the job. Although this kind of lock does not offer best security, because they oftem times are either easy to pick or have some sort of flaw that makes them exploitable for example shimming.
I myself just got a hiplock because the lock itself does not have any exploits and it is a relatively lightweight chain lock. I just wear it under a jacket or put it in a backpack if I'm carrying one.
>>930232
Mini U can be both light-ish and strong.
Just get a small, strong u-lock, familia
What's the best way to lockup during a tour? What about those alarm chain locks.
this stuff from abus is really good, cant be cut with a bolt cutter or something similiar. you screw it on the spot where you usually have the drink holder thingy.
>>930278
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opjDdMkpjXQ
>>930278
Wouldn't this be easily breakable with a quick twist from a long pole?
>>930285
you can give my long pole a quick twist
>>930214
The attractiveness of your bike to thieves is directly proportional to how much you spend on a lock to keep it 'safe'.
Don't lock your bike at all. Just never let it out of your sight in public.
>>930311
>The attractiveness of your bike to thieves is directly proportional to how much you spend on a lock to keep it 'safe'.
True. For a general commuter you shouldn't have something flashy.
>Don't lock your bike at all. Just never let it out of your sight in public.
That's stupid. If some random faggots decides to take it you're not going to catch him unless it's within arm's length.
Here's an idea:
1. have quick release wheel
2. lock bike
3. take quick release wheel with you
4.?????
5. thieves think it has already been stripped by someone else plus they cannot take off in it
>>930315
>2016
>not wheelieing away on the bike you just stole
>>930315
>Not carrying a qr front wheel at all times
Do you even thief?
>>930285
From what I've heard, the Abus foldy locks are very hard to break. Keep in mind thieves are used to breaking u locks, chain locks, and cable locks, because those are all very common. Foldy locks are quite rare, thieves are not experienced at breaking them. I would trust a foldy lock about as much as I trust a good u-lock.
I have this and love it:
http://www.amazon.com/Abus-Bordo-Ecolution-Bicycle-Folding/dp/B00A0NFHJG
>>930361
>92 dollery doos.
Holy shit
>>930374
Secure locks are expensive, m8
>>930282
any lock can be broken
>>930361
Problem is
>foldy locks are vulnerable to big but easily portable bolt cutters
>good u-locks aren't
>thieves can use youtube so we can assume they KNOW this
Foldy lock + u-lock seems like a good combo, though.
Also personally I think folding locks don't look intimidating and the psychological factor is BIG on making your bike a bad target. I think shit like cable locks actually make your bicycle more of a target than leaving your bicycle unlocked, for example.
>>930397
But only shitty locks you can break with bolt cutters amritemate?
A flashy lock will not attract more thieves if ur bike is already good / flashy / expensive
The one in the picture is good.
but if you insist get a small u-lock and a strong wire lock, remove all quickrealses on your bike.
>>930361
I've got the granit x-plus version and it has the highest security rating, but it weighs a ton!
