Recommend me a lock

[Griffith4ever]

Got an EMTB on the way and need a lock just for the occasional time I take it to the pub - doesn't need to be a high security rating - it's not for stopping a determined theif, just opportunists or pissed customers. Home security is taken care of with proper chains and locks etc - nothing that is "portable".

Any pointers? I'm assuming one of the cable types with a lock on the end - smallish, light, and wont do me an injury if and when I fall on it.

[colin79666]

Do you want insurance to pay out if it is stolen? If yes don’t use a rubbish lock. Check your policy, often for higher value bikes you need a lock of a certain standard.

I’ve used an Abus Granit U lock for 10 years on my e-bike, with an additional cable through the wheel when left in more dodgy places. Solid secure gold rated. My bike has been saved a few times by it, with others on the same rack pinched (they had easy to cut cable locks). The u lock easily mounts to the frame so it’s no hassle to carry.

[Griffith4ever]

Cheers - I'll look at them.

No, it's not for insurance purposes - it's a £6300 bik e- I'm not leaving it anywhere I won't be able to see it - its just for when I'm having a beer to stop people ttting about on it - I live in a very rural area where the most crime we see is shed burglaries for quads and mowers - which is rare too.

No chance of anyone nicking it at my local. I can't imagine any lock stops a thief with an angle grinder.

[Matt London]

Griffith4ever said:

I can't imagine any lock stops a thief with an angle grinder.

Not that they suit your need, but take a look at these.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/wrecked-...

[nordboy]

I bought the Hiplock DX1000 from it's kickstarter campaign. So I did get it at a discount, still expensive though. I've got it for my scooter and e-bike, but it is pretty heavy, no issues on the scooter as it goes under the seat, but the ebike is more of an issue.

seems pretty chunky and secure though, as with all the thieves nicking stuff, it's more about delaying them than totally defeating them, anyone with time and enough discs will eventually go through everything.

For a trip to the pub though, the hiplock is probably overkill, certainly price wise.

[WelshRich]

I have one of these for quick pub/cafe stops. Wouldn’t last long if someone was determined but it’s portable enough to fit into “the best lock is the one you will use” category - I have others that are just too heavy/cumbersome so tend to get left at home…

https://ridezero.co.uk/products/ottolock-steel-and...

[leyorkie]

I use a cable lock 8/10 mm diameter and a disc lock, stops it being ridden away not too heavy to carry.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126449790033?_skw=Motor...

[JulianHJ]

I've got a Hiplok DX1000 for my motorbike and a DX for my gravel bike. The DX1000 is probably a bit too weighty for cycling, though if I had an Ebike I'd consider usng it if I could find a way of mounting it to the frame.

[stargazer30]

Currently Litelok have one of the best ones out there, the X1. Its angle grinder resistant but still sub 2kg so its not a monster to carry. An angle grinder will cut it but it'll take several batteries and discs to do it. This lock is sold secure diamond, not issue with insurance. They do an angle grinder proof one too but its expensive and heavy!

[Matt London]

More in keeping with the OP's request, here is what I have used on my bike for years. I think I nicked (geddit?) the idea off the Singletrack forums.



I only use them for when I pop into rural shops on a longer ride, or the odd pub stop where I will get a pint and come straight back out again. I wouldn't suggest that they are good for anything other than that, however they are better than having to leave the bike unlocked or using a cheap cable. I would also guess that they might make a potential thief think twice.

They fit in a jersey pocket but weigh a bit, so I prefer to keep them in the back pocket of my cargo bibs.

[Acuity30]

stargazer30 said:

Currently Litelok have one of the best ones out there, the X1. Its angle grinder resistant but still sub 2kg so its not a monster to carry. An angle grinder will cut it but it'll take several batteries and discs to do it. This lock is sold secure diamond, not issue with insurance. They do an angle grinder proof one too but its expensive and heavy!

I have the same. Hefty pricetag but as a motorbiker with a bike worth £9000 and a MTB worth around £800 it's a no brainer. Well made bit of kit and made in GB. I rarely leave my MTB in public anyway but I have the mount strapped to the frame for the rare time I do need to lock it somewhere.

[Griffith4ever]

leyorkie said:

I use a cable lock 8/10 mm diameter and a disc lock, stops it being ridden away not too heavy to carry.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126449790033?_skw=Motor...

Completely ignored disklocks as I'm an old road biker - didnt even stop to think my ebike will have discs - perfect !- and it'll beep if someone dicks around with it.

Will take a look at all the locks too as I'll need gold/diamond for home storage

[vxsmithers]

I just bought another wearable hiplok lite. 1kg, won't stop anyone with an angle grinder and a balaclava but currently on sale for £38 online.

Pretty decent for what they are

[gangzoom]

stargazer30 said:

Currently Litelok have one of the best ones out there, the X1.

I use the X1 Litelok on my commuter bike. It's a good comprise on weight but the reach of the lock isn't massive and I 100% wouldn't want it on my if I was riding for fun (like doing some offroading).

I've only ever left my current 'nice' bike locked up in a public space once in the last 2.5 years, the reality is no one in the public is going to stop someone in high-viz and an angle grinder working on a D-lock.

A few years ago I had to ask security at work to cut a D-lock because the key broke in barrel, security chap turned up with an angle grinder, he had no ID on him, and set about attacking the lock. There must have been 30 people in the immediate area, not a single person seemed to even notice, he didn't even ask me to prove I owned the bike, just handed me the bike once he was done!!

[Hugo Stiglitz]

I wouldn't leave any bike of any value outside a pub or in a garage or shed.

Even if it's in sight outside the pub. At some point you or others are distracted taking slightly longer at the bar.

Thieves are also riders - they'll have parts or wheel(s) off in seconds with Allen keys etc.

We finished a ride in the Peaks this week and all of us moved the cars/vans into the pub carpark next to us rather than round the side out of sight. It's that bad in the Peaks.

Garage/sheds are prime targets.

[dontlookdown]

There is no perfect bike lock. The more secure ones are heavy, awkward and expensive. The smaller lighter ones aren't very secure. Plus wheels, saddles etc easily pinched even from a locked bike.

So we all make our own compromises.

Personally I have a heavy Abus d lock for when I have to leave a bike for several hours in town and a lighter cable lock for shorter local trips.

Also, bike choice. My best bike is strictly for rides out only and never leaves my sight when I do ride it. Day to day I ride either my old commuter bike or my home brew e-bike built on an ancient hybrid. Neither of which owe me much, or are of much interest to thieves.

I take the battery off the ebike when practical though. It would be £300 to replace on its own.