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Need bike lock and locking tips. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 days ago by ian@feddit.uk to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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I lock up my bike all over the city. And I want a quick way to secure it. The bike isn't expensive or specially attractive. But I want to deter casual thieves whilst having a convenient solution. Currently I have a 1.8m, non coily cable type lock that can go round trees and through frame and wheels. I've been considering a chain type, but that is harder to poke through spokes. And finding one long enough is not easy. Carrying it when riding should be easy too. Any tips appreciated.

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[–] simbico@lemmy.zip 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I prefer folding locks over U locks, its a bit easier to lock the front wheel and frame to a weird shape. I can recommend the Abus Bordo series.

[–] ian@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Ok. U and folding locks on their own won't go around fat objects such as a tree or lamppost. I'd need a second lock for that.

I also want to keep locking up time down to as few operations as possible. Transporting a lock that is unlocked, ready to go helps here.

[–] manuallybreathing@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

I have a second wire / cable lock for locking to bulkier things, i keep it wraped around my bike frame, and use it to lock the backwheel

i use a U-lock because it's what I had when I got my bike, they are pretty annoying, buy i keep it looped over my seat