[oxford_cycling_newb]

Hi!

 

I’ve just brought my first road bike, and am having trouble with a good lock solution.

I had brought one from Evans when I collected the bike but the D-Lock bracket didn’t fit around any of the tubes of my frame rendering it a bit useless! (It’s a 2018 Specialized Allez)

My bike lives in my house and I’m not using it as my everyday bike but need a solution for when I stop for coffee and cake on longer rides!

Surprisingly there’s very little material out there about what people generally do!

I like cycling on my own so it’s not a case of a mate looking after the bikes as I go in to grab coffee!

Preferably I’d like to find a D-Lock that can be fitted on the frame but others may have found better solutions!

Thanks in advance!

 

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[vonhelmet]

Park next to a nicer bike.

Park next to a nicer bike.

[Lydia-Hines]

One wise guy said that all

One wise guy said that all bikes and locks should weigh 50 pounds to be safe. The lighter and more expensive the bike the heavier and more robust the locks.

[Innerlube]

Twofish megablock XL is a

Twofish megablock XL is a nicely designed bit of rubber and velcro which securely attaches any weight of lock to your top tube.

I use a Granit x plus mini 54 which doesn’t come with a bracket, and the Abus brackets available for secondary sale are somewhat useless.

Found the twofish on Planet X site, thought it worth a fiver in a larger order of socks, and been pleased with it ever since!

Its light, it holds the lock securely, its easy to use, and easy to remove.

[ClubSmed]

matthewn5 wrote:

oxford_cycling_newb wrote:

@ClubSmed

Ahead of you on using security skewers! Was one of the first things I switched when I brought the bike! Quick Release are way to easy to steal!

Every bike theif knows those axle locks are a cinch to defeat. All they need to do is tighten up the NDS cones and bingo, the quick release is loose enought to undo by hand. DON’T rely on them!

Two key points here:
1) We are talking about a security in low risk areas, as such in high risk areas any solutions mentioned here should only be used a second line of defence
2) Every bike theif knows that Quick Release skewers are easier to defeat than security skewers

*Edit

It is also worth pointing out that all security skewers are not the same, this is an interesting review on some solutions:

List of Ways To Theft-Proof Your Wheels and Secure Components: Locking Security Skewers, Seatpost Locks and More

[matthewn5]

oxford_cycling_newb wrote:

@ClubSmed

Ahead of you on using security skewers! Was one of the first things I switched when I brought the bike! Quick Release are way to easy to steal!

Every bike theif knows those axle locks are a cinch to defeat. All they need to do is tighten up the NDS cones and bingo, the quick release is loose enought to undo by hand. DON’T rely on them!

[hawkinspeter]

alan99999 wrote:

kevvjj wrote:

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

This looks excellent but I’ve seen a review that says if you slip a knife into it then you can just pull it open – does anyone know if this is the case or perhaps the most recent version has overcome this issue?

This video shows some details. Unfortunately, the reviewer got a faulty lock, so returned it and got another faulty lock, so he returned that one and got delivered another faulty lock, which he’s then reviewed.

https://lock-lab.com/high-security-and-challenge-locks/1272-review-ottolock-bike-lock-avoid/

If you get one of those, make sure that it does actually lock.

From my limited experience of lock-picking, I’d recommend avoiding cheap combination locks as poor tolerances can make them very easy to bypass – an ordinary style padlock will tend to be more secure.

I’ve got a Knog Straight Jacket Skinny lock and chain for when I want to lock up my bike briefly. It’s not the lightest, but it’s a proper chain, so not so easy to cut through unlesss you’ve got an angle grinder. (Not the easiest to bypass, but I have picked it open a couple of times myself)

[henryb]

alan99999 wrote:

kevvjj wrote:

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

This looks excellent but I’ve seen a review that says if you slip a knife into it then you can just pull it open – does anyone know if this is the case or perhaps the most recent version has overcome this issue?

 

Available in the UK, but not inexpensive: https://www.bushgear.co.uk/products/ottolock-bicycle-lock?variant=2012375678989

[alan99999]

kevvjj wrote:

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

This looks excellent but I’ve seen a review that says if you slip a knife into it then you can just pull it open – does anyone know if this is the case or perhaps the most recent version has overcome this issue?

[peted76]

The 18″ version of that looks

The 18″ version of that looks not dissimilar to the hiplok z combo..  https://www.hiplok.com/product/z-lok-combo-black/

and while I was on their site, I noticed a d-lock with a cable which clips on to your clothing.. which sort of answers your original post – https://www.hiplok.com/product/hiplok-dxc-grey/ 

I like the hiplok site, have a root about, they have a lock finder on there as well. 

[kraut]

oxford_cycling_newb wrote:

@kevvjj

That does look a great idea! And wraps easily round a saddle bag too!!

Easily available in the UK though?

Google shows me at least two distributor in the UK.  Just under £60.

[oxford_cycling_newb]

@kevvjj

@kevvjj

That does look a great idea! And wraps easily round a saddle bag too!!

Easily available in the UK though?

[AfterPeak]

kevvjj wrote:

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

 

O man why is the UK so behind on bike tech!

[ktache]

kevvjj wrote:

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

That is a fine looking little lock

[Anonymous]

These are brilliant.

These are brilliant.

https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock

Perfect for the cafe stop and mine slips into a jersey pocket – don’t even notice it.

[Martyn_K]

I don’t carry a lock as

I don’t carry a lock as anything of any real security is too bulky. I would instead advise you to research cycle friendly cafe stops where you ride.

The cyclist pound is strong in this economy so most cafes that are serious about taking your cash will think about bike security and have somewhere to prop your bike away from potential ‘lifters’.

To be honest my main concern is someone bumping me on the head while riding and legging with the bike.

[Author]

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