Light weight locks

"Steve Watkin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Any recommendations for a l/w but "reasonably" secure lock to take with me
on all rides when I only need to lock for a quick visit to the loo or into
the shop for some sandwiches. I know l/w and lock don't necessarily go
together but I'm fed up with carrying 2-3 lbs of lock around with me all
the time.

SW

My bike was stolen despite a "lightish" weight lock last December when I
went into the village post office to buy a stamp. I could see my bike from
where I was at the counter if I turned round. I was 2 to 3 minutes in all --
my lock was cut and the bike in the back of a van in that time! Trouble
really was that there were people standing round watching it happen who did
nothing -- "nothing to do with me" syndrome!
--
Trevor A Panther
In South Yorkshire,
England, United Kingdom.
www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

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"Steve Watkin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Any recommendations for a l/w but "reasonably" secure lock to take with
me on all rides when I only need to lock for a quick visit to the loo or
into the shop for some sandwiches. I know l/w and lock don't necessarily
go together but I'm fed up with carrying 2-3 lbs of lock around with me
all the time.

SW

My bike was stolen despite a "lightish" weight lock last December when I
went into the village post office to buy a stamp. I could see my bike from
where I was at the counter if I turned round. I was 2 to 3 minutes in
all -- my lock was cut and the bike in the back of a van in that time!
Trouble really was that there were people standing round watching it
happen who did nothing -- "nothing to do with me" syndrome!
--
Trevor A Panther
In South Yorkshire,
England, United Kingdom.
www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Ah, yes but it's not like that in my town.........London!!!!!!

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Steve Watkin said:

Any recommendations for a l/w but "reasonably" secure lock to take with me
on all rides when I only need to lock for a quick visit to the loo or into
the shop for some sandwiches. I know l/w and lock don't necessarily go
together but I'm fed up with carrying 2-3 lbs of lock around with me all the
time.

SW

Um, generally lighweight would indicate a cable lock, rather than a
chain or D-lock.

Cables are cuttable with a cable cutter (hardly a surprise) or even a
large pair of snips, but a good quality one is harder to cut, and the
lock (if built in) will be tougher than on a real cheapie.

Abus do a range http://www.abus.de - available in Halfords, amongst
others.
I use one of their combination cable locks while dropping into garages,
cafes etc.

Sure, it's not thief *proof* (is anything?), but it will deter the
oportunist from jumping on and riding off while my back is turned. As
long as I lock the bike to something, it prevents it from being thrown
in the back of a car or van.

It's small and light enough that I can keep it in my saddlebag so I
always have it with me, and it's easy and quick enough to use (no keys
helps that) that I do use it whenever I leave the bike.

hth,

bookieb

Steve Watkin said the following on 25/07/2006 14:41:

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Ah, yes but it's not like that in my town.........London!!!!!!

In that case, how about one of the frame locks, also shown on the Abus
website? One of those, perhaps combined with a lightweight cable,
should do stop the opportunists.

--
Paul Boyd
http://www.paul-boyd.co.uk/

Jim Price said the following on 25/07/2006 15:44:

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I have a cable lock which is slightly unusual in that the cable seems to
be hollow. It looks like it is far more substantial than it is being
about an inch in diameter

An *inch* in diameter????????

--
Paul Boyd
http://www.paul-boyd.co.uk/

Steve Watkin said:

Any recommendations for a l/w but "reasonably" secure lock to take with me
on all rides when I only need to lock for a quick visit to the loo or into
the shop for some sandwiches. I know l/w and lock don't necessarily go
together but I'm fed up with carrying 2-3 lbs of lock around with me all the
time.

I have a cable lock which is slightly unusual in that the cable seems to
be hollow. It looks like it is far more substantial than it is being
about an inch in diameter and 80cm long but weighing only 1.25lbs. I
have it attached to the bike running along the top tube and the key
stays captive when it is unlocked so I never forget it. It is made by
Magnum, but I have no idea what the model number is - it may no longer
be available as I got it heavily discounted.

--

JimP

" " - John Cage

Paul Boyd said:

Jim Price said the following on 25/07/2006 15:44:

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I have a cable lock which is slightly unusual in that the cable seems
to be hollow. It looks like it is far more substantial than it is
being about an inch in diameter

An *inch* in diameter????????

No, I said *about* an inch. I haven't measured it so that's just a
guestimate, but it looks a lot more chunky that the common or garden
thin cable lock.

--

JimP

" " - John Cage

On 25/07/2006 16:07, Jim Price said,

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No, I said *about* an inch. I haven't measured it so that's just a
guestimate, but it looks a lot more chunky that the common or garden
thin cable lock.

Pedant :-) "about an inch" has a whole different meaning to, for
example, "about quarter of an inch"! I just couldn't imagine carrying a
cable /about/ an inch in diameter around, regardless of weight.

--
Paul Boyd
http://www.paul-boyd.co.uk/

Paul Boyd said:

On 25/07/2006 16:07, Jim Price said,

Quoted message said:

No, I said *about* an inch. I haven't measured it so that's just a
guestimate, but it looks a lot more chunky that the common or garden
thin cable lock.

Pedant :-)

😉

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"about an inch" has a whole different meaning to, for
example, "about quarter of an inch"! I just couldn't imagine carrying a
cable /about/ an inch in diameter around, regardless of weight.

Fairy nuff. It works for me because of the way I carry it.

--

JimP

" " - John Cage

Steve Watkin said:

Any recommendations for a l/w but "reasonably" secure lock to take with me

Steve, I carry a Specialized Hardlock Combo for that purpose.
It is the thinner version of the Specialized cable locks, with the braided
metal outer. It has a combination lock, so no danger of you forgetting the
keys.
I use it for the purpose you suggest - nipping into a corner shop or
garage.
Light enough to leave on the bike at all times.
I found the bracket it comes with can secure to the seatpost, and the lock
tucks under the saddle.
For leaving the bike for a long time on a Sheffield
stand I wouldn't use it.