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Lock advice

  • 15-01-2013 10:34am
    #1
    km991148
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭


    Hey..

    so the usual advice is to get a good D-Lock and a good cable with it. I already have a Fahgettaboudit, but its way too heavy for carrying on the bike. So I was looking for a smaller lock/ cable option. The idea being the fahgettaboudit gets left at work, and the small dlock gets taken with me.

    What smaller locks offer security? I was looking at the evo mini - would that be ok for use on its own? i.e. short periods when in shops etc?
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  • #2
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    km991148 wrote: »
    What smaller locks offer security? I was looking at the evo mini - would that be ok for use on its own? i.e. short periods when in shops etc?

    I use one of them and haven't had a bike stolen yet from Dublin city centre. The only problem is trying to catch the frame, back wheel and rack all in the lock. It can be done but I have to use proper bike racks and can't lock the bike to random railings and lamposts.


  • #3
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    the evo mini are good little locks. The courier's lock of choice these days it seems. Fits in the back pocket nicely ;)

    Would definitely do the job for short term locking outside shops etc.
    As Pete said, it can be a bit small for locking to some things, but just means you have to be a bit more selective in locking locations.

    Unfortunately, the reality is if the scumbag has the right tools and even a little bit of time any lock can be broken.


  • #4
    km991148
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    ye.. similar issue with the Fahgettaboudit, but thats no hassle.

    The main concern is being able to lock up while at work, and the real issue is that it would be the same tools used against the Fahgettaboudit and the evo mini - I dont really like the extension cables as as soon as the d lock is compromised, the extension is no use. Are there any good cable locks with their own locking mechanism?


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,218 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    km991148 wrote: »
    Are there any good cable locks with their own locking mechanism?

    There are no good cable locks, at least in sensible weights and prices.

    IMO, you're better off with a locking front skewer, specifically a Pitlock.

    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/pitlock-set-04-anti-theft-front-wheel-skewer-silver-prod24296/

    I've also used Pinhead and although they're easy to use they're nowhere near as secure as the Pitlock.


  • #6
    km991148
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    Lumen wrote: »
    There are no good cable locks, at least in sensible weights and prices.

    IMO, you're better off with a locking front skewer, specifically a Pitlock.

    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/pitlock-set-04-anti-theft-front-wheel-skewer-silver-prod24296/

    I've also used Pinhead and although they're easy to use they're nowhere near as secure as the Pitlock.

    hmm good idea; So a locking front skewer, a Fahgettaboudit and an evo mini :) and maybe a cable extension just for show :)

    next to find an some way to electrify the frame..


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