Advice on Best Bicycle Locks

[Cock Throppled]

Anyone have any advice on what is the most secure and easy to use bicycle lock?

I see U-locks and the cable types and want something easy to carry or attach to the bicycle for ease of use.

 

[*emmanuelle]

Anyone have any advice on what is the most secure and easy to use bicycle lock?

I see U-locks and the cable types and want something easy to carry or attach to the bicycle for ease of use.

U-lock all the way (I use a Kryptonite). You can hang it on your handlebar while you ride. Do not even THINK about using a cable lock around here.
Source: Born and raised (and had plenty of bikes stolen) in Vancouver

 

[sevenofnine]

i have an onguard ulock, it came with a cable so i can go around front and rear wheels as well.
it has a clip on so i can easily snap it to the down tube
something to think about if you have an expensive saddle you might want to remove the saddle
but im told your bike can still be stolen
consider a second bike a beater, if your first bike is expensive

 

[bcneil]

From what I understand bike theft specialists can get threw any bike lock pretty fast.

In Amsterdam everyone rides bikes, but you never see any nice bikes at all, everyone rides shitty old rusty bikes.
I finally asked a girl why all the bikes were so shitty. Its just cause they get stolen so easy. Everyone there has 2 bikes, a commuter that they dont give a shit about, and a sports bike they keep indoors.

I wouldnt leave a decent bike left unattended anywhere in this city.

 

[TONY LEONE]

I use a KingPin2100 U Lock which is very heavy duty.However its heavy and bulky but one of the best out there.Best advice dont leave any good bike locked anywhere too long theives can cut the frame if they really want the bike i hear.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

U-lock all the way (I use a Kryptonite). You can hang it on your handlebar while you ride. Do not even THINK about using a cable lock around here.
Source: Born and raised (and had plenty of bikes stolen) in Vancouver

I also use Kryptonite locks (2) and a cable.

How to Lock Your Bicycle:

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Pages/HowToSecure.aspx

 

[Cock Throppled]

Thanks guys. I have disc brakes. If I remove the front wheel is there any problem re-aligning everything?

 

[tokugawa]

Thanks guys. I have disc brakes. If I remove the front wheel is there any problem re-aligning everything?

First off if it's an expensive bike, don't leave it out. If you do, then U-Lock (something like Kryptonite) the frame against the post and then wrap both wheels with a Kryptonite cable to the U-Lock that way you don't have to take off the wheels (I am assuming you have quick release).

Now if you do take off the front wheel, you're big concern is if you or someone accidentally squeezes on the levers (brakes) when the wheel is off and then end up locking up the pads. You can get one of these plastic wedges (bike shop) that you can slide in between the break pads which prevents them from locking up or stick a couple of business cards in there. If they do get squeezed together I believe you can simply spread 'em open with a small flat-blade but after take it in to the bike shop for adjustment unless you can do it yourself.

 

[deleted Miss Lux]

I bought one of these locks last summer... I took it on a bike trip (Vancouver to Gulf Island to Tofino and back). So far so good
http://www.abus.de/us/main.asp?ScreenLang=us&sid=814815700111007260820126618320476&select=0104b11&artikel=4003318551604

 

[Cock Throppled]

I bought one of these locks last summer... I took it on a bike trip (Vancouver to Gulf Island to Tofino and back). So far so good
http://www.abus.de/us/main.asp?ScreenLang=us&sid=814815700111007260820126618320476&select=0104b11&artikel=4003318551604

That looks interesting.

How much are they?

Is it easy to attached and detach over other types?

 

[deleted Miss Lux]

It was definitely a bit on the pricier side... around $100 or so I believe... but it came highly recommended (the idea is that it is close to unbreakable). I had it installed onto my bike, right where a water bottle would usually sit on the frame. When you take it out to use it, it unfolds in links and when you put it away it folds up quite compact like it is shown in he photo above.
And I got these locking sort of devices installed in the hardware for the tires and seat, so in order to remove the tires you would need this special key looking thing.. but you can't tell its there just by looking at it.