Reddit reviews Kryptonite Keeper 12 Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket (4-Inch x 8-Inch), Black

>For pretty much most other household items I have found prices to be comparable or even better at a local retailer. I went to buy a bicycle lock on Amazon this weekend and they had the brand I wanted in a range of 36 - 80 USD depending on model. Local retailer had the same brand in the 25-40 USD range. I have had similar experiences with a lot of different products in the same bucket of "general stuff." The pricing is not always better.

Hmm lets spend 10 seconds on amazon.. Oh hey there's one for $25, just like the stores. Why does that exist? This guy told me online wasn't always cheaper yet every single thing in the world is by definition cheaper if you don't need to spend thousands of dollars a month on a storefront..

Anything that is a major brand or common product will always be cheaper online by very definition of not having to pay for a storefront, if you can't find it cheaper online then you simply aren't looking in the right place or manner.

I've been an Oahu biker since I moved here from Maui in 2008. I attended UH and two years had gone by before I needed a car. Beyond the infrequent trips into town that require a car to haul back things from the mall or walmart, I've always been able to get around just fine with my bike, theBus, or a combination of the two.

The campus is very bike-friendly, and if you have any experience riding with cars on the roads, you shouldn't have a problem adapting.

However, it always seems that Hawaii drivers haven't had any experience riding with bikes on the roads, so you'll need to be extra careful. Drivers don't know what they're doing sometimes, or what to watch out for, which means you'll need to watch out for them. Imagine all the cars don't have brakes; that's how I ride.

Most of the major roads have bike lanes, but I prefer the sidewalk when I ride.

But beyond needing to bike defensively, you don't have much to worry about. Exercise good defensive bike security (lock it up well when you walk away) so invest in a really good lock. Personally, I have one of these and one of these for when I lock up my ride outside overnight.

Expect lots of hills. The island is just one big hill, so you'll be fighting several inclines at some point in the day. Because of our humidity, its really easy to work up a decent sweat when riding. I keep an extra shirt with me to change into so I look at least decent in between rides.

Since you're going to be a student, most of your rides will be between campus, your apartment (if you live off-campus), and the mall. Occasionally downtown. The rides in between these are relatively easy, done in about 15 minutes in any direction. The biggest of the climb (<500ft over 2.5 miles) being from town/the mall to campus.

If you're into long-distance riding for exercise, there is a long stretch of flat road that people ride all the time. It has a bike lane and wide right-shoulder (mostly used by buses). It should take you about 30-40 minutes to ride if you're an experienced rider.

Check out your routes on google maps (and street view. It helps) to get an idea of how long and where you'll be riding. Happy riding and hope this was helpful.

Ya, or you could just buy a u-bar bike lock. Like This one. They are pretty much impossible to get off without making a lot of noise (or in rare cases getting your hands on some LN2.

Do make sure to get both the frame and front wheel when you lock it up though. Front wheels are easy to remove, and people can do it just to fuck with you.

Go to a bike store, I think all keyed Kryptonite bike locks are disc detainers.

edit: I believe this is their base model for under 25 bucks

second edit: here's a cheaper off brand one for under 15 bucks.

I wouldn't get a brooks. They are pricey because they become super comfortable after some use, but the downside is that they are theft magnets. If you get one, lock your saddle with a cable, or take it in with you, but these things go missing on my campus all the time. I'd just ride the stock for a while, when you want to upgrade, go into your LBS and nab one from them.




As for locks, U-lock+Cable in conjunction will be best. If you pick one, do a u-lock. Kryptonite is well-recommended. They have a few models:

The New York is the big boy, nigh indestructible lock. But probably not necessary for a windsor the hour.

Here's what I use, but I sort of regret it. It feels cheaper (because it was cheaper) than other kryptonite locks I've used. The lock itself is fine, but I have trouble with my key after a few months of use (have to jiggle it around for a bit for it to disengage). If you're on a campus or in a smaller town, it'd be fine.

Just ordered this. My buddy has one and it's brilliant. Super light and small (smallness is actually a benefit as far as security). Can fit in your back pocket.

Also: http://sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html

A lot of people swear by Kryptonite locks. They have a lot of selections for as little as $25 on Amazon.

Website
https://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/locks-landing/product-details-bicycle.html

U-lock
https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Keeper-Standard-Bicycle-Bracket/dp/B000BL1P3O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1505834415&sr=8-6&keywords=kryptonite+bike+locks

U-lock with 4' cable
https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-KryptoLok-Bicycle-Lock-Cable/dp/B005YPK8G2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505834415&sr=8-1&keywords=kryptonite+bike+locks

get something like this can't just snip through solid steel.

Also your uni should really have better bike storage - definitely write a formal complain to whoever runs your uni/dorm

I used to have the bracket that comes with this one but it snapped off when i was riding because it was too loose and swung around. The other one is much tighter and doesn't move at all.

So this is what im looking for?