(Part 2) Best bike cable locks according to redditors
We found 147 Reddit comments discussing the best bike cable locks. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
>long as it's in a safe area and a low priced bike
Then if that's the case why bring such heavy gear at all? Right now this basically an overpriced cable lock, and at that point there are more reasonable ways to do it. Simply put, any way you spin this it is the wrong way to go about locking your bike.
if I needed to lock mine outside I'd use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Street-Cuff-SECURITY/dp/B079NLSRNV/
but currently I don't
Having used shackle locks a lot I can say carrying them (size and shape) is a PITA ... these cuffs look nicer.
Even a super lightweight lock, while it can easily be clipped by bolt cutters etc, would be more than sufficient in a place like WDW. For example: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071NTMLYG/ref=dp_prsubs_3
I have this one. It's 120cm long instead of 90cm for most of the others.
I have a large frame and take the bus every day. I’ve noticed the slot in the middle is slightly smaller than the one closest to the bus. I can’t speak for the one in front. But, the farthest back one is largest.
Point is - when I’ve had to use the middle slot, the same happens to me. The front tire doesn’t fit completely in. Made me nervous too. But once you put the hook on (all the way back to the forks) and give it a shake back and forth, you’ll find it’s pretty secure. Or maybe not, YMMV, but that hook applies more force than you’d think and presses the bike down and back onto the rear wheel, which is inside a nice big slot. As long as the rear wheel is in there good, you should be fine. Unlikely to pop out, short of the driver pulling a Dukes of Hazard style jump.
Edit: I prohhhbably would not chain the bike to rack to SECURE it to the rack. It would have to be tight to work, like a tension strap or something. Bungees will do almost nothing unless they're super tight!! For SECURITY, however, I do use 8" of thin braided wire (looped at the ends), locked with a small padlock to lock the front tire to the fork (or use something like this). I also hear the legends about theft-from-rack. The wheel lock isn't to keep the bike on the rack, it's to give me enough time to disembark said bus and kick the bike-coveter in the head.
You'll still be leaving one of your tires vulnerable. If you don't have an extension cable, I recommend removing one of your tires whenever you park and locking them both together along with the frame like this. If you want to save the hassle, you can get a cable off amazon for $6.50 here which I highly recommend.
I wonder how strong that chain lock is in sideways torture. Would I be better off with this U lock?
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07GSHZP39/ref=emc_b_5_mob_t
Edit: Would you think this lock (10cm~4 inches wide from outer limits) could prevent sliding the lock up and down?
This another lock has inner measures of 6.7cm~2.6 inches, could it be tight enough to be locked from the middle bar?
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B07TTRTKLB/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nothing fancy, just a Kmart style lock to keep people honest... I have a top case and bags, but I use to keep it around the grab handle on the bike... It's something similar to this...
Dsteng Bike Lock Bicycle Lock Chain Resettable 4 Digit Combination Anti-Theft Bike Locks Bike Motorcycle Gate Garage Fence https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FP66LMD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Dao5BbN0XXVAJ
I was searching for a small and pocketable combination lock that I could cinch around the middle of the board and found the 30" Ottolock, which works on both the longboards as well as the minis.
u/jerroldp pointed out that this lock isn't the best, and I agree - not too many tools required to circumvent, either by removing the battery/trucks or shimming the lock, but for my uses - running into a shop in pretty safe neighborhoods and deterring a casual grab, the risk/convenience makes it worth it.
I have one & use this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0799C6NMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_-O2-BbMKC7ZF3
I carry a bicycle lock with me (like this) that I use to lock gear to the bike. For example, with my riding jacket I'll run the lock cable through both sleeves and lock that to the bike. Same with a backpack, and the helmet gets secured using the helmet lock on my bike.
The Bordo Lite is a good option. Folds out to offer much more flexibility than a D lock while being obviously more secure than a cable.
I'm also planning to travel SEA with a 15" MBP and concerned about the weight and potential theft.
The plan is to:
with a lock and attach to any grounded post on the thickest part of my bag. ie. on a long distance bus ride.
The MBP 15" weighs 4.5 lbs. With the charger and a case sleeve, we're talking close to 5 lbs. easy. This also doesn't include the laptop stand and the Usb cables and accessories. (Now that I think about it, what the hell am I thinking?!)
Legs, legs is what I'm trying to say here, exercise the legs.
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https://www.amazon.com/Titanker-Resettable-Combination-Mounting-Diameter/dp/B07DZVW5PY/ref=sr_1_31?dchild=1&keywords=thin+bike+lock&qid=1570034578&s=gateway&sr=8-31
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One of the ends needs to be thin to fit between the disk brake and rim.
bane_rista has a better idea. I will try that from now on.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT9P4OE/ref=twister_B01N11JZB8?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
budget
Those things generally suck, I use a real bike lock like this, fits perfectly in my pant pocket while riding or I can just lock it on some bar somewhere then take it off when I need to lock my board
Try one of these
https://www.amazon.com/OTTOLOCK-Combination-Lightweight-Compact-Durable/dp/B0799C7LK4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1529800883&sr=1-1&keywords=otto%2Block&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/Feet-Retractable-Combination-Cable-Luggage/dp/B008RS1ACY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=luggage+retractable+cable+lock&qid=1565927866&s=gateway&sr=8-5 ?
I figured as much, just wanted to highlight that "military grade" is more of a marketing gimmick than an actual indicator of quality. /u/JustTehFactsJack posted a good looking guide though for lock recommendations
Specifically mentions "military grade": https://www.amazon.com/Lumintrail-Combination-Illumination-Components-Resistant/dp/B01BZC4QHE
No mention of "military grade": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZT8KZ1
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Edit: Ok then, buy your "military grade" locks if you want ¯\_(ツ)_/¯