Bicycle Lock

[msemma]

Not sure where to post this, it's not really sport or motoring... what is the best sort of bicycle lock to buy? Am I right in thinking it is called a D-Lock? Is there a certain type I shuld buy, or a certain manufacturer to look out for?

[PhilBy]

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/UK_Bike_ Store.html

If you scroll down you will find 'locks'

[whiffey]

A few points relating to bike security.

If you have a quick release saddle fastening, consider replacing it with a standard bolt, or chain the saddle to the rest of the bike when you leave it anywhere.

If you have quick release wheels, be sure to lock the front one separately from the rest of the bike. Do not use bike stands where you lock just the front wheel between 2 hoops. A thief can undo the front wheel and walk away with the rest of your bike.

Abus and Kryptonite locks are good, go for the highest security rating you can afford, consider a high-quality D-lock for the rear of the bike and something adequate to lock the front wheel separately if it is quick release.

[whiffey]

Very cheap locks, e.g. thin wire, can often be shattered by a heavy hammer.

There is a particularly nasty trick if someone *really* wants your bike, which is to pour super-glue into the lock mechanism. You can't open the lock, and the thief can return at night and remove it at leisure. For this reason, if possible try to position the locks so glue can't be trickled in. The best advice if you have a top-end bike is never to leave it where it is vulnerable (I use 2 bikes for this reason).

If you wear cycle clips, don't leave them on your handlebars when you park, yes some people will steal anything !

[what..the?]

I have seen a cool lock in staples - the stationers, it is called a 'word lock' and instead of keys it has dials of letters rather than numbers which you rotate to spell something, it allows you to pick a word, name, place what ever takes your fancy and then you will always have access - no lost keys ,no super glue.