AndyTiedye
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Is there such a thing as a good, lightweight bike lock, or is that an oxymoron?
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Nev
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Reged: 05/03/04
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AndyTiedye wrote:
Is there such a thing as a good, lightweight bike lock, or is that an oxymoron?
Probably up against that old wheel dilemma:
Light, Strong or Inexpensive*
You can pick two.
*Did I remember that right?
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Insightdriver
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I learned the hard way that a cable lock is no protection for a bike. I've gone to a Kryptonite New York chain lock for no one could carry the gear you would need to cut such a lock on their person and do anything in broad daylight for it would take much too long to do.
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AndyTiedye
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That lock and chain probably weighs more than some bikes.
With all the effort going into making a lightweight bike,
it sucks when you have to weigh it down so.
I'm willing to compromise on the "inexpensive" part.
I had hoped that we'd have some saw- and bolt-cutter-proof form of carbon fiber or some other cool material to make them out of by now.
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Edited by AndyTiedye (01/06/06 06:12 AM)
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Insightdriver
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Andy, consider the weight of the lock, your weight, and the bike weight. It ends up being a small fraction of the total package. I seriously don't think there are many ten-pound bikes out and about, either.
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Nev
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AndyTiedye wrote:
With all the effort going into making a lightweight bike,
it sucks when you have to weigh it down so.
I suspect there's direct relationship (correlation?) between the lightness of a bike and the likelihood it is ever left anywhere unattended requiring locking. I don't know the mathematical formula.
Maybe you just need another bike? A go-to-store bike. And/Or ride-to-work/school bike? Plus, you'll derive the added exercise/strengthening benefits of carrying around the actually secure lock. Then, when you ride the other won't-be-needing-to-lock-it bike, you'll be a rocket!
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Lon
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Reged: 12/20/03
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Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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I use a NY K lock. On the bike it is awful and literally has meant the difference between making a super steep hill and just stopping in my tracks.
However worn as a belt it makes hardly any difference at all. Unless you weigh your food a la Lance a few extra pounds to your body is no big deal.
Another alternative I am looking into are the Masterlock handcuff locks. They are supposed to be very effective. You still need a way to lock the wheels if you are leaving it for a long time. The one with the short chain is the strong one since there isn't enough leverage to cut it. I plan to carry it for shorter rides where I want to make sure nobody runs off with it. I'll still carry the NY K for a garage and such. It even has a cuff holder for a belt. My dealer didn't get his in as yet.
Lastly sometimes I just walk in with it. I ask if it is ok and usually nobody minds or I just walk like I belong. I go to 2 doctors with my bike in tow one both in major medical complexes.
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Dave_Thompson
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Reged: 12/19/03
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Loc: Spokane, Washington
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Lon wrote:......I go to 2 doctors with my bike in tow one both in major medical complexes.
I rode my Serotta to my annual physical last year and parked the bike in the doc's waiting room. The receptionist greeted me as "Stud". 
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