[Closed] Bike lock for cafe stops

More when I am touring, but I use a small stainless steel cable and shackle. I swapped the shackle bolt for an allen bolt .

I've used a combination of a "ski lock" and keeping an eye out in the past. Neither good enough on its own, but together they're enough for what you're after.

Google ski lock and there seem to be plenty of options at just over £10

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/giant-surelock-air-loop

Enough to prevent someone running off with your bike(s), but not really a security measure. Assume that's what you're after though!

I like the look of this one
[url= https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Lazer/SPRE-Cappuccino-Helmet-Lock/BLVK?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-H84J_R1QIVzwrTCh0UngSiEAQYAiABEgKQg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds ]Cappuccino lock[/url]

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one of these basically the same as a ski lock

[url] https://www.ribblecycles.com/au/kryptonite-kryptoflex-r2-pocket-combo-cable-lock/#pid=30821 [/url]

easy to cut thru but my reckoning is for a cafe stop good enough to stop the opportunistic throw it the back of van type theft

Ignore my suggestions - the Giant and Lazer options are much better!

One other option.If it's a regular stop,when in your car take a heavy lock up there & chain it around something solid,then all you need to do when on the bike is just take the key with you .

I've got a see.sense icon light that has a motion sensor and alarm for the phone. Fine for when bike is close by and better than a cheap lock.

Loosen both quick releases, or drop the chain off the chain rings, and hope that if someone wants to nick your pride and joy, they end up under a bus. Not killed obviously, but almost...

Just remember that you did it!

I have something like this, should defeat the semi casual thief with cable cutters, albeit he might damage your bike if all you can do is lock it around a spoke or chainring etc

https://static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4DJR4_AS01?$mdmain$

The main advantage of most of the thin wire cable locks linked to above is their very light weight, but better coil cable locks take up very little more space and provide much better security (although not obviously high security).

I've got one like [url= https://www.evanscycles.com/kryptonite-keeper-512-combo-cable-lock-EV165851 ]this[/url] which coils up much smaller than the photograph, and the Abus versions like [url= https://www.bikester.co.uk/abus-star-4508c-lock-scmu-black-467549.html ]this[/url],[url= https://www.evanscycles.com/abus-combination-lock-1150-00104608 ]this[/url] and [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-numero-combination-cable-lock-180cm/ ]this[/url] are a bit better (especially the ones where you can change the combination to a number you can more easily remember).

Giant one looks good, might get one, Lazer lock sounds good in theory but I reckon one good tug on the helmet ( 😀 ) would snap the weak point (helmet clip) plus it only works with their lids.

At the moment I always leave the bike where I can see it & put it in the highest gear so hopefully unless Chris Hoy jumps on it you'd be able to run over to them before they can get moving!

it only works with their lids.

Some, not all.

I use a kryptonite mini 7 d lock with the included krypto flex cable for the front wheel.

The dlock lives on the frame when riding, unfashionable I know, but it's always there when I need it and I can't really tell there's any extra weight. I'll put the cable in my backpack if I need to depending on where I'm going. It's not a light cable, but again, It's not really heavy enough to really tell it's there.

leave the bike where I can see it & put it in the highest gear

That didn't even occur to me, good idea! I tend not to leave mine out of sight for more time than it takes to buy a piece and a pint anyway though, but, good idea!

The mini d7 weighs 1.35kilos. Hardly light weight

The mini d7 weighs 1.35kilos. Hardly light weight

It's not, but if it's attached to the frame when riding (it comes with quite a nifty frame mount bracket) , you can't tell the difference, and think of the extra calories it would force you to burn!

If you are doing something competitive then obviously that's bad, but the weight is a small price to pay for better security on general riding around imo.

I have that lightweight Kryptonite one. It can hold 3 bikes together, allows you to set your own number and isn't a pain to carry.

It will encourage a scally to run off with somebody else's bike instead of mine and that's all.

But that's all I need.

Leave unlocked but undo both quick releases on the wheels and release brake cables!

leave the bike where I can see it & put it in the highest gear

You can derail the chain too, or clip your helmet around the wheel/ST to look like it's locked up there.

Knog party Frank lock is my current choice for this. Not super secure, but don't think it'd be as easy to cut with pliers or wire cutters as some of the very light ones.

Make sure you are first there. Everyone's bikes go on top of yours. To frames are scratch free. Then fanny about so that you don't have too get the drinks in.

I've got that Giant ome but branded as bbb does the job. I've had retractable ones which are ok but sometimes the mech jams leaving you with about 10cm of cable.....

Can't imagine a seesense being much help as it's not going to be much help buzzing my phone while I'm in the loo or paying for a coffee.

I use one similar to the Giant one - gives me peace of mind enough to pop into a cafe to buy a coffee, but not enough that I'd leave the bike out of sight while eating / drinking in the shop.

I've recently bought a Hiplok Lite to use when touring/shopping/off to the pub. Am impressed.

Was a bit skeptical at first about how comfortable it would be when riding but in genuinely can't tell I have it on.

This is with normal/MTB clothing and a normally upholstered person (6'2" and 13 stones) might be less comfy if you're a racing snake in lycra but as the chain rests just below the hip bones I think it should be fine.

I was wearing it off the bike for over an hour yesterday once I'd got home, completely forgot I had it on, only noticed it when I got in the car and wondered why the driver's seat was suddenly all lumpy in the hip area 😀

If your chainring is slim then a small padlock to attach the chain to the ring is a decent immobiliser. Not so easy with those deep chain rings though.

If your chainring is slim then a small padlock to attach the chain to the ring is a decent immobiliser. Not so easy with those deep chain rings though.

I use a small, retractable lock which can go in my back pocket when roadying it up as well as on the proper bike. I'm under no illusions about the level of security it offers, but I'll be buggered if I'm going to cart a d-lock about or leave nearly 2kg of pig iron fastened to the frame!

Out of all of these ideas, the "put you bike at the bottom of the pile" one is my favourite and I reckon getting the first round in is a small price to pay for a few grand of sacrificial steeds stacked up in front of your own prized beast 🙂

getting the first round in is a small price to pay for a few grand of sacrificial steeds stacked up in front of your own prized beast

same theory as stopping your car getting dinged by an open door in a car park: always park next to something nicer.

I've got the mini bbb one.

Only trouble is with being a certain age I struggle to read the numbers.

Took me 15 minutes to undo the other night, so perfect against short sighted old bike thieves.

leave the bike where I can see it & put it in the highest gear

My brother once had a bike stolen from about 6ft away from where he was standing. He was inside the (bike) shop and the bike was leaning against the window. This was in Southwell, Notts, a sleepy little market town.
Being able to see it is no guarantee at all.
I can open most 'lightweight' locks faster without the key than the owner can with it, with a tool I can keep in my pocket... and I'm not even a thief!
What do I use for 'cafe stops' you ask....?
Abus Bordo. It's not light but it's very convenient as it fits on a set of bottle mounts, they're a foldable D-lock in a way. That's the minimum lock I'd use knowing what I know

https://www.moorescycles.co.uk/abus-u-grip-bordo-5700-folding-lock.php

I have 2 abuse combination cable locks and the knog one too, milkman I think

One with my MTB kit, one with my Brompton bag, one with my commute bag

I use them for cafe/pub stops and for securing helmet or other bits to the bike

Used one today in the Lakes to lock my kids helmets to our bikes

I've wondered about one of these

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http://www.hiplok.com/product/z-lok-lime/

But very tempted to DIY a lightweight chain / belt combo