[Closed] Light useful lock. Does it exist?

A Hiplock is the only lock I've found that is strong and also not a faff to carry (because you wear it as a belt, instead of trying to find somewhere on the frame to attach it).

I saw someone that had done some kind of locked metal cable tie, looked good but I cant remember who it was.

I spotted something called tex-lock on kickstarter last night, obviously not available yet but looked very interesting.

[url= https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tex-lock/texlock-the-bike-lock-made-of-high-tech-textiles?ref=discovery ]linky[/url]

Yeah was gonna say Hiplock, I have one, it's great. Only use it for errands round town, etc, though, not sure I'd use it for a road ride due to slight risk of injury if you come off/get hit wearing it. Definitely wouldn't wear one MTBing.

Seems/looks reasonably tough; it's only got to put off a thief for a few minutes for my purposes, or convince them to have a go at an easier-looking lock (which is all any lock can do, really).

I should have said this would involve riding off road on a minimalist bike...........

Depending how secure it needs to be - i carry a snowboard lock for quick coffee/pee (pub) stop requirements.

Wouldn't hold up anyone who wanted to pinch the bike but enough to stop a completely opportunist theft.

[url= http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Kryptonite-R2-Retractor-Pocket-Combo-Cable-Lock_73349.htm?sku=229785&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CN_3zLXBgNICFWix7QodoK8DbQ ]link to tredz since it came up first on Google[/url]

this isn't the one I was thinking of but still looks ok

[url= http://ottodesignworks.com/ ]http://ottodesignworks.com/[/url]

The Knog Milkman looks like the ticket, similar to the snowboard lock, but more inline with Knog's pricing...

rossburton - Member
A Hiplock is the only lock I've found that is strong and also not a faff to carry (because you wear it as a belt, instead of trying to find somewhere on the frame to attach it).

Waaaay back when I was a dirty student, my commuter bike was locked up with a length of Plastic-coated, short link, Galvanised chain and a padlock...

This was normally carried "bandleader style" over one shoulder and occasionally round my waste if I had a bulky rucksack to carry, I wish I'd commercialised the idea of a "Wearable bike lock" to flog to hipsters like these geniuses have. Seems I was 20 years ahead of the curve yet again... 🙄

My [url= http://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/product-information/current-key/001447.html ]Kryptonite Evolution Lite Mini-6[/url] is not only a mouthful, it's also quite small and light.

Doesn't pass the 'easy to carry' test, unless you [url= http://fabrichorse.com/collections/lock-holsters/products/ulock-bike-bicycle-u-lock-belt-holster-small ]put one of these[/url] on your belt...

This was normally carried "bandleader style"

If it's literally for being able to leave your bike while you run in and out, then a cable lock is perfect for this.

I have a Knog Milkman, and 2 Abus combination ones. Great for shop/cafe/cake runs

I keep them with different bags for different purposes. Once took the milkman on a bikepacking trip and forgot the key, now take a combination one!

bloody auto-correct/sausage fingers...

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although Bandleader style might be fun too.

I've just got a cheap £2.99 decathlon cable lock for cake stops. I've also a motion sensitive one (targus?) which is even less secure, but better for when the bike's out of sight but within earshot (it's very loud!).

Figure that in amongst all the other club run bikes mine with a lock is fairly secure Vs the number of people that just don't bother even when well out of eyesight!

Big chain lock is left wherever I'm regularly locking it.

I saw something the other day which was a kind of 'un-cuttable' fabric lock. Made it light and easy to carry. You could also lock two together for a longer lock.

http://www.litelok.com/

looks interesting

If the fabric's uncuttable, how do they cut it to size to create the locks?

If the fabric's uncuttable, how do they cut it to size to create the locks?

Same argument could be said for chains, cables, D-locks etc. They're all cuttable with something.

I use an Abus Bordo in my Sequoia. They mount easily to a bottle cage boss and I've not had mine fall out even round Swinley!
They're like a folding D-lock in a way.

For my cafe stops when I can see the bike I use a [url=http:// www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cycling-Locks/Kryptonite-Kryptoflex-Retractor-Pocket-Combo-Cable-bicycle/B00FA5HDC8][/url] Kryptonite R2.
It has a 2.4mm cable, as opposed to 1.6mm like a lot of other similar locks.
It's about 90 grams.

My take on it - minimalist lock - either just a decent padlock thru the chainring or add a stout cable with loops on the end. Its enough to be safe from opportunists or basic tools.
Otherwise its the serious big d lock weighing kilos if the bike is going to be out of sight some time

I've been struggling to find a decent way to carry my chain lock on my commuter. Frame bag is slightly too small.

Just occurred to me I could buy a D lock. Although it would cost more than a better frame bag 🙂

I've often thought that an alarmed lock would be the best option for cafe stops, as nothing that you can be bothered to carry in jersey pocket is going to offer any useful physical protection. Didn't find any great options last time I looked, though.

Litelok looks good (bar the price) the Bordo is probably a bit OTT. The Knog seems a good compromise. I'll wait til Planet X have a sale....:)