I lock up my bike all over the city. And I want a quick way to secure it. The bike isn’t expensive or specially attractive. But I want to deter casual thieves whilst having a convenient solution. Currently I have a 1.8m, non coily cable type lock that can go round trees and through frame and wheels. I’ve been considering a chain type, but that is harder to poke through spokes. And finding one long enough is not easy. Carrying it when riding should be easy too. Any tips appreciated.

  • ian@feddit.ukOPEnglish
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    20 days ago

    Thanks everyone. I ended up with a sturdy 95 cm chain lock, plus a long loop-ended cable to loop around a tree and on to the chain.

    The chain is blimey heavy though.

    • meekah@discuss.tchncs.de
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      13 days ago

      why the chain plus cable?

      I thought either D-lock plus cable OR chain lock, as the chain lock combines reach of the cable with the security of the D-lock, but not excelling in either category, so kind of a middle ground.

      • ian@feddit.ukOPEnglish
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        12 days ago

        The chain lock is short and already heavy. Weight would be a big problem if it was longer. The cable is 180cm so goes around trees well without being heavy.

        • meekah@discuss.tchncs.de
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          11 days ago

          If weight is your concern, wouldn’t a D lock make more sense instead of the chain then? Or are you going for the chain so you can skip the cable when it’s not needed?