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Nov 2023
3:13pm, 10 Nov 2023
25,877 posts
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Bazoaxe
Reviving an old thread.
I put my bike in for extensive repairs today and intend to resume cycle commuting. I can only fine a cheap and nasty padlock though.
What is the best option of something secure and reasonable to transport about?
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Nov 2023
3:17pm, 10 Nov 2023
64,884 posts
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LindsD
I have a Kryptonite but they are heavy. Billy has one with a frame attachment that seems like a good solution
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Nov 2023
3:21pm, 10 Nov 2023
7,346 posts
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bigleggy
Can you get a big heavy one - commute with it once and leave the chain and lock attached to whatever to tie the bike to ??
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Nov 2023
3:21pm, 10 Nov 2023
15,421 posts
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Yorkshire Pie
I leave my lock at work so I don't need to carry it.
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Nov 2023
3:22pm, 10 Nov 2023
7,347 posts
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bigleggy
I leave my lock at work so I don't need to carry it.
YP put it so much better than me 
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Nov 2023
3:57pm, 10 Nov 2023
25,878 posts
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Bazoaxe
Yeah could do but would need one at home as well. It’s a new office and I believe it’s a secure cage there.
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Nov 2023
3:59pm, 10 Nov 2023
3,666 posts
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paulcook
I had a kryptonite too as above when I bike commuted. Yes heavy, but carried in my rucksack with the rest of my stuff but it was only a couple of miles.
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Nov 2023
4:02pm, 10 Nov 2023
15,850 posts
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jda
Assuming your bike isn’t too spectacular just get something bigger and stronger than the bikes you park it next to, the thieves will go for them instead
Also, think about detachable parts like saddles and wheels.
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Nov 2023
4:04pm, 10 Nov 2023
22,555 posts
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3M
I've got a "bronze" rated cable lock with a combination and key. Bought in the local hardware shop of all places!
It's survived a couple of attempts at cutting through, but also my bike is probably not as tempting a target as others around it, so I suspect toe-rags give up because it's not worth the effort.
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Nov 2023
4:08pm, 10 Nov 2023
25,879 posts
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Bazoaxe
The bike is nothing fancy. Rucksack will need to accommodate a laptop and stuff.
Have found one that looks like it attaches to the frame which might be good.
Dug out and charging my lights. Hopefully they still work. All unused since Covid
Bike should be repaired by middle of next week.
I can cycle 90% off roads on cycle paths which is good. Just need to work out how to make it a cycle commute distance worth doing. Will be 2.5 miles on most direct route I think.
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