I have just bought an expensive new bike, could someone recommend a lock??

Question

I'm a biking novice so:

1. Which is the better lock - a cable lock or a D-lock??

2. I have £30 to spend max, could someone recommend a decent lock!?

3. I have £20 to spend on a pump, could someone recommend one for shraeder valve tyres which has a pressure guage and doesnt let any air escape when you take the pump off the valve??

Thanks!!

Answer 1

1) A good Kryptonite D-lock is good but expensive. Forget the cheaper stuff. I use a heavy cable with high security padlock, the Onguard Mastiff from www.wiggle.co.uk (£18). You may need two locks, a cable lock for the front and a chain for the rear.
2) & 3) See above. wiggles.co.uk can also supply all kinds of pump. Also try Decathlon if there's one in your town. You may need £30 for a Topeak pump with guage.

Answer 2

Firstly Cable locks are better for ease of transport and cheaper, but d locks are more secure although they can't b used on everything. Any krptonite lock will be fine although i reccommend the kryptoplus mini. Any pump over £10 should work fine however every pump will lose some air on a schrader valve and it is entirely dependant on the skill of the operator and how fast you take the pump off.

Answer 3

You have to buy the best lock you can afford. It's insane to buy an expensive bike and then chain it up with a two bob lock that can be broken with a car jack or cut in two with a cheap pair of pliers.
This is being sold as a twin pack so you get a D lock and coil for £31. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360021020

Go to wiggle.co.uk and sort all the locks by price. You'll find something you like there.


Pump wise I would go for something small that can fit into your backpack and toolkit... Try this one http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=11402

It pumps air out on both strokes so although it's small it takes a lot less effort to use, plus it's only 12 quid so put the extra cash toward the lock.


Hope this helps

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Answer 4

Congrats on the new bike!

A good D or U lock are the best. Well worth the money.
You can unhook the front tyre and lock it up with the rear tyre and frame to a good steady anchor (street post, etc.)
Also using two locks a good solid U or D lock and a less expensive steel flexible lock could be a good idea.

Get a pump you can also take with you in your backpack or whatever you use to carry your extras. It will aid in case of a puncture.

Answer 5

Go with the Kryptonite U-lock. Make sure it is the latest model....the one with orange on it. It is pricey, but it's worth it. No one will be able to steal your bike.
For the pump, I recommend a CO2 inflator. It's smaller, and it makes putting air in the tire a snap. Get a good one though. There are cheap inflators out there. Good luck.

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Answer 7

I use the Kryptonite New York Bike Chain/Lock - a bit heavy to lug around, but worth it.

Answer 8

Hi you can also get a bike alarm, which I feel is a good idea to go along with a able lock. The alarm is under £10 and can be found online at the address below.

http://www.timani-ltd.com/product_BK015.php

Answer 9

a good D lock for sure

Answer 10

Well locks on key is very good. You could go buy one in Kmart.