We know that, but let’s be honest they are the easiest to attach due to most racks being poorly designed (for bike safety).
Its about your willingness to take risk.
funcentric on
Haha, that’s also b/c of the way it’s used. So much slack you can just pull it over the handlebars or through the deck. That’s like cyclists locking just the seat post.
PatrickGSR94 on
I use a combo lock like this, but it’s a square-link chain, not a cable. And also in combination with a U-lock through the wheel and frame.
mikedufty on
They’ve worked great for me for 50 years, but maybe I didn’t need a lock at all. Just need to combine it with poor taste in bikes.
desaprendiendo on
I tried not to use one but others are so heavy 🙁
pi_three on
Watched too much Lockpicking lawyer to take masterlock seriously
The best lock is to take quick release wheels and saddle before you lock your bike.
BottleFullOBub on
In Chicago, I use a LikeLok or I take it in with me.
RealMelonLord on
This is a Master Lock. It can be opened using a Master Lock.
TheDaysComeAndGone on
The thing is that a cable lock like that “only” weighs ~400g and does require tools and/or time to open. Probably secure enough to lock a cheap bike in bright daylight in front of a café or school, possibly with surveillance cameras in place.
Obviously not good enough to leave your bike in a shady place over night. For that you need at least a strong U-lock, and even that might not be enough when your attacker has a battery powered angle grinder.
Raccoon_on_a_Bike on
To be honest I don’t get why bike shops even sell these. Wasted shelf space that could be used for something more valuable. They never stocked the Kryptonite New York line when that was the gold standard, and they don’t stock the new angle grinder resistant locks now.
ThunderNinja69 on
lol. “See your new bike get stolen on your first day of school.”
Windturnscold on
They keep the causal thief off. The hardened thief will pop your u lock easily anyways
Ceverok1987 on
Cable locks aren’t for locking your bike up they are for locking other things to your bike for instance a bag or what not.
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We know that, but let’s be honest they are the easiest to attach due to most racks being poorly designed (for bike safety).
Its about your willingness to take risk.
Haha, that’s also b/c of the way it’s used. So much slack you can just pull it over the handlebars or through the deck. That’s like cyclists locking just the seat post.
I use a combo lock like this, but it’s a square-link chain, not a cable. And also in combination with a U-lock through the wheel and frame.
They’ve worked great for me for 50 years, but maybe I didn’t need a lock at all. Just need to combine it with poor taste in bikes.
I tried not to use one but others are so heavy 🙁
Watched too much Lockpicking lawyer to take masterlock seriously
https://thebestbikelock.com/
The best lock is to take quick release wheels and saddle before you lock your bike.
In Chicago, I use a LikeLok or I take it in with me.
This is a Master Lock. It can be opened using a Master Lock.
The thing is that a cable lock like that “only” weighs ~400g and does require tools and/or time to open. Probably secure enough to lock a cheap bike in bright daylight in front of a café or school, possibly with surveillance cameras in place.
Obviously not good enough to leave your bike in a shady place over night. For that you need at least a strong U-lock, and even that might not be enough when your attacker has a battery powered angle grinder.
To be honest I don’t get why bike shops even sell these. Wasted shelf space that could be used for something more valuable. They never stocked the Kryptonite New York line when that was the gold standard, and they don’t stock the new angle grinder resistant locks now.
lol. “See your new bike get stolen on your first day of school.”
They keep the causal thief off. The hardened thief will pop your u lock easily anyways
Cable locks aren’t for locking your bike up they are for locking other things to your bike for instance a bag or what not.