Locks

Advantages: It is a Solid Chunk of metal
Disadvantages: No Guarantee in New Jersey

Cycle security is something that is essential these days, especially when I live. So when choosing a lock you need to get something that is secure. This lock cost me 25 quid from my local bike shop, and if it is not stocked by yours then ask for advice. It is a D-Lock, which means that it is D shaped, obviously. It consists of a big u shaped metal tube coated in tough black plastic padlock that fits securely onto the lock. The best was to secure ...
...stand. Then feed the lock through the rear wheel and the frame, this secures the rear wheel as well as the bike frame, the instructions are quite clear anyway. You can also attach a chain to secure the front wheel as well. Again the instructions show this very clearly. Once secured in this manner it would take a very persistent bike thief with some seriously heavy-duty equipment to steal your bike. The lock itself has yet another great feature in ... Read review

Advantages: self coiling and weather resistant
Disadvantages: the bracket it weak

this is a very strong lock wich I had to buy because I live in a bad area eg If I sit my bike down and turn my back for 2 mins when I turn back round It will be gone. but when I got this lock the instructions said you should put it on the plastic bracet wich is attached to your seat wich can esiley be removed so I put it right through the frame where it is imposible to remove. note: always have more than one spare key because that was a harsh lesson ...
...back garden and lost the key ,so I tried to open the lock with a lot of tools hear is a list 1,hack saw. got through the vinal but when I got to the metal the teeth on the hacksaw blade went blunt and flat 2,bolt cutters. blade snapped! 3,elec drill. chuck comes loose and key barrel is made to stop the drill from aimin propelery 4,mig welder, sucsess that was the only way to cut the lock but not every criminal cas a mig welder in his bag hear are ... Read review

Advantages: thick
Disadvantages: heavy

This is by far the best bike lock that is on the market. Any would-be thieve would just walk away knowing that this is, and looks indestructible !! Its fat chunky with lots of features... The 39-inch chain is made of four-sided trapezoidal chain links that are triple heat-treated boron manganese steel (I copied this from manual impresive ay!). They are made in this way to prevent breakage by tools such as bolt clipers. The chain is covered in a ...
...with, and it wont scratch your bike all up. The only bad fall is weight! Weighting in at a whopping 6.1lb (manual again) this things a beast, and its not the best if your looking to save weight on bike rides. Mad for it read my other bike reviews!! - cos if I see you on a hill you better know this sites best reviewer.... Eatcha ... Read review

Advantages: strong durable
Disadvantages: heavy

the new york bike lock is undountably the best in the market. I have for years been quite a keen bike rider but regretfully a year ago i had my bike nicked while at the swimming pool. the reason it was stolen was because i was using a chain locka and not a u-bar lock like the excellent new york lock. for a test i even tried to saw through it witha hacksaw but it took such a long time to make even a scratch so i gave up. i would definately recommend ... Read review