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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Yes. Just a bit more flexibility. And a chain stays in one piece when left unlocked in the basket during cycling.
I see, fair enough