A good bicycle lock can make all the difference to your security. Whether you’re riding to the office or running errands on your bike, it’s important to protect your investment.
While most people think of u-locks and cable locks as the first choice, these two types aren’t the only options. Chains and folding locks also have their place, and can offer different levels of protection depending on the situation and your preferences.
Cable locks
One of the most popular and lightest bike locks is the bicycle lock cable. These are great for day-to-day use and can be coiled into a pocket, looped around your handlebars or even tied to your belt.
The main problem with cable locks is that they are highly vulnerable to bolt cutters. Bolt cutters are simple tools that can easily be used to cut through any lock, whether it’s a u-lock, cable or a chain.
Most cable locks are made from poor quality cable that’s prone to being broken or separated over time, which allows bolt cutters to sever them. The best way to prevent this from happening is to choose a high-quality combination lock and make sure that it has a strong attachment to the cable, otherwise thieves can break the combination in seconds.
Fortunately, there are several companies that have revolutionised the field of bicycle lock security with innovative designs. LITELOK’s X1 is an example of a lock that raises the bar in this space and is incredibly difficult to hack with bolt cutters. It features a 16mm hardened steel shackle that’s fused with anti-grinder Barronium armour, adding extra thickness to the lock’s entire body for a total of 17mm.
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