Post by: Wycombewheeler on 19 July, 2019, 03:15:58 pm
Post by: Zed43 on 19 July, 2019, 03:26:00 pm
) less than 100g, 120cm cable and 4 digits
Post by: Phil W on 19 July, 2019, 03:32:33 pm
Post by: bairn again on 19 July, 2019, 03:37:58 pm
I lost my bike at Dreux in 2007 and was convinced after a while that somebody had taken it. It took half an hour to find it (user error as ever....)
Post by: Wobbly on 19 July, 2019, 04:01:25 pm
Abus Combiflex 2503 has doen the job so far (famous last words
I used to carry one of those and probably used it on to to three times. But then the digits suddenly refused to turn. Luckily this was when I was about the lock the bike and not when I was trying to unlock it!
I now carry a much better quality combination lock. Not much heavier than the Abus Combiflex but much more secure and reliable. I've been using it for quite a few years now.
Post by: Kim on 19 July, 2019, 04:01:53 pm
Post by: vorsprung on 19 July, 2019, 04:46:55 pm
The only time I felt a bit dubious about my crap, tiny micro lock was when shopping in Paris before the event. I think we took it in turns to sit with the bikes outside the shop
During the event they are fairly good on security at controls and if you stop in a tiny village somewhere then the risk is pretty low
Post by: MikeFromLFE on 19 July, 2019, 05:20:43 pm
I've got one on each of my bikes except the Hetchins
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Post by: T42 on 19 July, 2019, 05:27:54 pm
Post by: wilkyboy on 19 July, 2019, 08:20:06 pm
I usually take a caravan brake-release cable with a padlock — it's a little tougher than the Abus 4-digit, and in red, but doesn't weigh much more because of that.
Post by: veloboy on 19 July, 2019, 10:49:45 pm
Post by: grams on 19 July, 2019, 11:06:13 pm
Post by: Greenbank on 19 July, 2019, 11:46:02 pm
Post by: Wobbly on 20 July, 2019, 12:55:20 am
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Post by: jsabine on 20 July, 2019, 02:20:31 am
Post by: Wobbly on 20 July, 2019, 07:23:56 am
The lump hammer was provided by a willing (if somewhat perplexed) member of the public.
Post by: Ivo on 20 July, 2019, 07:36:16 am
Post by: Wycombewheeler on 21 July, 2019, 05:25:59 pm
Post by: Aunt Maud on 30 July, 2019, 08:31:26 pm
Pah! Fake news if ever I heard it.
The lump hammer was provided by a willing (if somewhat perplexed) member of the public.
Don't mention the lump hammer.
Post by: T42 on 31 July, 2019, 09:01:33 am
Post by: Pete Mas on 31 July, 2019, 04:08:56 pm
Post by: andyoxon on 31 July, 2019, 04:19:05 pm
I use a frame lock which is standard bolted to my frame. No need to rummage through my bags to find it.
I think our insurance policy states - needs to be locked to an 'immoveable' object ....
edit. went for this 'cafe lock' ~150g *
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48446881286_af257cd99f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gP5VWE)IMG_20190803 (https://flic.kr/p/2gP5VWE) by ao (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145942400@N06/), on Flickr
* I'm not doing PBP
Post by: FifeingEejit on 31 July, 2019, 04:24:59 pm
I think our insurance policy states - needs to be locked to an 'immoveable' object ...
It'll probably also state a level of lock required which is likely to be twice the weight of your bike and impossible to carry sensibly.
Post by: andyoxon on 31 July, 2019, 04:27:44 pm
I think our insurance policy states - needs to be locked to an 'immoveable' object ...
It'll probably also state a level of lock required which is likely to be twice the weight of your bike and impossible to carry sensibly.
edit. just 'locked to a fixed object' No lock standard mentioned AFAIA.
Post by: JohnL on 31 July, 2019, 04:48:50 pm
Post by: Redlight on 01 August, 2019, 11:27:31 am
From what I've read, the major purpose of locking your bike at controls on PBP is so that it doesn't get moved when you're not looking, so you don't waste time trying to find it.
As a general point, even if you are locking the bike, it's with having some way of easily identifying your one among the hundreds that will be stacked up at the controls, especially at night. It may have looked a bit daft but I have always had a small, brightly coloured cuddly toy fixed to the handlebars or saddlebag for PBP or LEL. It makes it much easier to spot the bike among a sea of identical-looking handlebars and saddles.
Echoing other comments, I always take a lightweight lock too, for cafes, shops, etc. Of course it won't deter the serious thief - only carrying half a ton of metal would - but it should put off any casual opportunists and I wouldn't want to risk a long, miserable walk to the next control / railway station.
Post by: Tomsk on 01 August, 2019, 08:54:37 pm
As a general point, even if you are locking the bike, it's with having some way of easily identifying your one among the hundreds that will be stacked up at the controls, especially at night. It may have looked a bit daft but I have always had a small, brightly coloured cuddly toy fixed to the handlebars or saddlebag for PBP or LEL. It makes it much easier to spot the bike among a sea of identical-looking handlebars and saddles.
Boggis the singe [don't call him un petit urs, he gets offended] will be coming along for the ride again - doesn't get out of bed for less than 1200kms. Reminded me he needs a tricoleur ribbon to replace his LEL tartan - he sits high up on my bar bag at the front so can be seen from all sides. It helps that my frame is large [Poppy Parkes is 24"] and Carradice bar-bags sit high too. A distinctive saddle cover or other eye-catching marker would work well - it is unbelievable how many bikes get parked in a small space at controls. You might remember you were parked near, say, a red tandem or an Italian club group of Colnagos, but by the time you get back out, all the landmarks have changed!
My cafe lock will probably not get used again this time, but I'll still carry it.