I have a very good D lock and the common 6 ft coiled cable combination lock which I use for 'safer' areas but which I just detest. As most will know the cable is so springy its not easy to use, its like fighting a snake It's useable length is much shorter. Are there any half decent long cable locks, preferably not combination, that aren't pre-coiled but can be easily coiled like a rope? If its not a combination then can anybody suggest a padlock? Weight is an issue or else I might as well use the D lock.
Hi I've got a 2m Abus (which I think is 12mm) one that I use in conjunction with another lock. I coil the cable up and both locks fit in a small dry bag. Works well for me...b
I've a cable with loops crimped on the end, which I just lock with a padlock. You can get one made to pretty much any length from somewhere like a chandlers (yacht), and they don't kink as they are designed to hold masts up. Can get them plastic coated too and in various diameters,
My current opinion is that any cable thinner than 12mm "braid of braids" can be cut too easily by opportunists. I also favour integral locks (rather than padlocks) and an alarm if possible
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climo wrote:The Abus cable sounds what I want, what model is it? Does it come with an integral lock?
Nope...It is crimped with a loop either end and you use it in conjunction with a D lock or in my case, a Granit. I think you can get robust D locks that are only about 100mm long...b
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I appreciate that you probably only use it in safe-ish areas for short times and that it is convenient to carry but that lock does strike me as expensive indeed al for the level of security and deterrence it provides.
Not after an argument i stress, just an honest observation, all the best
Sweep wrote:I appreciate that you probably only use it in safe-ish areas for short times and that it is convenient to carry but that lock does strike me as expensive indeed al for the level of security and deterrence it provides.
Not after an argument i stress, just an honest observation, all the best
There is a similar one which has steel sleeves around the cable. Its much more secure but much heavier at 1.5 kg. I bought this one because it seemed a good compromise between security and weight. If I lived in Saaf London, I would be going for the best D lock I could find. .
Al ps I like civilised discussions not arguments
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It's useable length is much shorter.
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