Locks that work

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/the-best-bike-locks-and-chains-44996/

https://imgur.com/Hlbrlov

They didn't even ask us if we wanted to participate.

We happened to tell them about our new DIB D-Locks back in March and we were told about the test that was already underway by then. They said it was "a damn shame" as it was too late to add anything else. I was very disappointed as we have provided samples to C+ etc many times, with the most recent being a fair old pile of stuff last summer.

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Stop the thread. The answer is here.

https://twitter.com/IntEngineering/status/922467033077420033

Does anyone know where you can get the onguard brute mini from? I can only find the pitbull mini which has a 14mm shackle as opposed to a 16mm

What is the recommendation for cheap, secure and weather proof. Looking to replace my lock that spends all year locked to the bike racks at work so weight/convenience isn't an issue. It's relatively public so doesn't need to be the most secure lock ever.

On guard bulldog mini with cable for £12.50 On Amazon.
Silver rated so good enough for my needs

Abus builds the ultimate smart D-Lock: https://www.abus.com/uk/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/U-locks/770A-SmartX

What do you think of it?

There doesn't seem to be a list of approved padlocks for use with a chain.

Is this padlock any good?
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Security/d200/Padlocks/sd2540/Squire+Vulcan+P4+50+Padlock/p72140

For that price a good tried and tested d lock is available.

yes but i want to use a chain for hipster points.

Hiplok gold?

Can't see the appeal over a good d lock tho. One of the reasons chain+padlock don't make the list is that most chains are cut/broken far easier than even bad d-locks. You need to spend silly to get a chain strong enough and then it will weigh a ton and be difficult to ride with.

@Pragma seem to be the guys for this.

I'm not familiar with the Squire Vulcan lock but I can confirm that it is not approved by Sold Secure:
https://www.soldsecure.com/search?name=Vulcan&action=

The cheapest padlock that we do from Squire that is approved by Sold Secure is the SS50-P5 open shackle lock, and that's about the same price as the one you mentioned:
https://www.soldsecure.com/search///ss50-p5-padlock.html

Open Shackle locks are not as tough as closed shackle, but they are lighter and cheaper. However, we would only recommend that lock with our lightest, 11mm chain, and that is not tough enough to be on the 'Locks that Work' list. We do offer all of our chains in Package Deals with locks that are approved.

This all comes down to how much weight you want to carry, how much you want to spend, and what security level you are after. We are happy to give advice via e-mail if you like?

Is this padlock any good?

It could just be that particular key profile being easy to rake, but that's rather poor.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa88J3HShIk

Hi everyone, I've just joined this Just this forum, I am so impressed with the valuable information that has been posted here.
I have a question regarding D Locks, I am just about to purchase a new bike from Decathlon for £729.00 It's a Triban RC 520 https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-rc-520-disc-road-bike-navy-105-id_8554421.html
I will be parking the bike on a bike stand (Sheffield Style) at work and occasionally at our local Train Station where I had my last bike stolen. Whilst looking for a decent bike lock I came across this forum and going by the recommendations here have narrowed it down to 2 locks

1. Asaklitt Shackle Lock for 18.99
   
2. Pragmasis DIB D-Lock £44.99
   
   

I don't mind paying the £44.99 for the Pragmasis but is it any better than the Asaklitt Shackle which is less than half its price? I don't want to pay over the odds if there's no real benefit in doing so.
I would be most grateful for any advice.

Read the first post in the thread and of the two you have mentioned buy the pragmasis

Thank you Mr DJ

Anyone use one of these to carry there u lock it’s a Twofish Megablock XL

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Buy a belt.

They are a little bit wobbly with a torch in them and start to slip around when it's wet. I expect it'll be pretty shaky with the weight of a lock hanging in it and it'll probably slide around on the tube on wet days.

Thanks Jonny

What's my best budget option for anchor point and chain for this bike hanging on the wall in my garage?

It's fairly high up so prefer a chain, wrapped so it doesn't damage paint.

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Do you have access to the other side of the wall? Ideally you want an anchor that bolts all the way through with a plate on the other side so it can't be yanked out the brickwork.

I'm actually thinking a small anchor point all the way through the wall that you can slip a D-lock through, then simply slot the bike over it through the frame and back wheel. Something like an M20 or bigger fixing eye. Weld the nut on the other side or peen it over so it can't be undone.

I don't have access to the other side of the wall as the garage is within the block of flats, rather than stand alone. To be honest I'm not too worried about going maximum security, just a good line of defence that means if someone got in they'd take other stuff and not bother with that bike.
An eye isn't a bad idea, could even add gripfill to the fixing. But something with hidden fixings could be good.