I am working a construction site where we all park at a Walmart (in the back parking lot) and are bussed 10 minutes to the job where there is no place to park. I want a cable to lock my bikes rear wheel to a sign or light post. I have looked online and read lots of reviews but still not sure what I want. I want a 6 foot or longer cable with either an integral lock or loops so I can use my own lock. Covered so as to not scratch/damage the bike. I would like the cable to be 5/8ths or so?

I would prefer something you or a friend has personally owned or used or at least seen in person. So anyone have any recommendations? I would like to ride to work!

Thanks!

 

Isn't that how illegal day workers get work? Oh, never mind, I saw your user name.

 

I am an American born licensed electrician, but thanks for your thoughtful help!

 

I was joking. Your user name made it rather coincidental.

 

New York lock and chain,the longer one. Go around the frame,not the wheel. Some one tried to cut it about 9 yrs ago to get my FXD.......still have the lock/ chain.

 

I know, that's why the smiley after my post!!

Alien is my nickname. I used to have an umbilical hernia. My friends (and I use the term loosely) Would say look his alien is coming out. It stuck!

 

I have the disk brake lock, the one that slips onto the disk, with the reminder cord. But...I don't put it on my front wheel, I put it on my rear wheel because on the front wheel, they can pick up that end, where is more difficult to pick up the rear end.

 

Unfortunately I am not aware of any chain or cable that a cordless angle grinder can't cut.

 

I have an Abus Steel-O-Flex X-Plus cable lock that I've used before. It is approx. 65" in length and about 1 1/8th " in diameter. I've also used their disc locks. They are made in Germany and very well built.

 

The fact is that if a pro comes for your bike it's gone regardless of what precautions you may take.


I'd seriously consider NOT leaving my bike in a situation if at all possible.


Is there any way your friends could use their cars/trucks to block access to your bike?