Bike Locks
There are various types and standards of bike locks that
you can purchase to keep your bike secure.
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Cable locks
These offer the advantage of being flexible and are easy to wrap
around various street furniture. They also coil up and therefore
make for easier transportation They come in various
lengths and thickness and better locks will be made of a fine
braided cable construction.
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Chain locks
These are flexible and come in various lengths but tend to be
shorter and heavier than cable locks. The strength of the chain
depends on the type of steel and the gap between the links. Better
chain locks will have small spaces and be constructed of hardened
steel.
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D locks
These are the most secure types of locks They are constructed of
hardened steel and come in 2 parts, the housing with locking
mechanism, and the 'D' shaped bar. They are heavy and transporting
them can be difficult and they are not that large in size so
would not fit round a lamppost.
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Extension cables
Generally these are cables with a loop at the end to be
used with D locks, allowing for the locking of wheels and for the
frame of the bike to be locked to larger objects.
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Loop locks
These locks attach directly to the frame, with a locking bar
going between the spokes of the wheel preventing it from
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This page was last reviewed 21 November 2011 at 12:00.
The page is next due for review 19 May 2013.