Cheap Lock

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marts said:

I'm after a bit of advice.

I'm looking to get a lock for my bike, but don't want to spend too much as
the bike, although brand new, isn't an expensive one.

I'd prefer a lock which doesn't have a key if possible, and cheap as
possible (ie: under £15). By going under £15, is it worth having a lock in
the first place though?

If you are going to leave it unattended outdoors then yes. It is possible
to steal a bike in 1s that is unlocked. e.g. you could be five meters away
paying for a chocy bar, and a thief could grab your bike and be away.

Some of the cheapest componation locks are easy to pick, and not worth
the money, but they are still better than nothing.

Martin.

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marts said:

By going under £15, is it worth having a
lock in the first place though?

Only if the bike cost less than £15, and you never cycle to places so far
that you can't walk home again.

Quite a few locks on Wiggle at less than £15 - I'd look at the 'Onguard
Doberman Coil' at £13.99.

Price your protection according to the threat. Your bike probably wouldn't
attract a professional bike thief, but this type of lock will dissuade the
local scroats who see it outside a shop.

Pete.

marts said:

I'm looking to get a lock for my bike, but don't want to spend too much as
the bike, although brand new, isn't an expensive one.

hardware shop -> length of chain + padlock to suit

In article said:

I'm after a bit of advice.

I'm looking to get a lock for my bike, but don't want to spend too much as
the bike, although brand new, isn't an expensive one.

I'd prefer a lock which doesn't have a key if possible, and cheap as
possible (ie: under £15). By going under £15, is it worth having a lock in
the first place though?

A £3 quid lock from Aldi or Netto's cycling special won't stop a
determined thief, but it will stop a drunk casually deciding he can't
be bothered to walk home and will take your unlocked bike from outside
the pub instead, or the casual thief who happens to notice your bike is
unlocked outside the shop you just popped into.
(I haven't seen a combination lock that cheap, but I'm sure you can find
one under £15. You can buy battered second hand bikes for under £15
too, but you can't rely on being able to buy one conveniently when your first
one is stolen, so it's still worth getting a lock for a bike like that.)