Bike locks?

what sort of bike locks do you use for out and about? I've got drum brakes and didn't know what type of small lock would be best for this?

 

when i get a top box i could just throw it in there. What about the grip locks? are they any good or just a waste of money?

 

Drum Brakes ? Maybe a chain would be better to lock it to something immovable and if there wasn't anything immovable it would serve the same as a D-Lock. Alot of D-Locks with the circular key has been rumoured to be easy to 'pick' with a plastic Biro case...so if you go that route, maybe a normal key type.

And since you are going with a top box, a chain shouldn't be too bad to carry around, although then you need a lock.

For home - I have an Almax 19mm Chain with a closed shackle Squire SS65CS Lock - but that weighs a ton.
Out an about - I park it against a wall and get others to park around me , or I use a Xena disc lock...but I have a disc...

I haven't used a Grip Lock, but thought you could cut through the brake lever pretty quick ?

At the end of the day, its a deterrent, if someone really wants to nick your bike they will, its how much effort they will go to. The hardcore thieves will probably just carry your bike off into a van, hence the chain idea....but they will be looking for high value easy to shift vehicles (not saying that yours isn't)

I'm guessing that out and about, D-Locks, Chains or Grip Locks may suffice...just no overnighters in the open on the street...in which case I would be nervous, whatever security system I had...although many people do leave their bikes out especially if they live in cities with no off-street parking.

 

Realistically, something bright and difficult looking to break / remove.

A lock is only going to slow down a "decent" thief and deter and opportunist, so make it highly visible and sturdy. I've always been a firm fan of massive thick locks and reinforced chains myself, but it's not always practical to carry a 7kg lump of steel about.

As RW suggests, a 'Sold Secure' type U lock is an option. If you go for something certified you can often get an insurance discount for it too.

Where possible, park next to something more desirable and less protected than your own bike

 

i'm not too bothered about carrying around an extra 5-10kg, when i get a top box looks like a decent chain is the way to go, thanks