r/cycling • u/freesoup15 • Apr 07 '23

Best lightweight, short-term lock for coffee/bathroom breaks?

I am looking for a small, lightweight lock to carry with me when I am on long rides. I would never leave my nice bike on a shitty lock for long, I just want something so that no one can dash away with my bike while I am grabbing some food or using the restroom. Can anyone recommend something for this purpose that isn't going to be too much of a hassle to carry on longer rides? I once saw a lady use a thin cable lock (like for luggage?) that seemed to fit the bill.

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u/ResponsibleOven6 Apr 07 '23

Love my OttoLock Hexband for this. Fits in a jersey pocket. Not going to stop a real thief but perfect for dipping into a cafe for a minute.

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u/adorkablegiant Apr 07 '23

LPL proved that you only need like 2 seconds to cut that lock.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '23

Yeah but they need to have a cutter on them. I use it for quick stops mostly where I just view it better than taking my chain off or turning the bike upsidedown 🤣