![]() ![]() However, they are the heaviest type of lock. ![]() A chain lock is easier to use on crowded bike racks (and with thicker or cheaper bikes) than a smaller U-lock. That's why I focused on testing only the thicker ones on the market.Ĭhains are flexible, but heavy. They might be a little heavier, but they're not that heavy compared to a chain lock. Thicker equals better, so a 16-millimeter U-lock is, all else being equal, a better bet than a 14-millimeter U-lock. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated October 2022: We've added the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Chain 1410, Hiplok DXF, and Abus Ivera Steel-O-Flex 7200. I've also included some tips for locking your bike up properly. ![]() Locking up your bike takes only a few seconds, so you should always do so when it's unattended. While nothing can prevent a really determined thief from making off with your bike, you can deter many of them by securing your bike properly with a strong, well-designed lock. More than 2 million bicycles are stolen every year in North America, and less than 5 percent of them are recovered. Because thieves are most often lazy opportunists, they target the bikes that look the least secure. Leaving a bike unsecured outdoors is like leaving a stack of money on a bench with a sign that reads, “Don't take me.” Bicycles (and electric bicycles) are amazing machines, but one of their downsides is that they're incredibly easy to steal. ![]()
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