A good bike lock is the second most essential purchase after the bike itself. This is one part of cycling where saving money is a false economy - general guidance from those in the know is to spend at least 10% of the value of the bike on the lock. ...
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The three steps to a theft proof bike
Keeping your bike out of the hands of thieves is easy if you follow these three steps. Step 1: Choose your bike locks wisely In London, you need two bike locks. This secures your front wheel, your rear wheel and your bike frame. Thieves will ...
Secondary bike locks: 4 of the best
If you’ve read London Cyclist for long enough then you’ll know about our roundup of the best bike locks. In there we talk about the importance of a heavy D-lock for your security. However, as any seasoned London cyclist will tell you, this should ...
Knog Kabana Review
The £21.59 Knog Kabana lock, which comes in 6 different colours, is Knog’s take on the bike lock. As this is a company that specialises in doing things slightly differently, let’s start with what’s different from your typical bike lock. What’s ...
A new bike lock accessory seems like a strange concept
I was recently contacted about a new product called the Lock Loop. I like featuring new innovations and providing some spotlight for any entrepreneurs working to create useful cycling products so I said send one over. Obviously bicycle theft is a ...
Hiplok review
Bicycle chains are heavy necessities for cyclists. Over time I’ve tested a number of inventive methods for carrying them. On the handlebars was a huge failure as they make the important act of steering a difficulty. Attached to my belt using a device ...
Know a clever way of keeping your bike safe? Share it on GoingGoingBike
London Cyclist sponsors Going Going Bike (a new bike auction site that’s hoping to solve the is the bike I’m buying stolen or not problem) are running a competition at the moment to discover different ways to keep your bike safe. To enter this ...
I’m scared to leave my bike..
I get a lot of reader questions on London Cyclist and many of them I answer without ever showing on the blog but there is one common theme emerging: Fear to leave a bike somewhere. Take a look at the latest one.. I am about to change jobs, and I ...
How to prevent your bike from getting piranha’d
A couple of my cycling friends have recently been victims of bike piranhas. They’ve come back and noticed their bike is missing a saddle or a front wheel. In the worse cases friends have reported coming back to their bike to find nothing but the ...
Abus Bordo Granit XPlus Lock
Everyone knows about strong D-locks such as the Kryptonite New York Standard, flexible chain and cable locks such as the Abus Granit Steel O Flex but folding locks? Until Abus emailed me about reviewing one, I’d never heard of them. My curiosity was ...
Abus Granit Steel O Flex 1000 lock review
As a regular reader of this blog you may already be aware I’m a big fan of my Kryptonite New York 3000. It has kept my bike safe for over a year. Though, it is not without its limitations. For a start due to the small diameter of the lock it’s ...
Kryptonite New York 3000 lock review
This lock is good for two things. Knocking people out and securing bikes. I’m very glad to say I’m only planning on using it for the latter. I’ve already talked about the first time I had a bike stolen and don’t want to talk about it again or my ...
Splashing the cash on bike upgrades
Ever so often a bike needs a bit of love to be kept running smoothly and to keep providing a comfortable ride free of annoying noises. So recently I got myself down to the local bike shop and picked up: New lock New chain New brake ...