Bike Locks

[DeniseGoldberg]

Deb -
I use a cable with an integrated combination lock. The U-locks may be more secure, but when I'm touring I can't rely on finding something to secure the lock around where a U-lock will fit.

On my first tour I had a lock with a key. But I quickly decided that it was way too easy to misplace the key - so I switched to a different lock. I can't remember the brand of lock - but I'm pretty sure it's a Kryptonite.

I usually don't carry a lock when I'm riding around home - as opposed to commuting - unless, of course, I plan to leave my bike for a while. I always have one with me when I'm touring. When I commute to work by bike, I do carry a lock. I work across the street from a Marriott, and I belong to their gym so I commute in, lock the bike at the Marriott, shower, then walk the bike across the street to my office where it lives in a closet for the day.

--- Denise