Which bike lock for an Islabike?

[GoogleyEyes]

Dd1 has a (new to her) small Beinn 20. It obviously needs a decent lock given how much it cost even secondhand, but on the other hand I don't want anything really heavy as the main point of that bike is it's lightness.

I would like to be able to leave it at the swimming pool, but DH had his (chained, not D locked) bike nicked from there recently. Is there any lock that would be really secure but not too heavy? Ideally with a number combination as otherwise we will have key issues.

[GoogleyEyes]

Anyone?

[overmydeadbody]

The most expensive kryptonite luck you can afford. And yes it will be heavy, a light lock will not be a good one. Ideally you should have two locks and always lock the bike to something, not just itself.

[overmydeadbody]

How old is your dd?

Keys should not be an issue really, and the locks should be carried in a rucksack so no issue with the weight either.

[GoogleyEyes]

She's only six, so weight really is an issue (she's small for her age, too).

[overmydeadbody]

Well if she's only six she won't be carrying the lock around on her own, she'll have an adult with her, so really you should go for a decent kryptonite or two, and you carry the locks in a rucksack while she cycles, and you then lock it up. It's that or risk the bike being stolen.

What lock so you have for your own bike?

[GoogleyEyes]

I have a D-lock that I got years ago, no idea what type. But my bike is an elderly shopper with a baby seat on the back, so it seems an unattractive prospect for thieves.

The issue with me carrying her lock is that, if I wear a rucksack, it goes in the toddler's face as she sits in the rear seat. I have my lock attached to my bike, and use a small cross body bag when I ride, for that reason. I suppose I might need to think about panniers...

[HowGoodIsThatInAnAgressiveJers]

You can buy D locks that have a wee mount that clips to the seat tube and the D lock slots into it and lies flat behind your leg. I will see if I Can find one for you.

[HowGoodIsThatInAnAgressiveJers]

Attaches to the handlebars

[HowGoodIsThatInAnAgressiveJers]

There are a number of solutions on that page....

[GoogleyEyes]

HowGood Thanks! I do have one of those D lock mounts for my own lock already, but that page has a fixing at would attach dd1's lock to the handlebars of my bike, which would be ideal. I think that would solve it. Do you have any suggestions on specific locks?

[alardi]

If she's only 6 she's not going there on her own, the adult carries the lock for her in a pannier or backpack. So weight not so big a deal.

I find most people hang the lock on their bike handlebars when it's in the garage & put it in a bag when they go places, so don't need special fastenings.

[GoogleyEyes]

Alardi The issue is I don't have panniers and I can't use a backpack due to the toddler sitting in the rear seat on my bike, as I said above. So a second fixing would solve the particular issue that I have. Also, no garage!

[HowGoodIsThatInAnAgressiveJers]

Any reasonable mid-range D lock should be fine. I got couple for £10 each from my local community policeman - bonus.

I always lock bikes through the back wheel, trying to incorporate as much of the frame and rear mech as I can - basically you want to make sure that if anyone tries to jimmy the lock, they will damage the bike beyond use.

[alardi]

How do you carry everyone's stuff to the swimming pool, like suits-towels-soap-goggles-your money to pay-etc?

[GoogleyEyes]

alardi Can't do that sort of trip, partly because there isn't a safe enough route and partly because of the carrying stuff issue. But shorter, local trips on quiet streets to friends' houses or to activities are do-able, and we usually have to park the bikes outside.

[HowGoodIsThatInAnAgressiveJers]

We had an ace bag that hooked to the back of the baby seat that I could cram lots of gear into. I will try to remember the make. Once we got the baby out of the rear seat and into the bike trailer it was easier becuase we could stuff bags next to her. I do remember a fabulous trip where I had the littlest in the bike seat behind me, nappy bag on the back of her seat, the older (still small) in the trailer with her Scoot bungeed in beside her and a backpack picnic on me. I got a round of applause when I struggled up a hill near the park!

[alardi]

I did that, come to think of it. I tried various types of bags tied to back of the seat. Drawstring bag was fine just used an extra clip to keep it in place. Can't see why OP couldn't have a basket on the front, to.