Lightweight, compact Backup (2nd) Lock

[The duke]

Hi guys. I'm using a foldylocks Compact folding lock as my primary lock. It's super convenient as it folds down really small and anchors to the water bottle cage holder


It feels sturdy but doesnt weigh a ton and is flexible where I can lock it in a bunch of different situations.



I realize that this isnt the fort Knox of bicycle locks but I feel all locks are basically just deterrents and I just want to make my bike less appealing to opportunistic thieves.

With that being said, I'd like to add a 2nd layer of defense to make by $4,000 ebike look a little more menacing to steal. It would have to be something light and pocketable. I was thinking a cable lock? I know a bolt cutter can make quick work of them, but can anyone suggest the toughest one that's still very portable? Thanks!

 

[Mtl_Biker]

I feel that a cable lock (any of them) is the absolute easiest to defeat. At my local bike shop I watched them cut one off a bike in literally a couple of seconds. Such a lock wouldn't slow down a thief at all.

I wish I could remember the name of the guy... something like lock lawyer... try to do a search for him on YouTube. He's got some really interesting stuff on locks on his channel. I wouldn't use a folding lock either.

I use an ABUS chain with lock that I got a couple of years ago for my motorcycle. It's heavy, but probably the best protection I could have. I don't usually carry it along with me unless I'm planning some kind of stop. What I do use more regularly, and only if I'm pretty much in sight of the bike, is another ABUS disc brake lock with motion alarm. And the bike I have is pretty heavy... if they can't roll it away it would be difficult to carry quickly. Especially with the ABUS alarm ringing loudly.

But with my $4,000 bike, I really don't leave it unattended... much. And if I know I will need to stop at the grocery store on my way home (I commute) then I'll pack the chain in my pannier. The weight isn't even noticeable with my e-bike. I'm lucky that I can take my bike inside at my office, so no risk there. At home it's inside my garage. Rarely would it be left unattended outside.