Best Safety Locks for your Bicycle - Lumintrail
Over 1.5 million bikes are stolen in the US every year—totaling about $350 million in losses. While we have talked about “5 Tips on How to Protect Your Bike from Bike Thieves” in our blog, there are many different types of bicycle locks available to protect your property from those with sticky fingers.
Standard Bike Locks
Chain bike locks are a common option for locking up your bicycle. However, they are not as popular today since these locks can be cut by thieves a little easier then u-locks. However, they are a cheaper option and are good for short-term stops.
Here are some options you can purchase to lock up your bike:
LUMINTRAIL Bike Lock With Steel Chain
List price: $15.99
The Lumintrail Steel Coil Combination Chain bike lock is heavy-duty yet lightweight and easy-to-handle. The convenient 5 digit combination means not having to worry about carrying a key. The chain is made of solid steel to prevent theft and comes with a flexible nylon cover to prevent scratching. With a length of 36 inches, it is compact enough to carry in a bicycle tote bag or it can be wrapped around the seat post or handlebars.
Pros:
- Very Affordable. This lock is listed for around $16.
- Top reviews
- Keyless Security. LUMINTRAIL comes with a combination lock, so you don’t need to carry a key.
LUMINTRAIL Cable Bike Lock Combination with LED Illumination
List price: $16.99
No worrying about keys. The Lumintrail combination cable lock with LED uses an illuminated four digit re-settable combination to keep your bike safe and secure. The water resistant lock housing offers pick and drill resistant security, With the built in LED light, the combination digits illuminate to ensure you can see and set the combination in low light levels.
Pros
- Inexpensive. This is only about $17 on Amazon & LuminTrail.com.
- LED Light. If it’s dark, you can unlock this bike lock easily with the built-in LED light.
- Keyless Security. The combination lock eliminates the need to carry a key.
- Thick, tough, and flexible 12mm military grade Braided steel cable is difficult to cut and easy to loop through your front wheel and frame
- Self-coiling cable is light, compact and easy to store
- Includes frame mounted lock carrier for easy transportation of lock
LUMINTRAIL Bike Lock with 12mm Self Coiling Steel Cable
List price: $15.99
The Lumintrail combination long cable bike lock comes with a 5 digit combination locking mechanism. This gives you convenient key-less use, is easy to use and re-settable. The flexible steel cable provides strong cut resistance and its protective coating prevents scratching.
Pros:
- Color Variety. If you want to make a statement, you can choose different colors to suit your taste.
- Lock down deadbolt, pick/ pry resistant
- Thick, tough, and flexible 12mm military grade Braided steel cable is difficult to cut and easy to loop through your front wheel and frame
- Self-coiling cable is light, compact and easy to store
- 5 digit custom combination for added security
- Bike Frame Mount Bracket included
U-Locks
U-Locks have become the new standard in bike safety. Their shape thwarts leverage attacks and makes it nearly impossible to pry open. Unless a bike thief comes prepared with the “jaws of life,” these locks will keep your bike frame safe from theft.
LUMINTRAIL Combination U-Lock (Good Security) - LK20708
List price: $24.99
The Lumintrail 14mm good security combination bicycle u-lock offers both a user-settable combination lock with the added strength and dependability of a u-lock to ensure the highest standard of protection for your bike. Includes a frame mounted carry bracket to ensure your lock conveniently travels with you at all times. The lock can come with an optional 4’ (2.5’ usable) looped Kevlar braided steel cable which can loop through tires, frame and helmets for added security.
Pros:
- Hefty 14mm shackle resists cutting, prying, or jacking
- 4 number resettable combination lock so you don't have to worry about bringing your keys
- (Optional) double looped 4ft resistant steel cable for securing front wheel or accessories,
- Compact & light weight, easy to carry
- Good Reviews. Amazon buyers gave this 5 out of 5 stars.
LUMINTRAIL Combination U-Lock (Medium Security) - LK21055
List price: $26.99
The Lumintrail 16mm medium security combination bicycle u-lock provides the highest standard of protection for your bike. Durable steel shackle resists cutting, prying, or jacking. Dust cover design provide extended product life. Easy to use 4-digit resettable lock* gives you convenient key-less access while allowing for thousands of combinations.
Pros:
- Dust cover protects cylinder for extended product life
- Rubber-coated crossbar cover protects bike paint/finish
- Easy One-Button Release
- Can be purchased with a 4ft cable or a 7ft cable
- Amazon Reviews of 5 out of 5 stars.
LUMINTRAIL Combination U-Lock (Maximum Security)
List price: $29.99
The Lumintrail 18 mm maximum security combination bicycle u-lock provides the highest standard of protection for your bike. Durable steel shackle resists cutting, prying, or jacking. Dust cover design provide extended product life. Easy to use 5-digit re-settable bike lock gives you convenient key-less access while allowing for thousands of combinations.
Pros:
- Affordable. This is middle-of-the-road in price for a secure style of lock.
- Wide Shackle.The wider design” makes it easier for you to lock your bike’s frame.
- Tough. Steel reinforces this lock and helps protect bikes better.
- Can be purchased with a 4ft cable or a 7ft cable
Not sure which of these locks is quite right for you. With so many bike lock options out on the market, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right lock for your needs. Check out our simple infographic to help you find the right lock for your lifestyle.
