Master Lock Bike Locks

A bike lock is a perfect way of deterring bicycle theft and giving piece of mind that it will be safe and secure when you return. Regardless of the bike cost the true value of the possession is to the individual, as it may be the only method of transport. There are many different types of locks for bikes which makes it difficult to decide which are best, but it will also depend on what they are being attached to. Chain locks are used to loop around bikes as well as a secure object such as a bike stand and secured in place with a padlock, chains tend to be heavy in weight for ultimate security and are a popular choice of locks for motorbikes. D-locks are a solid steel shackle with a removable cross bar which loop around the bike frame to a metal railing or post. The most convenient lock for bicycles are cable locks due to coming with a locking mechanism integrated. Cable locks are easy to transport due to being light in weight and mainly used in low crime risk areas.