{"id":27784,"date":"2018-01-11T09:54:01","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T17:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=27784"},"modified":"2020-09-01T12:48:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T19:48:48","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-bike-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-bike-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock &#8211; Using Ratings to Choose a Strong, Secure Lock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post provides all the information you need to choose the best bike lock. We will show you how to use Independent Ratings to make sure you get the strongest, most secure bike lock that fits your needs. Keep your beloved bike safe from thieves!<\/p>\n<p>If you are worried about having your bike stolen, you are not alone \u2013 most bike owners worry about this. The truth is that if you are going to leave your bike on the street for an hour or more, it will be in danger of being stolen. So you need a great bike lock but \u2026 which bike lock is the best? There are so many to choose from, and they all have their own ratings system, so <strong>how can you choose the best bike lock for your specific needs?<\/strong> Well, this post has a lot of information, which we hope will help you\u00a0 to choose the best bike lock.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-bike-locks-choose-best-bike-lock\/\">5 of the Best Bike Locks, 2019 \u2013 with Security Ratings of the Strongest, Most Secure Locks<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Factors to Consider in Choosing the Best Bike Lock<\/h3>\n<p>Following are the key factors to consider when you choose your bike lock.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25584\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25584\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25584\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=750%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,221\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vw and haibike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current bike cost more money than my first car \u2026 so I put a lot of research into picking the best possible bike lock to protect it!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=750%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25584 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. My current bike cost more money than my first car \u2026 so I put a lot of research into picking the best possible bike lock to protect it! 5 of the Best Bike Locks - How to Choose the Best Bike Lock\" width=\"750\" height=\"221\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25584\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25584\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=750%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,221\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vw and haibike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current bike cost more money than my first car \u2026 so I put a lot of research into picking the best possible bike lock to protect it!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?fit=750%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25584 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?resize=750%2C221&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. My current bike cost more money than my first car \u2026 so I put a lot of research into picking the best possible bike lock to protect it! 5 of the Best Bike Locks - How to Choose the Best Bike Lock\" width=\"750\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?resize=150%2C44&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?resize=250%2C74&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/vw-and-haibike.jpg?resize=320%2C94&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My current bike cost more money than my first car \u2026 so I put a lot of research into picking the best possible bike lock to protect it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Type of Bike Lock<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25613\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CQyUDI\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25613\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,434\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"New York Lock standard lock 200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, are the best choice for bike locks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=138%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25613 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite New York Standard Lock, are the best choice for bike locks\" width=\"200\" height=\"434\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25613\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,434\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"New York Lock standard lock 200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, are the best choice for bike locks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=138%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25613 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?resize=200%2C434&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite New York Standard Lock, are the best choice for bike locks\" width=\"200\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?resize=138%2C300&amp;ssl=1 138w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?resize=69%2C150&amp;ssl=1 69w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-standard-lock-200.jpg?resize=166%2C360&amp;ssl=1 166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CQyUDI\">Kryptonite New York Standard Lock<\/a>, are the best choice for bike locks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are essentially three kinds of bike locks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U-locks<\/strong> (also called D-locks);<\/li>\n<li><strong>chains<\/strong>; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>cables<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cables<\/strong> are only useful as add-ons (e.g. to secure your saddle or front wheel); they cannot be your primary lock, as they can be cut in seconds with bolt cutters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good quality chains and U-locks<\/strong> require angle grinders to cut through. Angle grinding requires power equipment. It also takes time and produces a shower of sparks, which is going to attract attention. So basically, your choice is between a very stout chain or a U-lock. U-locks were invented by the company now called <strong>Kryptonite<\/strong> in the 1970s, and were revolutionary in that they offered the strength of chains, without as much weight. Kryptonite still dominates the field in terms of quality, strong locks, but they are a little weak in terms of their mounts. Still, if you don\u2019t mind carrying your lock in your pannier, it\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n<p>As a good U-lock is lighter than the equivalent strength of chain lock, a chain lock probably only makes sense if the chain is going to <strong>remain stationary<\/strong> somewhere, such as in the bike cage where you work, or in the parking garage of your condo. In that situation they are ideal, as they are actually more secure than U-locks (thieves cannot use a crowbar on them, and it is harder to work an angle grinder on a chain than on a U lock). But they are not great to carry around &#8230; an equivalent strength chain is probably going to be double the weight of a U-lock.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the Bike Lock\u2019s Ranking on Sold Secure?<\/h3>\n<p>Sold Secure is\u00a0a not-for-profit, independent organization based in the UK.\u00a0Bike lock manufacturers send them locks, which they\u00a0test by trying to break them with a range of tools. Based on how difficult this turns out to be, they rate the locks as <strong>Gold, Silver or Bronze<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gold rated locks offer the highest level of security.<\/li>\n<li>Silver rated locks offer a compromise between security and cost.<\/li>\n<li>Bronze rated locks offer defense against an opportunist thief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This rating is much more useful to buyers than the internal comparisons within brands, as internal comparisons do not compare the security\u00a0levels between\u00a0different brands. Also, some <strong>insurance policies<\/strong> stipulate that you must use a Sold Secure rated lock.<\/p>\n<p>If a lock has no Sold Secure rating, that means it has not been submitted to Sold Secure yet.<\/p>\n<h3>Type of Keyway on the Bike Lock<\/h3>\n<p>Some keyways are harder to pick, and of course, that is what you want. <strong>Center-placed keyholes<\/strong> are harder to pick. Combination locks are <strong>not<\/strong> recommended, as these are not as strong. Use a combination lock to lock up something no one <strong>wants<\/strong> to steal, such as your sneakers in a gym locker!<\/p>\n<h3>Number of Bolts on the Bike Lock<\/h3>\n<p>A great U-lock has <strong>two dead bolts<\/strong>, not one, making it twice as hard for a thief to deal with. This is an important aspect to bear in mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Thickness and Material of the Bike Lock<\/h3>\n<p>The best bike lock will be made of <strong>heavy-duty hardened steel<\/strong>, which is extremely difficult to cut. The best chain lock will have hardened steel links of at least 15 mm. U-locks less than 13 mm thick can be cut with medium-sized bolt cutters. U-locks between 13 and 15 mm thick will require very big bolt cutters, which most bike thieves don\u2019t have. But some do, so \u2026 we recommend <strong>only using U-locks between 16 to 18 mm thick<\/strong>. These cannot be cut with bolt cutters.<\/p>\n<h3>Should You Care About the Size of Your Bike Lock?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25609\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2miJI6G\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25609\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25609\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C331&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,331\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock 200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;One of the most popular and highly recommended bike locks is the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C331&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25609 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, are the best choice for bike locks\" width=\"200\" height=\"331\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25609\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=25609\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C331&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,331\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock 200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;One of the most popular and highly recommended bike locks is the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?fit=200%2C331&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25609 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?resize=200%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Bike Lock. U-locks (also called D-locks), such as this excellent Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, are the best choice for bike locks\" width=\"200\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?resize=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1 181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-200.jpg?resize=91%2C150&amp;ssl=1 91w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> One of the most popular and highly recommended bike locks is the Kryptonite <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2miJI6G\">New York Fahgettaboudit Mini<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most popular and highly recommended bike locks is the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2miJI6G\">Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini<\/a>. Make no mistake, it is a great bike lock. However, its smaller size makes it <strong>harder to lock your bike in various conditions<\/strong>. Bike racks are not always designed by geniuses, and can in fact be quite awkward to use. I cannot tell you how many times I have really battled to get my bike properly locked. As a result, I usually prefer a bigger lock that gives you more options to lock your bike properly.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a smaller lock is <strong>more difficult to break<\/strong>, as the leverage room is smaller. So, if you regularly lock your bike somewhere where a small lock will be big enough to get around your frame, then by all means consider the highly rated Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini. This is more likely to work if you have a slimmer bike, such as a road bike.<\/p>\n<p>Which brings me to \u2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to Lock your Bike Properly<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27789\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CQyUDI\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27789\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-bike-lock\/bike-lock-picture1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike lock picture(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;How to Choose the Best Bike Lock&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27789 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"How to choose the best bike lock. Always lock the FRAME of your bike to something solid. Locking the front wheel as well is a good bonus\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27789\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-bike-lock\/bike-lock-picture1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bike lock picture(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;How to Choose the Best Bike Lock&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27789 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to choose the best bike lock. Always lock the FRAME of your bike to something solid. Locking the front wheel as well is a good bonus\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bike-lock-picture1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Always lock the FRAME of your bike to something solid. Locking the front wheel as well is a good bonus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, never make the mistake of locking only one of your wheels! This enables thieves to release your wheel and walk away with the rest of your bike. Apart from that, these are the basic rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lock your bike to something <strong>solid<\/strong> that cannot be lifted up.<\/li>\n<li>Put the lock around part of your <strong>frame<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Preferably have a U lock and <strong>also<\/strong> one or two lighter chains or cables, to secure your wheels as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is always better to <strong>use more than one lock<\/strong>. I work on this simple rule: I know that all locks ultimately can be broken, so any bike can be stolen. Therefore, <strong>I want my bike to be less attractive to thieves than other bikes<\/strong>. I always use a U-lock plus a chain, and sometimes also a cable (for my front wheel). With this combination, I have never had a bike stolen. Touch wood.<\/p>\n<p>We have published many more useful tips on how to lock your bike safely and make sure it is not stolen. See:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related post: <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/hlMN30dFZGy\">10 Top Tips to Keep your Bike from being Stolen<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related post: <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/W3Jm30cyI2y\">How to Protect your Bike from Bike Thieves \u2013 9 Simple Steps to Ensure You Have A Ride Home<\/a><\/h4>\n<h3>Bike Lock Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid buying used bike locks online<\/strong>. You may end up with a lock that has no key!<\/li>\n<li>If your lock comes with the option to <strong>register<\/strong> it, do so. This will mean that if you lose the key, you can get a replacement.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your <strong>spare key<\/strong> in a safe, separate place at home. We have an entire key ring labeled Spare Keys. Or, keep your spouse\u2019s spare key on your key ring, and vice versa.<\/li>\n<li>If you are considering buying a bike lock that comes with a stolen bike warranty, spend some time <strong>researching the warranty<\/strong> before you buy. There are a lot of conditions that come with these warranties.<\/li>\n<li>Finally \u2026 for complete peace of mind \u2026 check out your <strong>home owner&#8217;s insurance<\/strong>, if you have any. We buy bike insurance every year for a couple of hundred dollars. This is well worth the peace of mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We trust this post will help you to pick out the best bike lock. We have written about our pick of <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-bike-locks-choose-best-bike-lock\/\">5 of the best bike locks here<\/a>. You can read that entire post, or just check out our chart below, which summarizes our top picks in bike locks.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Picks for the Top 5 Best Bike Locks &#8211; 5 of the Best Bike Locks, with Security Ratings of the Strongest, Most Secure Locks<\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-88\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-88\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Lock<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Name and Price<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Thickness and weight<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><center>Width x Height<\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><center>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2D4T9ki\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-table.jpg?resize=100%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 1: Kryptonite New York Standard Lock\" width=\"100\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-table.jpg?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/New-York-Lock-table.jpg?resize=69%2C150&amp;ssl=1 69w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>No. 1: Kryptonite New York Standard Lock<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18 mm thick; weighs 6.1 lb (2.76 kg)<br><strong>Best For: Bike Commuters who Need Excellent Security<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3.9\" x 10.3\" (10.3 cm x 26.1 cm)<br><br \/>\n<strong>Rated as Gold standard by Sold Secure.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Large enough for most situations; 1 key has a built in light; double deadbolt; center keyway with cover; comes with a Transit FlexFrame Bracket for mounting on bike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CS6OrM\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-table.jpg?resize=100%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-table.jpg?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-Fahgettaboudit-U-Lock-table.jpg?resize=90%2C150&amp;ssl=1 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>No. 2: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CS6OrM\">Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Lock<\/a><br \/>\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18 mm thick; weighs 4.55 lb (2.06 kg) <strong>Best For: Strong but Lightweight Bike Lock<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3.25\" x 6\" (8.3 cm x 15.3 cm)<br><br \/>\n<strong>Rated as Gold standard by Sold Secure.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Lighter because it is smaller; 1 key has a built in light; double deadbolt; center keyway; no mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CScUbu\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kryptonite-New-York-Legend-Chain-table.jpg?resize=100%2C128&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>No. 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c7l9lT\">Kryptonite New York <span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\">Fahgettaboudit<\/span> Chain<\/a><br \/>\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">15 mm thick chain links; 3 foot long chain weighs 10 lb (4.5 kg); 5 foot weighs 16 lb (7.3 kg)<br><strong>Best For: Bike Storage with Peace of Mind<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Choice of 3 foot long or 5 foot long; Height and width will depend how you use it<br><br \/>\n<strong>Rated as Gold standard by Sold Secure.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Will keep your bike safe but is too heavy to carry on bike \u2013 needs to be kept in one place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Fq6iCS\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/On-Guard-Brute-STD-table.jpg?resize=100%2C115&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>No. 4: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mmCPRU\">Onguard Brute STD<\/a><br \/>\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16 mm thick; weighs 4.17 lb (1.86 kg)<br><strong>Best For: Bike Commuters on a Budget<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4.53\" x 7.96\" (11.5 cm x 20.2 cm)<br><br \/>\n<strong>Rated as Gold standard by Sold Secure.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Comes with mount; great security on a budget; after-sales not as good as Kryptonite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CUpHdO\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Abus-Bordo-Granit-X-Plus-6500-table.jpg?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>No. 5: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2CUpHdO\">Abus Bordo Granit X Plus Foldable<\/a><br \/>\nBest Price on Amazon right now: <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.5 mm thick; weighs 3.48 lb (1.58 kg)<br><strong>Best For: Ultra Portability &amp; Packability, &amp; Locking Your Bike to Odd Places<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4.72 x 2.36 x 11.02 inches when unfolded (12 cm x 6 cm x 28 cm); folds up much smaller<br><br \/>\n<strong>Rated as Gold standard by Sold Secure.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Folding lock; relatively light; flexible, so it can be tied to a variety of objects; 2 keys, 1 with LED light; very secure but not quite as secure as other 4 locks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-88 from cache -->\n<p>Good luck with finding the best bike lock and keeping your bike safe! 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-09 17:46:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-bike-basket-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best dog bike baskets\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37535 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dog bike basket header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog on Bike Rides<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-34577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-07-27 15:05:43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus-header-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"This graphic shows you the relative sizes of the 530 (left), 1030 Plus (center), and 830 (right)\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-34577 msDefaultImage\" title=\"530 vs 830 vs 1030 plus header-min\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040 Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison with Reviews and Videos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32445 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-03-09 12:27:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women. 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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