Once you have bought a bike, it is necessary to do some extra shopping for a more comfortable and safer use. To start, you will need lighting, mandatory night and day when visibility is limited, an audible horn, a good braking system, or a helmet, not mandatory after 12 years, but highly recommended. In addition to your safety when you ride, you have to think about when you park your two-wheeler. To protect yourself against theft, invest in an anti-theft device. Several models and formats are commercially available so that you can easily find the one that best suits your needs. Above all, make sure that it is solid and that its size is sufficient. An anti-theft device with hook support will be particularly practical so as not to clutter you when you ride.
Our selection:
U-shaped anti-theft
Rakuten
€17.62
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Amazon
€24.99
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ManoMano
€58.38
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Cdiscount
€100.00
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Don't worry about having your bike stolen with this lock. It consists of 2 elements, a rigid U-frame and a flexible 1.2 meter cable. Two keys are provided for opening and closing. This lock is waterproof and very solid for a good life. A quality model, but at a high price.
- Hook bracket
- 2 keys
- U and cable
- Waterproof
- Solidity
- Price
Horse Shoe Bike Anti-Theft, Mega Lock Auvray
Alltricks
€19.13
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eBay
€21.90
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Amazon
€22.61
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€24.70
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This Mega Lock horseshoe-shaped bicycle lock from Auvray is made of hardened steel, a very strong material. It comes with two keys, which comes in handy if you lose one on a ride. If it is space-saving, the grip can be a little difficult at first because of the shape of the lock.
- Hardened steel
- 2 keys
- Solidity
- Space-saving
- Getting started with first uses
Anti-theft U New York Lock M18-WL, Kryptonite
Alltricks
€119.99
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Amazon
€134.99
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Fnac
€134.99
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Darty
€134.99
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Made of hardened steel, this Kryptonite New York Lock M18-WL U-lock is resistant to cutting pliers and leverage. It is equipped with a protective vinyl layer as well as a dust protection cover to increase its lifespan. Of the three keys provided, one has an LED. This anti-theft device is however heavy.
- Hardened steel
- Resistance
- Protective vinyl layer
- Dust cover
- 3 stainless steel keys
- 1 key with LED bulb
- Price
- Weight
Anti-theft chain Legend New York 1515, Kryptonite
Alltricks
€219.99
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Cdiscount
€237.87
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Amazon
€246.99
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Be serene when you park your bike using this chain lock Legend New York 1515 brand Kryptonite. It consists of a chain whose links are made of hardened steel surrounded by a scratch-resistant nylon handle. This model is flexible to adapt to a maximum of bike. It works with keys and three are provided. They are made of stainless steel.
- Resistance
- Nylon handle
- Flexibility
- Hardened steel links
- 3 stainless steel keys
- Price
Folding bike lock, Igooics
Amazon
32,99 €
VOIR
Cdiscount
78,85 €
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Composé de 8 articulations, cet antivol de vélo signé Igooics est pliant ce qui lui permet de prendre très peu de place quand il n’est pas utilisé. Il vient avec un support de montage pour l’accrocher au vélo. Cet antivol est en acier, il est donc très solide face aux tentatives d’effraction. Il est également léger et donc facile à transporter.
- Acier
- Pliant
- Support de montage
- Peu encombrant
- Solidité
- Légèreté
Bicycle anti-theft chain, Diyife
Amazon
€11.99
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ManoMano
€14.15
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Cdiscount
€14.99
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This bicycle lock chain of the brand Diyife is made of very strong high hardness steel. The links are wrapped in a protective fabric cover that is wear-resistant, waterproof, dustproof and friction-resistant. The padlock is made of stainless steel. It opens and closes via keys, and with this model, you'll have three.
- 3 keys
- High hardness steel
- Waterproof
- Flexibility
- Protective fabric cover
Bicycle lock, West Biking
AliExpress
€46.80
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Do not bother with a big bike lock by choosing this model of the West Biking brand. It is folding and lightweight. This lock can perform 360° rotations at its joints for good flexibility. A mounting bracket is included so you can hang on the bike while you ride. However, it could become more robust.
- Folding
- 2 keys
- Mounting bracket
- Compact
- Light
- 360° rotation
- Solidity
Bicycle lock
Amazon
€11.00
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ManoMano
€24.27
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€30.56
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Being able to close without using one of the two keys, this bike lock is very practical. It is in a compact sheath to be space-saving. You can easily hang it on the saddle of your two-wheeler. This lock is made of a very strong zinc alloy. It is anti-rust and anti-corrosion for an optimal service life.
- Anti rust
- Corrosion
- 2 keys
- Compact
- Zinc alloy
- Light
What type of bike lock is the most effective?
On the market, there are various formats of bicycle locks:
- The U: it is the one with the best reputation and is the most prized in terms of solidity. This type of lock is made of metal, usually hardened steel. A double lock is often present to avoid break-ins as much as possible. If it is very resistant, the U lock can lack malleability and be a little complicated to install on a bike;
- The chain: here, you enjoy more flexibility since this lock is designed of links entangled with each other. The latter are wrapped in a fabric sheath to increase their resistance. This also facilitates their handling and use;
- Folding locks: If you like compact accessories, you'll love folding locks. They consist of a greater or lesser number of joints to position depending on where you hang them. A stand is usually provided to hang it on your frame when you ride;
- The cable: the latter will most of the time be protected by a plastic sheath so that you do not hurt yourself on the metal. A cable lock is flexible and takes up little space when you hang it on your bike since you can wind it several times on itself. It is also lightweight.
But also different locking systems:
- With key: this is what we find most often. Several keys, between 2 or 3, are included in case of loss, but be careful not to misplace the entire set of keys, which would make the lock useless;
- With code: here, no risk of forgetting or losing the key, but you can forget the combination and find yourself very annoyed. So remember to write it down somewhere so you can find it easily.
Before making your choice, think carefully to select the solution that will suit you best. Do not hesitate to measure the spaces between the frame and the wheels of your bike so as not to have unpleasant surprises by buying a lock too fair.