| There are several different types of bike locks. You | | | | your way while you are riding, and also keeps it off of |
| should find the right kind of lock for you and your bike. | | | | your handle bars. While U locks often come with |
| Different types of locks have different advantages | | | | carriers that can be attached to your bike, they do not |
| and disadvantages. However, no matter what type of | | | | necessarily work for every bike. Also, if you have |
| lock you get, it is important to get the best quality that | | | | multiple bicycles, it becomes more difficult to transport |
| you can. | | | | a U lock on the bike without the carrying attachment. |
| If you get the cheapest lock you can find, no matter | | | | This is not to say that U locks are not useful. They can |
| what type of lock you have, it will not be as secure as | | | | be easily transported in a bag. However, if you are |
| it should be. Investing in a lock is just as important as | | | | riding without any bags, they can be inconvenient. |
| investing in a bicycle. If you do not spend the money to | | | | Chain locks can be good for locking your entire bike as |
| keep your bicycle safe, you may not have a bicycle | | | | well. Provided that you have a long enough chain, your |
| for very much longer. However, this does not mean | | | | lock could reach far enough to secure both tires and |
| that you have to break the bank for a bike lock. | | | | the frame. A chain lock can also be easier to lock to |
| You can get a good lock for a reasonable price no | | | | thicker racks. |
| matter what type of lock you get. Because of this, it is | | | | It is very important, however, to get a high quality chain |
| important to get the type of lock that works best for | | | | lock. On the lower end, chain locks and cable locks are |
| both you and your bike. Find the qualities that you want | | | | some of the easiest locks to break through. However, |
| from your bike lock, and match those to the right type | | | | if you get a chain lock that is high in quality, it will be just |
| of lock. | | | | as difficult to get through as any other type of lock. |
| Chain locks can be very convenient. When you are | | | | This is why it is important to get the best possible |
| not using a chain lock, it can be locked to your frame | | | | chain lock. |
| for easy transportation. This generally keeps it out of | | | | |