4' Master Lock Combination Bike Cable Lock EXPIRED

Buyer beware of reviews

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Ty, cancelled the order after I saw your comments..

Cannot believe this item can get 4.5 star from 14k+ reviews

You'd be better off asking a stranger to keep an eye on your bike than trusting it to this "lock".

Bought this last time on Amazon for same price.

Returned it immediately. I wouldn't trust this thing even for 5 minute errand into a store.

Your bike deserves better.

read teh comments. though maybe good for locking kid's bicycle when going to a park.

The good?
It is $3.20.
It is 8mm thick cable which means it is lighter and more flexible to move into your bike accessories.

The bad?
Only 6 digits rollers.
It is 8mm thick cable which means it is easier to cut than the competitors that are probably around the 10-12mm cables. Not every thief uses bolt cutters. Lot of them use simple small wire cutters. The thicker cables will definitely take longer to cut.
Can't reset the combination. It is fixed. <--- This is a bad negative for me.
No bike mount.

*** I stated cable for your "bike accessories" like helmet, empty crate/carrier bag or your seat. Maybe an emergency parking job where you can't find a pole for your u-lock but your bike can be locked to a larger object and will be in your field of sight for a very short period of time while you quickly go into a convenience store.

Too many people blame the lock for being cut but all cables can be cut with pretty simple tools. Cables stop the grab and go thief with no tools. Keeps the honest man honest. It won't stop a thief with tools..... Pay more for a quality u-lock and use a loop cable for your wheel/wheels and helmet. No need for combination cable.... If someone steals my front wheel or my helmet by cutting the cable, it isn't the fault of the cable. The risk I am willing to take with a pretty safe suburb. I am just not using 2 heavy duty locks so I can really lock up my front wheel. Too heavy.

If the LockPickingLawyer has taught me anything it is to avoid MasterLock at all cost.

-MJ

You're better off using a shoe lace.

Quote from AquaFlag494 : You're better off using a shoe lace.

A shoelace probably costs more. But you might be correct.

Buy this lock if you want a thief to spend an extra 20 seconds stealing whatever this is locked to.

Thieves in my area will cut though the new york kyrptonite locks in less than a minute because they carry portable angle grinders.

My best recommendation these days is to simply never lock up a bike outside unless you don't care if it gets stolen.

I have one of these, they are handy to have around for other uses, probably wouldn't use it on a bike, but for something that could be stolen but most likely wouldn't this is a quick and easy deterrent.

Quote from Steelgaze : Thieves in my area will cut though the new york kyrptonite locks in less than a minute because they carry portable angle grinders. My best recommendation these days is to simply never lock up a bike outside unless you don't care if it gets stolen.

I'm looking for deals on portable angle grinders