Did you just ShartQ?

[Rusty_Piton]

I had one that jammed up and I could never make it work again.

[alp]

I borrowed a friends once and the combo changed on me while my bike was locked up. I think I just had to move the last number up or down one to unlock it, but it still was scary

[lawnchairdave]

After my ottolock combo went rogue, I switched protection to pure whimsy.

[earwig]

@drandalls

…Have there been any advancements in minimal security pocket-sized locks? The only time I leave my bike is getting ice and a Coke from rural country stores which often have zero traffic and big windows; but I “lock” to the propane cage or whatever just in case.I have a Hiplock and it’s fine, could be better?

I’ve got one of these in my Tarck Secret Santa future gift pile, since my wife’s bike is small enough that installing it behind the bottle cage cramped bottle access too much. Otherwise it’s pretty nice.
https://www.bikeman.com/LK0572.html

Instead, I got a slightly smaller pocketable retractable cable lock that also seems good enough for low theft risk situations. They make a few sizes like this: https://www.abus.com/usa/Products/Bicycle-locks/Special-Locks/Combiflex-2503

[Crustradamus]

Whimsy locking is the best. Yesterday I “locked” my bike at the beach with the plastic buckle on one of pockets of the bike bag attached to it.

[cousinmosquito]

@drandalls

…Have there been any advancements in minimal security pocket-sized locks? The only time I leave my bike is getting ice and a Coke from rural country stores which often have zero traffic and big windows; but I “lock” to the propane cage or whatever just in case.I have a Hiplock and it’s fine, could be better?

I have one of these. Im a fan. For short stops.

[runwhatyabrung]

@wickedwagon

Did some searching and this looks good. 22 lb limit is enough for my needs. Seems pretty well reviewed as well

This is a great rack. It was on a bike that got stolen and I miss it. Super sturdy.

[Rusty_Piton]

@alp

I borrowed a friends once and the combo changed on me while my bike was locked up. I think I just had to move the last number up or down one to unlock it, but it still was scary

One time Ash broke her U-lock key while locked up. Fortunately she was nearby my work and I was able to grab an angle grinder and ride over and cut the lock. I had to bring a looooong extension cord because the only grinder I could find was corded. I borrowed electric from a perplexed receptionist at an MMA gym.

[Eddbread]

whimsy maxxing

[wickedwagon]

Thanks. Sounds like a winner

[room203]

I strongly considered that one, because you can’t really go wrong with Soma stuff. It was between that, the Surly 24-pack, and Pelago Commuter. Ultimately went with the EdSen Coffee Rack.

I wasn’t sure if I’d be into the non-adjustableness of the stays/struts on the Soma so it was the first to be taken out of the running.

[wickedwagon]

It’s going on a soma fork. Pretty sure one of the pics has the tack mounted to my exact fork. I’ll trust the nonadjustable stays