Trelock KS 695 cable lock

[Jeanette Morgan]

Can anyone tell me if this lock, which I believe has been superseded in number, purchased around 2006, is a high security lock?

It certainly is very solid and thick, it was just that I was looking on the cycle insurance site and they mention locks for bikes over £1500 must have a Gold secure lock. Not that I insure thro' a special cycle company, my bike is, and the new one will be, listed on my all risks home insurance to it's value + accessories, with the usual proviso of locking it up to immovable object wherever it is left standing, and if in a car, that the car is locked! It does not stipulate a lock, just securely locked. I've forgotten how I decided on this lock but I'm sure there's someone on this forum who will know the answer. I like this lock because it has good reach around poles/objects and thro the wheel/frame.

Thanks again, Jeanette

 

[eddieo]

New expensive bike, new expensive lock...Then use both

 

[flecc]

It certainly looks very strong Jeanette, and I've found no security criticism of it online, so it's probably just as good as any other heavy duty cable lock. Some like to use a D lock as well for extra security, but they are not much use if there's no cycle stand or similar to lock to. Personally I've always used a cable or chain lock.

 

[Cakey]

The ks695 is not gold secure only the 610 and 650 made by trelock are sold secure gold rated . Not sure if any cable meet gold . The abus Steeloflex but it's a brute.
The ks 695 was picked in less than 20 secs.

 

[flecc]

Thanks for the update Cakey. As you say, I doubt any cable meets gold standard, but for locking to lamp posts and the like it has to be a cable or long heavy duty chain.

 

[banbury frank]

Hi These are the locks we supply FREE with our bikes They weigh 2 kilos


Raleigh - Force 100 chain & padlock 100cmx9.5mm

Frank