Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet)

by Avenir

Product Features

• Covered, flexible straight cables ideal to secure both wheels and frame with any style padlock (padlock not included).

Product Description

Avenir tightrope cables covered, flexible straight cables ideal to secure both wheels and frame with any style padlock. Diameter 12-Millimeter, length 7-Feet. Padlock not included.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00165Q9C6
• Item model number: 80-27-122
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,262 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #18 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Bike Locks > Cable Locks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly short dimensions but still thick cable, looks super stong, and should deter thieves, September 3, 2010

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This review is from: Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet) (Sports)

I just received this cable and am going to use it to lock my bikes in my pick up truck rack. The one i received looks different from the pictures as the loops are not as big but still enough to make a noose and pass one loop through the other. The one pictured here is definitely a thinner cable, the one i received looks much thicker. I was debating between a 7ft and 15ft to lock my stuff on the truck but this one seemed long enough to go through my two bikes and some wheels.

One disappointment is the specs on this. Measuring the diameter of the cable WITH the insulation comes to about 11.1mm; not sure how other companies measure but i would have thought 12mm cable and then insulation on top of that. The effective length is also short 6'8". i suppose cable does have 7 feet total cable length if you include the return sides of each loop. In other words if you broke the loop clamps you would get 7 feet of straight cable. Not really going to make much difference but if it says 7ft x 12mm on the packaging and site, i'd sure like to expect it is.

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, 1/2" diameter cable, May 11, 2010

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Mark in Tempe (Tempe, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet) (Sports)

At 1/2" diameter, this cable is thicker than Kryptonite's 3/8 (10mm) x 7' cable. And, less expensive. Obviously, a little heavier to carry. But, perhaps a bit more of a deterrent.

I see people rate cables low because their bike was stolen. Everyone needs to realize that a cable is not adequate security except in low-theft areas. And even then: only for a quick trip inside a convenience store (to prevent the bike from being picked up and carried away). For everything else, you should use a U-lock. (Use that to lock the rear wheel through the chainstay/seatstay tubes to a bike rack). The cable is handy to loop through the front wheel, seat and rear rack. Most thieves won't go to the trouble of cutting a cable just for a seat or front wheel. (For more expensive front wheels, they probably have quick release axles and you're better off putting the front tire next to the rear tire and through the U Lock.).

Riding around, I'm amazed at how many bikes I see that are secured incorrectly. Bikes left at bus stops, locked with a cable. Or, U Locks through a front wheel. Those people increase my security because thieves will target those bikes because mine would be too much more difficult.

When you use the right tool for the right job, and use the tool correctly, it can be effective. The Avenir cable is very effective when used appropriately.

BTW: The only negative of this cable is that it doesn't come with a velcro strap to keep the cable wound up.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SUPPLEMENTAL CABLE, February 19, 2009

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A. CARLOS (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet) (Sports)

This is the thickest security cable you can buy, but PLEASE use in conjunction with a U-Lock. I only bought it so I can also secure the wife's bike. AGAIN, don't use just by itself unless you want to buy a new bike to replace your stolen one.