Customer Reviews

Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet)

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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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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.

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.

excellent cable. quite thick. i use in conjunction with cable lock on my saddle and rear wheel and a ulock on frame and front wheel. works great so far--still have frame, wheels and saddle! :)

I ordered this cable in addition to the 7mm I already own. I purchased this because it was a 12mm cable opposed to the 7mm. When I received the cable it appeared that the cable was thicker, but after inspecting the cable more closely it looks like the steel is about the same size. The rubber surround on the Avenir is definitely thicker. I don't think the rubber is going to really offer any more protection than the other cable that I own. Nice cable for the price.

This cable is AWESOME> It is thick, and long which means it easily reaches around both tires. But most of all it is super soft and flexible. Making it easy to ride with wrapped around your shoulders or the handle bars with no issues. I love it.

Long and strong, its not just my nickname... cheesy I know.
I used this on a recent bike trip with friends. I was able to use with my ulock and easily lock two bikes together and anchor to various things. It is not the lightest thing to carry around in a backpack while riding, but that is what makes it so robust and able to protect my biked. A++

I use this in tandem with a NY Fogettaboutit (sp)...This is just for locking the front wheels of our bikes to the frame. As a stand-alone bike lock? Hell no.

This is a nice thick cable that I use with an OnGuard Brute STD 5001 Bike U-Lock. No point in getting a thick cable like this and whacking a padlock at the end!

There's only a couple of things you have to put up with because of the thickness:
- hard to wind up into a compact size
- weight

Those two trade offs are worth it for the extra piece of mind.

This might be the thickest most durable cable I've seen. The price is great. Just buy a decent lock to pair, not some cheesy padlock.