Customer Reviews

Bell Key 'N Go Steel Cable Padlock for Bike

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This should not be considered a standalone lock for a high risk area, but it is a quick and handy way to make your bike a little less attractive to steal. The ease of use ensures that it will get used frequently, and any lock has to be better than nothing at all.

My preferred use for this lock is as a backup for a good U-lock. With both locks, the bike looks fairly unfriendly for carrying away, and it allows you to lock the front wheel without removing it, which I find quite a pain.

I had no idea what type of lock to buy for my bike. Reading a ton of Amazon.com reviews, I came to the conclusion that if anyone wants your bike that bad, they'll find a way to bust your lock. I felt a little more confident with this one because I read a lot of reviews that mentioned someone taking a hammer to the locks with a combanation and getting away with their bikes. Hopefully this one will keep my bike safe. I feel good about it. It is a heavy one though so if that is a concern you may want to look for another one. This one works for me though. I would recommend this to anyone.

It's better than nothing, but do realize that the cable can be compromised with relatively little effort (I'm told thieves simply insert two metal rods in one of those small loops and twist in opposite directions).

I should have listened to the 2007 review; I wmight have held onto my bikes a bit longer (: I used this lock/chain to tie up my bikes on a Thule rack, whilst parked in Boston. They were left unattended for less than two hours. When I returned, the cable had been cut and the bikes stolen. From the looks of the remaining cable, the thief did not have that hard a time of it.
From now on, it's U-lock + cable for me, and try not to leave it unattended at all.

I only use this lock to secure my front wheel which is a quick release wheel. I needed something light along with my U lock to secure my bike in these mean NYC streets... Anyways, its great if you're not securing your bike with this alone, i normally have 3 different locks when securing outside of my school because i leave it there all day while i'm in class. Thieves tend to be lazy, so the more you have the more unwilling they are to break through them. Unless of course you're bike is worth all that work. Wish the cable was shorter and beefed up the lock a bit but oh well. You get what you pay for.

Good lock, although the lock itself feels flimsy because of the plastic cover. The cable is a good length. I use it to secure two bikes to a bike rack and am able to go through the body and front rims of both.

I am using this lock with a U-lock and it seems to be working out as a good combo. The lock that comes with this set is quite weak, but coupled with a good U-lock the cable will help keep your tires and seat from getting stolen because it has a good length of 6 feet. I am using this product with the U-lock, Kryptonite Keeper 12 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket Bicycle U-Lock (4-Inch x 8-Inch).

Looks like a sturdy lock. I don't leave my bike outside for a long periods of time. I just wanted something to keep it secure when I do go out and have to leave it outside for a bit. This looks like a sturdy lock and seems well made and a little heavy too. I've had it for over a month now. It seems like it will last awhile. Recommended.

Does what's its suppose to and very convenient. I was able to coil this around my bike's bar while I bike and when I need to lock up it's as easy as pulling one end and looping it around the bike rack.

The lock is in a good quality one and so is the wrap around, but still seems like it could be broken if someone really tried.