Young biker, if I may ask, why do you put your lock in your belt and why are your keys dangling off your backpack?

Is there no where else to stow your lock? Is in your back pocket or pinched in your belt really the only place it can be?

Any whats with your whole set of keys out in the open dangling off your pack? Could it not get caught on anything? What if you lose them? You remind me of the kids in HS who just HAD to let you know they had a car by always flipping their keys around.

Yes please do ride but with your no break fixies, the lock, the keys and the beard your making me feel old and I'm really not all that old.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on May 20, 2015 at 9:45am

I love strapping my lock to the front rack. Two small bungees hold the lock down tightly so it does not vibrate. I can grab it quickly while leaving the bungees in place.

Permalink Reply by Jared on May 20, 2015 at 11:42am

I carry mine in my milk crate.  The holder it came with broke years ago.  I can't imagine carrying a lock on ones belt can be very comfortable.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on May 20, 2015 at 1:14pm

Why does it matter where other people keep their lock and keys?

I carry a small u-lock in my pocket or belt when I am running errands because it is easy to get to.  Same reason I keep my keys on  clip on my belt, easy to get to.

I've never lost either.

Permalink Reply by Tandemonium on May 20, 2015 at 1:39pm

Love a good thread like this, getting everyone all riled up...

For me:

Half-bike: U-lock & cable in the chrome bag. Takes 0.2seconds to pull it out and doesn't jump around when just the locks in the bag. Not sure why they would move around if the bag fits you.

Whole-bike (tandem): U-lock & cable in the kitty litter pail panier. Need to secure U-lock with the cable to the rack if nothing else in the pail, otherwise launch it over a speed bump. Generally not in a hurry riding the tandem and so quick lock access is not a priority.

Per the OP, the issue is the perceived "look at me" motivation of this certain type of rider. These riders seem to be sacrificing functionality for the sake of showing the world they ride a bike.... while actually riding a bike. If true, that behavior deserves a bit a criticism.

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Permalink Reply by Haddon on May 20, 2015 at 2:23pm
Permalink Reply by Eli on May 20, 2015 at 4:07pm

These riders seem to be sacrificing functionality for the sake of showing the world they ride a bike.... while actually riding a bike. If true, that behavior deserves a bit a criticism.

That's ... quite the interpretation.

Permalink Reply by Haddon on May 20, 2015 at 2:21pm

Did not mean to hit nerves, apologies. 

Yesterday I saw a guy tucking his lock between his pants and underwear, I have seen locks in back pockets, tucked into belts and attached with the snaps to the messenger bag and once locked to the belt.  I either throw them (I have 2) over my handle bars or in a front basket.  Either place and you don't have to worry about them.  For the keys have seen them hanging off of bags or handle bars.  I toss them in my bag never had a problem.

Keep riding and have your locks and keys how ever works for you.

Permalink Reply by Waymond Smith on May 20, 2015 at 4:20pm

I ride this way because I'm COOL!

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on May 20, 2015 at 11:58pm

I don't want anyone to break anything either...

Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on May 21, 2015 at 1:37am
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on May 21, 2015 at 12:01am

Putting your lock on your handle bars, if you have any brakes or shifters on it, is a terrible idea and not exactly great for your bike.  It also leaves you lock somewhere it can shift around and get wedged somewhere or effect the functionality of your brake/shift cables.

The amount of damage I have seen to cable housing and brake levers and shifters from locks is pretty significant.

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