I do not have a better place to put this but want some feedback. I have a bike I ride in the Miami area and want a reasonably easy to carry lock for stopping for coffee, or a quick errand. The bike is a Salsa Vaya ('18). I am leaning towards the TiGr lock for based upon my planned use but am open to anything. I've seen the reviews of it and videos of the new version being cut.
Thanks Volsung! Do you have a preferred Kryptonite u-lock. I’ve looked at the Evolution Mini-7 as the one I’m leaning towards. I considered an Ottolock as well just as a secondary/back-up. I’m not riding with a framebag yet but have an extra Tanglebag at home I may throw on this bike.
I feel good about the Otto for short stops like coffee and errands on a daily basis. I even use it to keep my bike locked up at work (13-14hr shifts), but I’m able to check on the bike rack regularly.
I use a mini kryptonite "lite" one. It's not as secure as a NY one but it weighs half as much. It fits in a tanglebag perfectly if you dont have the pieces locked together.
I'd stay away from Otto locks, but really you just need to secure your bike more than the bike next to it to deter opportunistic thieves. A professional thief will get your bike regardless of lock.
