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Any DIY U-lock mount ideas? (hexbear.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by doublepepperoni@hexbear.net to c/diy@hexbear.net

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A while back, my u-lock's plastic mount broke while I was riding my bike, sending the lock straight into the pavement. The impact broke off the hard plastic/rubber bit on the lock itself that slots into the mount so I can't even get a cheap replacement mount from China.

For over a year I've hooked the lock onto one of the shoulder straps on my backpack but I noticed the added weight and stress of a heavy piece of metal dangling off the strap has caused the stitching to start to rip.

I'm getting tired of lugging this thing around. Doea anyone have any ideas for mounting it back on the frame?

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[–] nettle@mander.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I dont know the shape of your bike frame but im guesing its triangle like. Here's my most simple idea: Tie two rope hoops on to the top bar of the triangle. To attach the u-lock:

Unlock the u-lock and thread it's bar through the two top loops so the lock is suspended from them. then lock it.
Using a short elastic cord with an easy secure mechanism. secure base of the u-lock to the bottom bar of the bike triangle, thus will stop it dangling

Ideally the elastic cord can remain attached to the bike when the lock is not attached

[–] doublepepperoni@hexbear.net 4 points 3 weeks ago

I wonder if cheap velcro straps like this could work? You can get a bunch of them for almost nothing but I'm not sure how tight you can pull them or how much weight they'll hold