Thule 538 Cable Lock for Car Racks
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Average customer review:Product Description
Cable Lock
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #17893 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: Thule
- Model: 538
- Released on: 2007-08-04
- Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l,
Features
- Designed for securing all types of gear, with various configurations
- 6-foot, large-gauge braided steel cable
- Added security for bikes, or extra security for roof or rear-mount carriers
- Coil construction is great for Hitching Posts, wheels, or ski and snowboarding bindings
- Comes with a cylinder lock and 2 keys
Customer Reviews
Good quality, features could be better
This is a good quality lock as cable locks go (remember ALL cable locks are a minor deterrent). I bought it specifically to lock bikes to my Thule Hitching Post rack, and I selected the Thule so I could buy matching lock cylinders for this and my other Thule lock. However, this lock does not have a swappable cylinder, which neither Amazon nor the Thule website seem to tell you, so I'm glad I waited to buy a set. It could also be about a foot longer since it's kind of sold for use with Thule racks, and a little more length would be necessary to get it through two bike frames, all four wheels, and the loop on the Hitching Post. Still, it's worth the price if you're aware of the drawbacks.
Coiled Bicycle Lock
I purchased this lock when I purchased a Thule bicycle rack thinking that this would integrate with the rack. I was wrong. This lock is way over priced at $40 or so and a similar lock with a thicker cable for probably 1/3 of the price or less can be had from Onguard or Kryptonite.
This is a typical key cable lock that gives minimal security. I purchased it to at least lock the bikes to our rack so they could not easily be lifted, all of course when we travel with our bikes and keep them in view. This lock is not meant for security as a cable cutter will easily cut through.
Works great but wish it was longer.
This works great...but I wish it was a little longer, so you can lock the front wheel or lock multiple bikes together to the bike rack. Pretty much all the bike's front wheels come off very easily (tooless), so locking the front wheel is a must. I just use multiple locks, but it would be nice to have just one very long lock for multiple bikes on one rack.







