Black Friday chains: alarm discounts, anchors

The Black Friday bike locks at Vélo-Store bring together what complements a main lock: key locks, combination locks, or fingerprint locks, anchoring points for the garage, alarms and trackers, retractable cables for a helmet or bag. Discounts apply to a good portion of these additional security measures during the event; each can be compared based on a specific criterion, outlined below.

What this page brings together during the operation

None of these locks serve as a primary theft deterrent: they complement its use. A padlock secures a chain sold separately or a bike storage area, an anchor provides a secure attachment point in a garage, an alarm draws attention, and a combination cable holds your belongings during a break. The operation of each category is explained on the bike theft alarm page, open all year round.

The criterion that makes two discounts comparable

A promotion on a padlock or alarm can only be judged between two identical references: check the specifics of each category before looking at the crossed-out price.

Padlock: diameter and material of the shackle, to be compared with the links of the chain it will close, and the method of opening.
Anchor: type of support, concrete slab or brick wall, and sufficient space for the shackle of your U lock or chain.
Alarm or tracker: compatibility with your phone and installation location on the bike or luggage.
Combination cable: length, to be chosen according to what you are securing, either just a helmet or a helmet and a bag.

Brands of auxiliary locks

Kryptonite offers two ground anchors, including one from the Evolution series, to be screwed into a slab to receive a U lock or chain in a garage or courtyard.

Abus names its padlocks by series and size, like the Granit 37/55 or the Diskus 24/70 with a stainless steel shackle. Its Touch 57 opens by fingerprint and stores up to twenty fingers, kept when changing its CR2 battery. The Combiflex cables, retractable and with code, come in 45, 65, and 85 cm.

Auvray provides two fixed anchor points, the Twib, at 14 mm, and a second model referenced 65 x 42 Ø 14, as well as the K-Block padlock designed to secure its chains.

Knog differentiates two uses: the Scout attaches to the bike and relies on the Localiser network from Apple, while the Scout Travel is a luggage tag with an 85 dB alarm, compatible only with iOS.

With which main lock?

For a padlock, plan for a chain from the operation of comparable thickness. An anchor willingly receives a U lock from the Black Friday. All formats can be found on the bike lock Black Friday page. Once the promotion is over, clearance items join the clearance section and newer models the new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

How to compare two padlocks on promotion?

Align the series and size, the diameter of the shackle, its material, and the method of opening, whether key, code, or fingerprint. Two sizes of the same series do not offer the same shackle or the same clearance.

Should an outdoor padlock have a stainless steel shackle?

It’s a good choice for a gate or a shelter exposed to rain, as stainless steel resists corrosion. For a locked area, a hardened steel shackle is suitable.

Do discounts on padlocks and alarms last the whole month of November?

At Vélo-Store, yes. The Friday after Thanksgiving remains the date of Black Friday; the Black Friday discounts on auxiliary locks cover the entire period. A padlock should however be chosen based on the chain it will secure, not its crossed-out price.