Idaho is incredibly bike-friendly, with trails from the Panhandle to the southern border. All of these trails lead to some very custom and expensive bikes that need to be safely secured when not in use. Ottolock has released its newest addition, the Sidekick U-Lock, to its beautiful, functional array of locks.
Providing you with the same ease of use and security Ottolock has provided with their previous bike locks, the Sidekick U-Lock is a 12mm double shackle design that can fit in a larger side pocket of your favorite town town-to-trail pants.
Coming in at under two pounds, the Sidekick U-Lock is easily transported on your journey and is safe to attach to your frame as you run errands or meet up with friends because it is coated with smooth Silicone and won’t mark up your bike.
The Sidekick U-Lock is a keyed lock and it comes with THREE keys in case you lose them, forget them, or like me, hide them from yourself in the same place all that cash went that you’ll never find.
I’ve taken the lock out with me on my mountain, road and bike cruiser and without fail it has been easy to transport and use. This would be a good lock for an electric scooter outside our bikes. Due to its minimal design I would suggest the Sidekick U-Lock for kids, too. I know my kids had some trouble with combination locks when they were in grade school and the use of a key would make life much easier.
The lightweight nature of the lock would make it an easy thing to throw into your suitcase in case you were traveling somewhere where you needed to secure gear.
Overall, the Sidekick U-Lock is a solid device that will help keep your bike or scooter secure. I would recommend this lock for riders of all ages! You really can’t beat the price on it- it is ONLY $39! I don’t think you can buy a new bike tube and slime for that these days. So, secure your gear and keep adventuring!
You can purchase your own Ottolock Sidekick U-Lock in one of three colors on their website.
Safe Travels!