Video: First look at the 100dB alarmed Abus 8008 disc lock

Keeping your bike safe from thieves is relatively easy at home if you have a garage, chain and lock, and a ground anchor, but when you’re out and about on the bike, you don’t want to carry heavy equipment with you. Disc locks, on the other hand, are small enough to slip in your pocket while you’re on the bike. They don’t offer the same level of protection as heavier equipment, but they are easy to carry around and might just be enough to put an opportunistic thief off.

We took a quick look at the features of the impressive Abus 8008 disc lock:

Check out the full range of bike locks on the Abus website.