City bicycle riding tends to include a lot of solo rides, with one of the greatest joys of the experience being the punctuation from a mid-ride stop off into a cafe or shop for a personal refuel. While its a necessary and welcome activity, the thought of leaving your bike for a short time vulnerable to theft isn’t. That’s where the Knog Milkman Bicycle Cable Lock fits in.

The Milkman lock fits conveniently into a hoodie pocket or bag compartment to easily be pulled out for an impromptu lock-up. Its polycarbonate housing conceals a three-foot long retractable, braided steel cable that works to secure your precious gear. Its blade style lock barrel can accommodate 1000 unique combinations to keep your bike secure. In doing so it functions well as a deterrent lock.

Weighing in at just 110 grams it’s easy enough to just slip in a pocket or carry around in a bag at all times. It’s short, slimline slightly curved design is unobtrusive enough to go anywhere while fitting snugly against your body for the ride. If you’re just popping in somewhere to answer the call of nature, or to grab a refreshment or pick up a parcel, the lock does the trick to put would-be thieves off an opportunistic crime without the need for a hefty and more substantial lock.