With spring already upon us and summer just around the corner, people are getting outdoors more often – and rightfully so. Did you know that bicycle riding, behind running, is the second most popular outdoor activity in America? Our town is ideal for biking and I love being able to take advantage of the nice weather. We love taking our bikes just about everywhere, from the beach and restaurants to the supermarket and our local ice cream shop. However, now that the summer tourists are flocking in, keeping our property safe is a bit of a concern. That’s where these guys come in…
I was recently given the chance to try out a snazzy little Master Lock bike lock. Being an already well-established company with a slew of products under their belt, I was familiar with the brand. My lock, on the other hand, was certainly new to me. I am used to your standard key and/or short, numbered combination locks but the Master Lock 8220D Cable Lock turns the tables on the classic, old school products. It has words!
This customizable lock allows you to set your own password (yes, word!) for easy-to-remember use. Changing it is a breeze, too. Once set to the original, manufactured keyword “RIDER” you can then set your own 5-letter password with a simple turning action.
- Set-your-own password combination cable
- Use letters to create a memorable word combination
- Easy to set and reset
- 6’ long by 3/8” diameter braided steel cable
- Protective vinyl coating helps prevent scratching
- Mounting bracket included for easy transportation
The lengthy cable allows you to lock more than just bicycles. Upon receiving it, our first use was actually for our fence. With plenty of children at a birthday party, we decided that it’d be a good idea to lock one of our gates for the afternoon. We changed the password to “PARTY,” informed the adults of this, and kept the little ones safely in the backyard. It was such a simple solution, yet did its job effortlessly. Whether it’s lawnmowers and grills, tools and ladders, gates and fences, or your bicycles, Master Lock will surely keep it secured.
Since getting our Master Lock bike lock, we have been able to ride to many more places for longer periods of time and do so completely worry free. The braided steel cable gives me comfort in knowing that our property is safe no matter where we leave it. The simplicity of the new password feature makes it near impossible to ever forget your combination. I am thankful that, with Master Lock, we are no longer part of the statistics…
“More than one-third of riders don’t lock up their bikes, and more than half of Americans have had their bike stolen, or know someone who has.”
–Master Lock
I look forward to being able to more thoroughly enjoy our outdoor escapades knowing that our bikes (and everything else for that matter) are safe with the use of our Master Lock cable lock. I will definitely be keeping up with them on Facebook and Twitter for tips, tricks, new products, sales, and giveaways – you should, too! More importantly, I also look forward to being able to brighten the day of one very lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader! The folks over at Master Lock are giving you the chance to win an 8220D Cable Lock of your very own!
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive a Master Lock 8220D Cable Lock.
Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 6/22/13. ARV of $17.
*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of reviewer only.
63 Responses
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I like the Wave Lever
Combination Padlocks
1530DPNK
I really need one of these for my front gate – Covered Laminated Padlocks
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I’m also interested in the Luggage Locks – No. 4684T.
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I like the little portable personal safes for phones, mp3 players, cash, credit cards, keys, etc.
I like the key pad dead bolt lock for the garage door.
I like the No. 8195 Force Series U-Lock
I love the [LOVE LOCKS] <3
The Covered Laminated Padlocks look quite sturdy
I like the SHROUDED PADLOCKS – NO. M40XDWD
I like the
Combination Padlocks
1174D
I’d also like to try the Cable Locks – No. 4605D
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A Love Lock
like the luggage locks
the dial speed electronic combo lock looks great…
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ProSeries® resettable combination locks No. 1174
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A must have product for anything you leave outside nowadays!
I would love the Vehicle Security 263DAT Lock
I like the pink pepper spray.
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I’m interested in getting a bike lock, and the No. 8195 Force Series U-Lock looks like it would do the job nicely.
I would like the CABLE LOCKOUT for my fence on my property.
I really like the love locks. I had one in the past. They work well.
key pad dead bolt lock for the garage door
I like their Luggage Locks
I like the Bike Locks – No. 8195DLW
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Combination Padlocks
1174D
I’d like to try this 8220D Cable Lock for my bike
I would like to try their awesome door locks.
I would love to have the Tough Cuffs Bike locks.
I like the laminated locks for myself
I like the luggage locks and a few others.. it would come in handy for our next vacation!
the Luggage Locks – No. 4684T
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I’d like to try the pink combination padlocks (No. 1590DPNK)!
Like the personal safety pepper spray
I really like their love locks, and thought it was neat that you can find them all over the world too!
I like the Black Dial Combination Lock
I would like to try the Love Locks. 🙂 Thank you.
Dial speed lock.
I live their shrouded padlocks
the Covered Laminated Padlocks 6127KALJ
would like Wordlock PL-004-BK 5-Dial Combination Padlock, Black
I also like the Bike Lock 8195DLW.
I like the bike lock that looks like handcuffs!
I like the dialSpeed combination lock.
I could also use a storage security box to use at the house.
I like the Storage Security 5900DPNK .
BumpStop® I would like to have an unpickable lock.
I like the Word Combination Padlock 1534DPNK.
I like the portable key safe.
I would LOVE the key pad dead bolt !!!
Luggage Locks
4689Q
I would get the STORAGE SECURITY – its a lockbox basically for my important documents and valueables.
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I like the 1500eDBX dialSpeed combo. lock.
I’d like to also try the Grade 2 NightWatch