Abus Combiflex Rest 105

The ABUS Combiflex Rest 105 is a small retractable cable lock for keeping loose gear where you left it. It is not a main bike lock. It is for helmets, luggage, scooters, prams, bikepacking bags, café stops and travel gear where you want to stop someone casually walking off with your stuff.

The 105 cm retractable cable gives useful reach, while the 4-digit resettable combination means there is no key to carry. It is light enough to keep in a pocket, bar bag, pannier or backpack so it is there when you need it.

Why we like it

The Combiflex Rest 105 is useful because it is so easy to bring with you. It is small enough to live in a bag or jacket pocket, and the cable retracts back into the body when you are done.

It is a good lock for the things that are annoying to carry but easy for someone else to pick up. Helmets, bags, child scooters, bikepacking gear and luggage are all good examples. Wrap the cable through the item, loop it around something fixed, set the code and move on.

Best for

• Securing a helmet to your bike during a quick stop
• Keeping luggage or travel gear together
• Locking kids’ scooters, prams or small accessories
• Bikepacking bags and loose gear outside a café or campsite
• Riders who want a tiny lock that is always easy to carry

Good to know

This is a convenience lock, not a security lock for a bike. The cable is thin and designed to prevent casual, opportunistic theft. If you are locking a bike, especially an e-bike, cargo bike, commuter or gravel bike, use a proper D-lock, folding lock or chain.

For the best result, use it in visible places and for short stops. It is ideal for stopping someone from quickly grabbing loose gear, but it is not made to resist determined theft.

Final word

The ABUS Combiflex Rest 105 is a practical little lock for the gear around the bike, not the bike itself. Choose it if you want a light, pocket-sized way to secure helmets, luggage, scooters and accessories during quick stops.