Bike Lock Reviews

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One of the worst fears of a bike owner is the thought of having his bike lifted. He would like to have a bike lock that cannot be broken or picked. Fortunately, there are a whole range of bike locks that are available in the market. You just need to pick the right one. Here are five locks that are quite popular:

1: ABUS Granit Extreme 59/180HB: This German brand lock is 16 mm thick and comes with the following features:

--- Square parabolic shackle with a hardened steel construction for maximum resistance against bolt-cutters

--- Double locking cylinder with more than a million key variations

--- Runner cover to sheathe the shackle

--- Sliding cover to shield keyhole from dirt.

The only disadvantage of this lock is that it large and cumbersome to carry

2. Bully U-shaped Disc Lock: This is a strong lock and is not easy to pick. Its important features are:

--- Double-roller-bearing locking mechanism,

--- Hardened anti-drill discs

--- Eight-disc hardened steel cylinder

--- Specially heat-treated alloy steel construction

--- Keyhole cover to keep dirt out

--- Soft plastic to cover the shackle

3. Cobralinks Cable Lock: This is tough cable lock, and not easy to break. Its important features are:

--- Hardened stainless steel links covering seven strands of top-quality aircraft cable

--- Available in lengths of 6, 8, 10 & 12 feet

--- Diameter of ¾ and 1 inch

--- 10-15 pound weight

--- Rolls up to make a11 inch coil

--- Three keys included with patented setup

4. Kryptonite New York Disc Lock & Fahgettaboudit Security Chain: This chain and lock combo is marketed as the ultimate motorcycle lock. The hexagonal chain links made of triple-heat-treated steel are shaped to ward off attacks from bolt-cutters, saws, chisels and hammers. They have narrow inner width that does not encourage leverage assaults.

The New York Disc Lock is no less impressive. It has a:

--- Hardened half-inch steel shackle

--- Disc-style cylinder

--- Steel sleeve over the crossbar

--- Double deadbolt locking mechanism

--- Sliding dust covers

5. MasterLock Python 6-inch Adjustable Cable Lock: The makers of this lock market it as "the world's first fully adjustable locking cable that's always the right length". The cable that is six foot and comprises multi-strands works is easy to use. To use it, the bike owner needs to

-- insert the cable into the lock

-- pull tight

-- turn the key.