Comparing Bike Locks
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Price | $70 List $62.16 at Amazon | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $300 List | $81.93 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Tough to cut, easy to use, long enough to fit nearly any rack | Quite secure, long shackle makes it versatile, lighter than most | Top security, silicone keyhole cover, soft rubber coating | Wearable design, solid security, easy to use | Very secure, mounts to bike, convenient size for locking up |
Cons | Annoying to transport, iced up in cold, unprotected keyhole | Annoying keyway, average mount, tough to transport | Heavy, costly, no mount | Not lightweight, uncomfortable with some backpacks, pricey | Heavy, bulky to transport |
Bottom Line | An easy to use, versatile lock that's surprisingly tough to cut, though tough to transport | A surprisingly difficult to cut U-lock that's an upgrade on its predecessor but continues to have annoying keyway and lackluster mount | This costly lock was the toughest that we tested, and due to its rubber coating it also has a soft side and won't scratch your paint | The innovative design of this wearable chain lock increases this heavy lock's portability, which is great news for regular bike commuters | A great choice for high-risk areas that need higher security |
Rating Categories | Abus Ivera 7210 | Kryptonite KryptoLok | LITELOK X3 | Hiplok Original: Su... | Kryptonite New York... |
Security (40%) | |||||
Ease of Transport (25%) | |||||
Ease of Use (20%) | |||||
Versatility (15%) | |||||
Specs | Abus Ivera 7210 | Kryptonite KryptoLok | LITELOK X3 | Hiplok Original: Su... | Kryptonite New York... |
Type | Chain | U-Lock + cable | U-Lock | Wearable chain | U-Lock |
Time to Defeat Lock | 12 seconds | 20 seconds | 464 seconds | 13 seconds | 40 seconds |
Measured Weight | 2.8 lbs | 2.5 lbs | 4.7 lbs | 4.3 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
Locking Dimension | 42" circumference | U-lock: 4" x 9", cable 5' | 3.93" x 7.6" | 33.5" circumference, 2" width | 8" x 4" |
Primary Materials/Thickness | 7mm hardened steel square chain | 12.7mm hardened steel | 24-26mm, Barronium (patent pending composite material), high tensile steel | 8mm hardened steel chain, 600D polyester sleeve | 16mm hardened steel |
Included Keys | 2 keys | 2 keys | 3 keys | 3 keys | 3 keys (one with LED light) |
Defeated by Tin Snips | No | No | No | No | No |
Defeated by Hammer | No | No | No | No | No |
Defeated by Hacksaw | No | No | No | No | No |
Defeated by 36" Bolt Cutters | No | No | No | No | No |
Number of Angle Grinder Cuts to Defeat Lock | 2 cuts | 2 cuts | 2 cuts | 1 cut | 2 cuts |
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