Comparing Bike Locks
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Price | $70 List $65.93 at Amazon | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $73.15 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $299.99 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 | Wearable design, solid security, easy to use | Very secure, mounts to bike, convenient size for locking up | Incredible security, non-marring rubber coating, smooth keyway that's protected from the elements |
Cons | Annoying to transport, iced up in cold, unprotected keyhole | Annoying keyway, average mount, tough to transport | Not lightweight, uncomfortable with some backpacks, pricey | Heavy, bulky to transport | Expensive, heavy, small locking radius, requires aftermarket carrying method |
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 | 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 | A nearly uncuttable lock that's nice to use and soft on your bike, but it's heavy, very expensive and a tad small |
Rating Categories | Abus Ivera 7210 | Kryptonite KryptoLok | Hiplok Original: Su... | Kryptonite New York... | Hiplok D1000 Bike Lock |
Security (40%) | |||||
Ease of Transport (25%) | |||||
Ease of Use (20%) | |||||
Versatility (15%) | |||||
Specs | Abus Ivera 7210 | Kryptonite KryptoLok | Hiplok Original: Su... | Kryptonite New York... | Hiplok D1000 Bike Lock |
Measured weight (lbs) | 2.8 lbs | 2.5 lbs | 4.3 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 4.2 lbs |
Type of lock | Chain | U-Lock + cable | Wearable chain | U-Lock | U-Lock |
Primary materials/thickness | 7mm hardened steel square chain | 12.7mm hardened steel | 8mm hardened steel chain, 600D polyester sleeve | 16mm hardened steel | 20mm graphene reinforced hardened steel |
Locking dimension | 42" circumference | U-lock: 4" x 9"; Cable 5' | 33.5" circumference, 2" width | 8" x 4" | 6" x 3.5" |
# of keys included | 2 keys | 2 keys | 3 keys | 3 keys (one with LED light) | 3 coded keys |
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 |
Defeated by angle grinder? | Yes, 60s | Yes, 65s | Yes | Yes, 90s | Yes, 9 min |
Number of angle grinder cuts to defeat lock | 2 cuts (except one spot) | 2 cuts | 1 cut | 2 cuts | 2 cuts |
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