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Comparing Bike Locks

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Price $70 List
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Pros Tough to cut, easy to use, long enough to fit nearly any rackQuite secure, long shackle makes it versatile, lighter than mostTop security, silicone keyhole cover, soft rubber coatingWearable design, solid security, easy to useVery secure, mounts to bike, convenient size for locking up
Cons Annoying to transport, iced up in cold, unprotected keyholeAnnoying keyway, average mount, tough to transportHeavy, costly, no mountNot lightweight, uncomfortable with some backpacks, priceyHeavy, bulky to transport
Bottom Line An easy to use, versatile lock that's surprisingly tough to cut, though tough to transportA surprisingly difficult to cut U-lock that's an upgrade on its predecessor but continues to have annoying keyway and lackluster mountThis 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 paintThe innovative design of this wearable chain lock increases this heavy lock's portability, which is great news for regular bike commutersA 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%)
7.5
7.5
10.0
5.5
8.5
Ease of Transport (25%)
5.0
6.0
3.0
8.0
4.0
Ease of Use (20%)
8.0
7.0
6.5
7.0
7.0
Versatility (15%)
8.0
7.0
6.0
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6.0
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