ONGUARD Mastiff 8019 Bike Chain Lock & Shackle U-Lock (Sold Secure Gold)

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However the Abus chains have better weight to length ratios (they're lighter than the Kryptonite chains).

Maximising the number of security certifications allows cyclists living in Europe to gain further insight into each product’s security.

Even with the relase of the LITELOK X1 and Hiplok D1000, I haven’t found another bike lock that feels the same as the Fahgettaboudit Mini. You don’t receive a mount with the Fahgettaboudit, but it’ll easily fit into your backpack, or the Huldit D lock mount will do an excellent job for you. Whilst using the CityChain for several weeks, as much as I tried, I could not make the locking mechanism jam whilst in operation. Whereas the New-U shackle locks into the cross bar on both sides making it more resistant to these type of attacks (which are one of the most common methods of defeating decent u-locks).

However, the Fahgettaboudit provides better user experience and will outlast any of OnGuard’s locks thanks to its premium quality materials. This bag clips to the underside of your bike’s top tube and is held in place by two heavy-duty Velcro straps. With the help of our AI technology and professional review teams, we give weight to the worth of individual user experiences. We can ensure that the product is well-tested with the help of our expertise, experts, and artificial intelligence technology. As stated above, using a cable extension alongside the Mastiff chain is a straightforward way to secure your front wheel.

The Mastiff 8019 was awarded the Sold Secure Gold rating and was rated 92/100 by OnGuard on their in-house security scale. The pointed tail end passed though a hole in the ‘head’ and a rotary key caused the lock to close down in-between the links. Following my lock maintenance guide, and regularly lubricating the Mastiff will generally be all that’s needed to keep it working smoothly though. Let’s find out just how secure this chain lock is and how it would stand up against a determined thief.

Consumer Reviews We ensure an evaluation of the ratings using references all over the internet for each product.Whilst cable extensions don’t provide a tremendous amount of security, they’ll stop chancers from pinching your quick-release wheels. Unless James Bond is targeting your E-bike, I’d put money on the fact that a thief wouldn’t know how or have the tools to pick this cylinder. Firstly, because they're relatively long and flexible, you can secure your bike to a wider range of objects.

Until the release of the LITELOK X1 and Hiplok D1000, the Fahgettaboudit had sat as the ruler of all D locks for years. lump hammer to try and break the locking mechanism but didn’t have any luck against the thick, hardened steel housing, and the lock held strong. Keyed-alike” means you’d only need to carry one key to unlock all of your locks, pretty cool, right? The Huldit attaches to your bike’s top tube with Velcro and easily copes with the Fahgettaboudit’s weight, meaning you won’t have to carry it in your backpack. Created to defeat the persistent thieves of New York, the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Mini is one of the most popular and well-known bike locks on the market.

The keys need a firm push into the mechanism, but once inserted, they rotate smoothly inside the cylinder. A hardened plastic keyhole cover prevents dirt and debris from entering the Fahgettaboudit’s locking mechanism. Any of these 12 mm locks will offer great high security protection at home or on the move if used correctly.