Product Spotlight: Our top 5 best bike locks from Abus
A good lock might not be the most exhilarating item to buy but it is essential.
If you plan to leave your bike unattended – even for just a couple of minutes – you’ll need a good bike lock. Engineered in Germany, Abus has a wide range of heavy-duty and portable locks that are high-quality and easy to operate. We trawled their range and picked five to show you.
Abus Goose Lock
Ideal for bike racks
Details
| MATERIAL | 6mm hardened steel chain with soft-touch coating |
| SIZE | 110cm |
| LOCK MECHANISM | Key |
| WEIGHT | 1 118g |
| ABUS SECURITY RATING | 7 out of 15 |
| MORE | echelonsa.co.za |
The Goose Lock is a 6mm thick chain wrapped with a flexible fiber-reinforced sheath that is ideal for locking your steed onto your bike rack or inside the back of your bakkie. Inside the sheath, running along the full length of the chain, are two metal spiral springs that are wound together creating dimensional stability – so it won’t flop around like a standard chain. It can also be bent into almost any desired shape and wrapped tightly around a bike frame. A soft foam insert protects the paintwork on your frame or wheels and it also prevents the lock from rattling whilst driving.
Abus Tresor Chain Lock
Versatile and easy to use
Details
| MATERIAL | 7mm hardened steel chain with fabric sleeve |
| SIZE | 110cm |
| LOCK MECHANISM | Combination |
| WEIGHT | 1 350g |
| ABUS SECURITY RATING | 7 out of 15 |
| MORE | echelonsa.co.za |
Offering what Abus terms as a ‘medium’ level of theft protection, the Tresor 1385 is your classic bike lock consisting of a 7mm hardened steel chain covered by a fabric sleeve. It is light enough to carry in a backpack, but can also be wrapped tightly around your frame or seat post. The combination closure mechanism is ideal for riders who share locks.
Abus Bordo
A strong folding lock with integrated LED
Details
| MATERIAL | 5mm hardened steel bars connected by rivets |
| SIZE | 90cm |
| LOCK MECHANISM | Combination |
| WEIGHT | 1 050g |
| ABUS SECURITY RATING | 10 out of 15 |
| MORE | echelonsa.co.za |
The Bordo is a flexible lock that is incredibly strong and it’s lighter than many chain options. What’s really smart is the integrated LED lamp that illuminates the code dials so you don’t have to fumble around in the dark, trying to get the code right. Folding locks like the Bordo are an excellent option for commuters as they don’t take up a lot of backpack space. Conveniently, this one also folds into a cage that mounts to your bike.
Abus U-Lock
Secure your parked bike
Details
| MATERIAL | 11mm hardened steel |
| SIZE | 23cm |
| LOCK MECHANISM | Key |
| WEIGHT | 890g |
| ABUS SECURITY RATING | 7 out of 15 |
| MORE | echelonsa.co.za |
With a secure double-locking mechanism and an 11mm thick handle that is made of specially hardened steel, this U-Lock will thwart any would-be thief. It’s a compact design, lightweight and has a high-quality locking cylinder which is much harder to pick than a typical lock.
Abus Citychain Chain Lock
Ideal for bike-storage rooms and garages
Details
| MATERIAL | 9mm hexagonal chain with fabric sleeve |
| SIZE | 170cm |
| LOCK MECHANISM | Key |
| WEIGHT | 3 200g |
| ABUS SECURITY RATING | 12 out of 15 |
| MORE | echelonsa.co.za |
If you want to secure more than just one bike, or if your favorite spot to lock your bike is a thick pole or fence then you’ll need a longer lock like this Abus Citychain 1010. It is available in four different lengths, starting at 85cm and running up to 170cm. The Citychain has a cover over the keyhole that protects against corrosion and dirt.
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