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

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They’re made from a series of hardened steel chain links, and the chain is usually covered in a protective sleeve made from nylon or kevlar to prevent cutting. This sleeve also keeps the chain clean and prevents it from scratching or damaging your bike.

So get the shortest length that you need to secure your bike. You can use a length of rope to work that out if necessary.The 1060’s 10mm (9.9mm) hexagonal chain links will protect your bike from small to medium-sized bolt cutters, a standard weapon of choice for bike thieves. Whereas links with diameters between 13 and 15 mm can only be cut by the very biggest 42" bolt cutters which most bike thieves will not have. Be aware though, registering directly through OnGuard is for US customers only! How secure is the OnGuard 8020 Mastiff? I was also able to fit the Fahgettaboudit Mini under my belt loop, however this wasn’t hugely comfortable. So if you're high risk, which should it be: Gold or Diamond? Well the truth is: it's a bit complicated at the moment!

I haven’t used one personally but they look really good! I’m not sure how widely available they are though?ABUS offer their customers a 24-month warranty on all of their products, including the ABUS Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060. No surprises so far. We know a big chain like this is going to be heavy, but fairlystraightforward to use. Andwe’d also expect itto also provide a pretty high level of protection. Unfortunately it doesn’t. A step up would be the Kryptonite New York chains. They can be cropped too but with much more difficulty. The ABUS CityChain 1060/85 is designed to secure one or two bikes. Securing two bikes with this chain is a bit fiddly, but it’s possible if you position your bikes correctly.

That same year, cyclists from one state began to file a disproportionately large amount of claims. New York. Kryptonite temporarily suspended the ATPO in New York and got to work straight away. Kryptonite offer a lifetime warranty with the Fahgettaboudit Mini, an offer that few other manufacturers match. loved the article, thank you so much for writing it 🙂 it’s a joy to read articles like this that are about very specific topics and cover every consideration.Now, although Abus steel is renowned for it’s strength to weight ratio, I’m dubious as to whether it would fare better than the 8020 against a pair of 42″ bolt cutters! That said, thieves are unlikely to carry the largest 36″ or 42″ bolt cutters on the street, as they’re next to impossible to conceal. But these chains certainly can be cut by bolt cutters if the thief knows what they’re doing and can get the chain in a favorable position. They tend to be a bit more demanding than Sold Secure. 2/5 stars is roughly equivalent to Sold Secure Silver. 3/5 stars is more like Sold Secure Gold.

And they're incredibly heavy. Not only are they completely non-transportable, you’ll also need to be careful they don’t damage your bike just through their weight! But whether you use a 7, 8 or 9 mm chain make sure you keep it as far from the ground as possible. In fact I would only use chain like this wrapped very tightly around the top tube. So you use something else to secure the wheels. I think the Smash Labs review was just a write up of Hal Ruzal video. I could be wrong though, I can’t remember it that well. However, since getting hands-on experience with the OnGuard Mastiff 8019, I’ve been impressed with how robust it feels.The ABUS Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 has once again reminded me of the quality that ABUS provide for their customers. The easiest way to guarantee this is to buy from a reputable brand such as Kryptonite, OnGuard, Abus or Pragmasis. It really depends on a whole load of other factors (the value of the bike, how long you leave it, how risky the area is). We would always recommend shopping around as you can usually level up on the Sold Secure rating for similar pricing if not a bit more, for added protection. I’m not a big fan of carrying a chain round my waist. It’s likely to be dirty and it might even be dangerous in an accident.