Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Independent rating agencies appear to agree with ABUS, with a "Gold" rating from Sold Secure and three out of five stars from the Dutch organization ART. Now one of the top names in motorcycle and scooter anti-theft products; Abus; based in Germany; is a family-owned company; passionate about helping motorcyclists keep hold of their pride and joy. The mechanism is protected by an internal dust cover that’s pushed aside by the key when you insert into the key hole.

It is VdS approved and has received seals of approval from institutes in Russia, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. For example the Abus Bordo 6500 (which is the only Sold Secure Gold rated folding lock) is heavier than the 540.Handling is also sometimes difficult due to the few connection options and the high weight of 1450 g. We offer 10 days free cover with all new bikes purchased, provided by our insurance partner VeloLife. You have the right under The CCR (Consumer Contracts Regulations) 2014 which states that up to 14 days after receiving your goods, in most cases, you can change your mind and get a full refund.

Both are companies who, among others in the moped, scooter and motorcycle industry, are passionate about reducing crime.

After all, the lock offers good all-round protection against theft and the adversities of various environmental conditions. Credit is subject to status and affordability, and is provided by Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Bennetts is a trading name of Bennetts Motorcycling Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (company number 11453343) with its registered office at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX. These two locks are much more expensive than the Abus Granit X Plus 540 though, and will be a waste of money, if you don’t need that kind of protection. Specially hardened steel, power cell technology for protection against impact and attempts to force open the lock, XPlus cylinder for the greatest protection against tampering: The GRANIT XPlus™ 540 U-Lock combines the highest-quality materials with the latest technology for protection against theft!

Here at the Bike Shed we always strive to offer value for money and offer friendly expert advice on the best quality products we can source.Various quality seals demonstrate the value of the Granit XPlus™ 540 U-Lock: It is VdS approved and has received seals of approval from institutes in Russia, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. However both frame mounts have a much better reputation than the brackets that come with Kryptonite and OnGuard locks. I also bought the GRANIT X Plus 540 for securing my bike at work, but I am thinking about getting a Trelock or Kryptonite for “street use” because I am afraid there are a lot of guys around using these special picking tools for Abus locks which are very common here in Germany. The one we tested requires the user to lock it into the mounting bracket, while the other one doesn't. The NY fahgettaboudit will take the most time to get through, has a lifetime warranty, and cost around 30 bucks less than this granit x 540.

Due to its weight, it's easier to transport than the Kryptonite New York Standard U-Lock and Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock Mini. Whether you want to lock your locker at the gym, seal your love with a LoveLock or secure your basement storage room: We are sure you will find the padlock for your application.With additional door locks as well as the basic elements, you effectively increase the security of your property. For plenty of alternative transport options, check out my guide on where to put your bike lock when you're riding. A high-quality, very secure and well-made bicycle lock, which more than meets all of our requirements in the areas of practicality and security. And because the shackle is pre-stretched, double bolted and uses a patented power cell locking mechanism, it can also resist 17 tons of pulling force. The highest level of security from the ABUS range: The GRANIT XPlus™ 540 offers the best protection against theft for your bicycle.