ABUS Chain Lock Bordo Combo 6100 Folding Bike Lock
The ABUS chain lock Bordo combo is a top notch high-quality steel lock, packed with all the features needed to ensure that your bike is always secure and protected. The lock features part of a combo and the chain lock can also be included for a few extra dollars. We highly recommend adding the chain to double the protection on your bike.
With this lock, you need not worry about keys and all of the hassles of keeping track of them when they get lost. You could simply make use of the coded system that will ensure faster and easier unlocking and a quicker way to dismount your lock.
We have decided to look at the features and show you exactly how these features could benefit you and how they will make your biking experience safer. You should also note that the chain is not included with the original lock and you should be sure to select the combo for the entire combination of lock and chain.
Features:
The lock features a folding style that is locked and unlocked using a simple coding system of 4 letters. Upon receiving the lock, the code will simply be 9999 and with a quick look at the manual, you should quickly be able to change the code to your personal preference. The lock will also unlock in seconds when the correct code is entered and you will be able to efficiently unlock your bike.
After use, the lock can simply be folded and strapped to the frame of the bike using the Velcro straps that have been provided. As it is a folding lock, this bike lock might be heavier than your average bike lock, but this will only add to the protection that it provides.
The weight and design will also work perfectly together to ensure that no one can pry open the lock and the links are made from high-quality steel to ensure that common tools are rendered useless.
Another advantage of the locking features is the fact that it cannot be picked. Thieves will need to try and guess the code and with all of those combinations, this could take a lot of time and effort, thus leaving thieves with only one option in which they may just pass on by.
The protective cover on the links will ensure that it is protected from weather damage and natural elements will have a tough time trying to break down this lock. The lock also looks extremely intimidating and the simple cable locks on bikes next to yours might be easier a target than your bike.
Saws, bolt cutters, and jacks have all been used in the testing process and none of them have been able to damage anything other than the protective cover on the links.
On the downside, the lock may be a little heavy and children may have a tougher time trying to mount the lock sufficiently. Without a key for backup, you will also need to remember the code for the lock and we recommend writing it down somewhere as it is common to so sometimes forget codes after a long time without using them.
Pros:
- Looks intimidating
- Easy to fold and mount on bike
- Coded system will make lock harder to pick
- Durable and high-quality materials have been used
Cons:
- Heavy for children or smaller women
- Lack of backup key will force you to remember the code
Comparison:
Compared to other locks, this locks stands out as one of the market leaders. The combo will be a great choice for someone with multiple locks or if you stop in a lot of high-risk areas. The price is also fairly affordable, but you will need to pay extra to have the chain lock added.
Unlike some other folding locks, the lock features a weather protection cover that will ensure heat and water do not weaken the steel and there will be no place for rust to set in. Furthermore, the coding feature will make it harder to pick and intruder might simply just give up or they will need industrialized equipment.
Final Thoughts:
The lock has been highly recommended by many bike owners and since it has been developed by Abus, you can be sure of the quality and the durable steel that has been used. We like the coded locking system, but we think the lock will greatly benefit from an added key locking method as backup.
We would like to thank you for reading this article and we hope that you understand more clearly how these features can make your biking journey safer and help protect your bike. Should you have any questions, we would like to encourage you to let us know and we will assist.
