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Abus Granit X-Plus 540 (230mm) D-Lock $102.85 Delivered @ Wiggle (New Customers Only)

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Top rated U-lock bike lock. Full write-up here http://thebestbikelock.com/best-u-lock/abus-granit-x-plus-54…

edit: safe against boltcutters but not an angle grinder (though no lock is!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pywN558dJaU

Sells for $150 plus shipping on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/ABUS-Granit-X-Plus-540-160/dp/B00HN47…

Even without the new customer code, it seems to be the cheapest price for Australia.

Note that it ships from the UK. They claim to deliver within 7 working days. Probably still faster shipping than Auspost.

Spiel:
The Sold Secure Gold rated Granit X-Plus 540 replaces the legendary X-Plus 54 with a more stylish look while retaining its safety features. The parabolic 13mm square section shackle is massively resistant to cropping and twisting.
It is securely held in place by the Powercell double locking mechanism that offers the highest protection against hitting and pulling attacks. The X-Plus locking system with automatic keyhole cover allows ease of use while offering protection against dirt, corrosion and also picking. An LED illuminated key and code card is provided, the lock can be fitted to frames with USH brackets.

Top Features:

13 mm square parabolic shackle (patented)
Double bolted shackle in the lock body
ABUS power cell technology (patented) offers highest protection against hitting and pulling attacks
The shackle, the case as well as supporting elements of the locking mechanism are made of special hardened steel
ABUS X-Plus cylinder for highest protection against manipulations, e.g. picking
Two keys are supplied with the lock, one LED-lighted
Automatic keyhole cover against dirt and corrosion
ABUS Code Card for additional or replacement key
Recommended for securing high quality bicycles
The longer the shackle, the easier the bicycle can be locked to a fixed object
USH – holder with easy mounting on round frames, with a diameter of 15-35 mm
Technical data:
Weight [g]: 1450
Height [mm]: 230
Width [mm]: 108
diameter [mm]: 13

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  • I must be out of touch…but $100+ for a bike lock seems crazy to me.

    • +11

      depends, how expensive is your bike?

      • +2

        The thing is, if you've got such an expensive bike, you probably wouldn't park it out in public no matter how much you paid for a bike lock; or you would be parking it near where you are sitting at the cafe that wouldn't warrant a bike lock.

        I don't have an expensive bike (paid $1300 for it brand new - carbon frame, Shimano 105) but I still park it in a bike locker at work. There is no way I am leaving my bike locked to a public bike rack - the potential for scratches and dents is too much for me to take!

        • +5

          Wise people also lock their bikes when stored in a bike locker.

          • @chrism238: i agree. Whilst most bike lockers have cameras or need key to enter, some people tailgate or say they forgot their key, or left it inside the bike storage cage! Next minute, they find a few unlocked bike

        • my bike was around $1000 new and i consider it expensive. i see heaps of bikes get vandalised - people jump on the tyres and bend them. sadly some australians are like this. i dont know why vandalism is part of australian culture.

          • +1

            @belongsinforums:

            i dont know why vandalism is part of australian culture

            It’s not, it’s part of trash culture.

            • @mapax: what i mean is, there are countries where vandalism isn't a common thing, e.g. japan. im sure there are other places. bicycles are everywhere in the netherlands. not sure how common bike vandalism is ther.

        • +1

          i have a similar priced one. my idea is basically make it harder to steal than the bike next to mine which may have like a 8mm shackle or a wire lock etc

    • +1

      Yeah, but you also have people paying paying more for a bicycle than what you could buy a motorcycle for.

    • +7

      I would have thought the same once until I started cycling to work and realised any cost involved is so small compared to the alternative (car ownership and/or public transport) that a $100 lock is fully paid for in 10 business days of cycling ($10/day public transport).

      • which state cost $10/day for PT?

        • +1

          WA for starters, $4.90-6.90 one way (most people would be 2-4 zones) - https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares

          • +1

            @DoctorDubb: WA fare looks so confusing!

            • @pippohippo: The best part is they can't process the "free transit zone" properly. At least on my fare, if I don't tag off at the busport then it charges me more. It's adding up the distance instead of excluding free zone distance when it calculates the fare.

              Dont even get me started on default fares - the system could be programmed to calculate the correct fare, there's enough info, but it always slugs you much more.

              • @justtoreply: sounded like melbourne in the past where a bus was zone 1 and 2. It'll only process zone 2 if you're using the 2hr ticket

        • NSW easily. Train fare costs ~$11/day here in Sydney for me. If commuting from Central coast/Blue Mtns/Illawarra as I know people who do, even more.

    • Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 1410 Chain and New York Disc Bike Lock
      $257

  • +9

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdiO1ZiiXk

    recommended by lockpicking lawyer

    • If it takes LPL over a minute to unlock it's good enough for me.
      Was looking to get a NY Kryptonite lock but couldn't find one for a comparable price so I picked this one up 2 days ago.

  • It's more expensive than my bike.

    • +8

      All the reason to get a better bike

      • -1

        Reeee!! Stop bike shaming

      • @cheaponos used this line when speaking to wife. it did not work.

    • +2

      This explains why we often see unlocked cheap bikes - someone has stolen the expensive lock and left the bike.

      • That happened to me as a kid, they stole my helmet and lock and left the bike!

  • I need a good secure bike lock but have been put off by the weight of these U locks. This one is 1.5kg, not the heaviest one but still quite a bit of weight. Just wondering what is the use case of these heavy locks. Do you really carry these while cycling?

    • +6

      usually leave it on the bike rack at your final destination, shared bike storage cage.

      • -1

        Hate people doing that.
        Really can inconvenience other users.

    • +1

      it comes with a mount so you can mount it to your bike when you're not using it. ive ordered one so ill let you know if i have any problems with it once it arrives

    • A rule of thumb for road bikes is: 12kg, minus the weight of your bare bike.
      That is how much weight of locks you need.

      a corollary is that all road bikes weight the same, with lock included.

    • Its okay if you do short distances. If you're commuting long distances regularly better to lock it at your destination.

      • a mate had his bike stolen. left it unlocked while he ducked into a shop. gone in 60 seconds

        • +2

          if you're going to duck into a shop unlocked i would suggest to shift to the lowest gear (unless you're riding a fixie) otherwise, tie the helmet to the rear wheel. It'll slow the thief down but could be the difference from them riding away, carrying it away slowly…or dumped a few metres away from where you left it.

          • @pippohippo: id never duck in unlocked. but if you were you could even like take off the chain / one wheel

        • +1

          Yep happened to me as a 13yr old, brand new bike for Xmas. Had it for 3 months and mum sends me to the shop to get cream. Walk in grab it pay and walk out. New bike gone in less than 60 seconds. Still haunts me to this day l.

          • @finger: Guess I've been luckier with my local IGA. Always parked it near the counter unlocked as a kid and no issues. Probably because the bike was a old and isn't branded. I wouldn't risk that anymore though. As bad as a cable lock is, I'll use it for a quick shopping run along with shifting gears down, and helmet at the wheels. Otherwise a decent D-Lock is the way to go.

        • +1

          Was saying it's okay to carry on the bike if you do short distances. If you're commuting regularly, better to keep the lock at the destination rather than carry it on the bike every day.

  • It weighs 1.4kg ….seems to go against the spirit of having a light weight bike, then add 1.4 kg for a lock.

    • i suppose you could backpack it. i guess this isn't for MAMIL types

      • +1

        Yeah my Crumpler bike bag has a slot for the lock to fit into…

  • Quality lock at a great price - Nice find OP!

  • +2

    Chain Reaction has it for the same price with free shipping. Marginally better cashback rates if it works with new member signup. Same company as Wiggle so probably also sent from UK.

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