For a mere $18.68, I wasn''t expecting a lock of such quality. Add a few more $$$ and get free shipping from Amazon.com. This lock actually compares to many higher priced OnGuard & Kryptonite locks. I bought this lock to use for my second (cheaper) bike. Had I known in advance I may have bought two of them.
With a simple twist on the barrel, there''s a cover for the key hole protecting it from the weather, should a storm come up. The 10mm x 4ft flexible coated steel cable is thick enough so that it would take some serious bolt cutters to get through. There''s even a user''s guide with various lock strategies. As of this writing (12-09-2010) there''s only two left in stock. Get yours now.
The only drawback I can see is there''s no guarantee against theft as with some OnGuard & Kryptonite locks. Last thought...I live in what has to be called a high crime area. Leave a bicycle unlocked & walk away it''ll be gone in 30 seconds. Would I use this lock if I didn''t trust it?
Edit: I''ve now added a 3rd bike. And a 3rd Avenir Lock the Avenir Standard U-Lock
My girlfriend and I just got into riding. We both have standard road bikes, but I am 6''4 and she is 5''6. This lock fits fine on my bike since it has a large frame and does not interfere with my water bottle holder, however, on my g/f''s bike, she must make the decision of whether she wants the water bottle holder or the lock. We keep the bikes inside, so like a previous poster said, we can just take the locks when we need them (b/c they are a bit heavy), but that just also implies that they are strong and durable. For $18-$20, you can not beat the price.
Like I said, the lock itself is great, but if you plan on mounting it on your bike and riding around with it all the time, I think it would work better with a larger framed bike that has more space (unless the lock is the only piece you have attached).
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Wanted to save 10 bucks and found this lock in pieces where my bike used to be. You can save money on a lock if you don''t mind buying an extra bike. Don''t be cheap. Keep your bike.
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I bought this based on a review that said that Avenir locks are similar quality to Bulldog locks because they are both manufactured by the same company. Sadly, they were wrong. This lock set was not bad, but I would say it is one or two notches below Bulldog/Kryptonite quality.
After using this lock almost daily for a month, the keys would no longer turn the locking mechanism. The keys and lock did not fit together in a way that allowed the lock to turn, which I suspect is due to the lower quality metal making up the lock & key. The metal felt much more flimsy and malleable on this Avenir lock than on my old Bulldog and Kryptonite locks (which have lasted years).
I should have anticipated this problem when I noticed early on: (1) how the key + lock did not slide together smoothly and (2) the metal on the key scratched up very easily and there was a lot of "give" to the key, when it met resistance with the lock when turning.
Conclusion: Pay a little more and get a Bulldog or Kryptonite lock.
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I was very pleased with my lock and thought I was doing well by going the extra mile and getting the combination u-lock and cable.
Unfortunately I was wrong.
My bike was stolen when the perpetrator cut through the bar of the u-lock with a simple bolt cutter. They cut through with a clean cut in what appears to be the first try. Do not buy this lock if you plan to use it for securing your bike other than while out and about in public. The u-lock appears to be sturdy but its construction makes it easy for thieves to cut it with simple tools in a matter of minutes. Invest in a sturdier lock or move your bike to a more secure location.
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