Bike locks
An outside grade, or more reach?
Both fold onto the frame. The Foldylock has an independent grade, and the Bordo Big has 47 inches of reach.
| Compared on | Foldylock Compact folding lock, 33.5 in | Bordo Big 6000K folding lock, 120 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Open length | 33.5 in | 47 in |
| Rating | Sold Secure Silver | ABUS level 10, maker's scale |
| Weight | 1 kg | 1,546 g |
| Coverage | 3 years stated | Not published |
| Seller | Seatylock | Amazon Germany |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
The folding lock most riders should choose: lighter, graded by an outside body, and sold from the US.
The one for long reach around thick posts, if you accept the extra weight and the import.
The grades on this site say no. You trade grade for reach.
It is ABUS's own scale, so it compares only with other ABUS locks.
Folding · 33.5 in opened · hardened steel · Sold Secure Silver · 1 kg
A folding lock that opens to 33.5 inches, made of hardened steel with anti-tamper rivets, with a frame bracket and a Sold Secure Silver rating.
Best for: Riders who need reach around odd racks, with moderate theft risk.
≈ $94.98
Folding · 47 in (120 cm) · 5 mm bars · ABUS level 10 · 3.4 lb (1,546 g)
A long German folding lock with 5 mm hardened steel bars, a soft coating that protects paint, and an ABUS security level of 10.
Best for: A long reach around thick posts, for riders ready to carry the weight.
≈ $114.18
