Weight is the honest measure of how much steel a lock actually carries · review
A long German folding lock with 5 mm hardened steel bars, a soft coating that protects paint, and an ABUS security level of 10.
Our conclusion The reach champion, sold from abroad and rated on the maker's own scale.
The Bordo is the folding lock that made the format popular. This Big version adds length, which is what most riders ask of a lock on a crowded rack.
A 120 cm length when open, 80 mm width, 1,546 g, 5 mm rods and housing in specially hardened steel with special rivets, a soft coating on the bars and housing, two keys and a bracket. ABUS calls it security level 10, for medium theft risk.
ABUS rates on its own scale, so it compares with other ABUS locks and nothing else. The Kryptonite and Seatylock locks here carry Sold Secure grades from an outside body. That is a real difference when you compare the three.
The seller on the day we read this was Amazon Germany. That can mean longer delivery and more complicated returns than an item shipped from the US. Check the bracket fit too: a long lock folded on a small frame can sit close to your knees.
| Type | Folding lock |
|---|---|
| Open length | 120 cm (47 in) |
| Bars | 5 mm specially hardened steel |
| Rating | ABUS level 10, for medium theft risk |
| Weight | 1,546 g (3.4 lb) |
| Width | 80 mm |
| Keys | 2 |
| Bracket | SH bracket included |
| Model | 62091 |
ABUS rates its own locks on its own scale. It describes level 10 as good protection against medium theft risk. It is not an independent rating.
At the time we read it, the seller was Amazon Germany. Check the delivery date and return terms on the listing.
8.0/ 10
The reach champion, sold from abroad and rated on the maker's own scale.
Same category, nearby prices, between bike gear. What remains is the specifications every one publishes — half empty, a column is no use.
| Model | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ABUS Bordo Big 6000K folding lock, 120 cm | $114 | 1,546 g (3.4 lb) |
| Kryptonite Evolution Standard (2130) | $126 | 3.50 lb |
| Seatylock Foldylock Compact folding lock, 33.5 in | $95 | 1 kg (2.2 lb) |
| Kryptonite New York Standard (2154) | $138 | 4.5 lb in the catalog |
A long reach around thick posts, for riders ready to carry the weight.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
