ABUS U-Lock Granit XPlus 540, Bike Lock with XPlus Cylinder, High Protection Against Theft, ABUS Security Level 15, Black/Grey

Very heavy

Significantly lighter than the equivalent Kryptonite product, and for me, that was enough to warrant purchasing it. Further, significantly more Kryptonite reviewers noted problems with their locks getting jammed up and the key not turning in the lock, this despite application of lock appropriate lube. This happened with Abus users, but it was a lot less. This lock was made in Germany, the Kryptonite lock is made in China. To me, that says a lot about why there is a difference. Ive had this lock for about two days, so we will see how it goes. Lock was shipped quickly, and weirdly, there was no packing material in the box. Not that the lock really needed any, but still.

beefy beefy. But so much money. And a little awkward to get it onto thicker bike posts. Its a little narrow, but, Its for the better overall. it would make it awkward for someone to steal the bike then. Im sure only a grinder would be able to get through it. Soo much money though... I question if this was a necessary purchase...

This Abus Granit XPlus 540 lock was purchased for my using two U-locks together in high theft areas of town. The other U-lock is a 7 Kryptonite Evolution. This way, if a thief learns to pick one brand of U-lock by watching the youTube vids on lock picking hell be deterred by a lock from a different mfg. Since both locks are double-locking, 4 cuts must be made with bolt cutters on the two locks as opposed to 2 cuts on a single lock shackle (or just 1 cut if youre using a Kryptonite bent foot U-lock). Otherwise I use just the Abus in better areas of town. And using two locks will persuade a thief to move elsewhere instead of trying to pick open your lock with whatever metal implement he uses, damaging the locks internal mechanism. He may be unsuccessful at opening the lock but when you try to unlock it you may not be able to. The black & dark gray Abus looks great mounted in the bracket, better than a bright orange or yellow U-lock would look. Even the shackle is a 2-tone gray and black which enhances the appearance. And its the only lock with a 13mm shackle given a three star security rating by ART. Weight is 3.27 pounds - light for a 9, 13mm shackle lock. Made in Germany. The Abus comes with one of two different mounts for frames having round tubes: the EaZy KF bracket (for 28-36mm diameter tubes) or the oversized USH 540 bracket (for 15-35mm tubes). Mine came with the EaZy KF bracket which is simple to install and use. One thing not mentioned in the instructions is that by removing the plastic clamp from the shackle, rotating it 90 degrees, and re-installing it onto the shackle, the lock can be positioned in the EaZy KF bracket so its exactly in the middle of bikes frame [pic] where it wont bump a leg. The mounting bracket for my Kryptonite Evolution U-lock seems less sturdy and is somewhat difficult to install onto bike frame to the point where I never used it, instead carrying the Kryptonite in a backpack. If you want the EaZy KF mounting bracket as opposed to the USH 540 bracket, look closely in the upper left corner of the cardboard wrapper the lock comes in for a small picture of a hand inserting a U-lock into the bracket with the word click in the picture. This lock will come with the EaZy KF bracket. And dont tighten the bracket too much if your frame is alum or carbon. I give the Abus 4 stars not 5 because its expensive and the seam that runs circumferentially between the 2 gray plastic covers on the metal crossbar may tempt a thief to pry apart the plastic, thinking this might help break open the lock. It wont open the lock but with the plastic covering damaged or gone the exposed metal crossbar will be prone to rust and the lock will have a damaged appearance. By comparison, the plastic covering on a Kryptonite crossbar is a seamless skin that wont give anyone the idea to remove it. But locks should be seen as only deterrents to theft and not actual protection against it since a battery-operated angle grinder will cut through any lock shackle (although this will make a lot of noise). The best way to protect an expensive bike is to have a second $200-$300 bike for riding & locking around town and only ride the good bike when it will not be parked out of sight. Btw, in the online Cyclist review of bike locks an angle grinder cut open the Abus Granit XPlus 540s 13mm shackle in 2 minutes & 51 seconds - thats 17 seconds LONGER than it took the reviewers to cut open the thicker 16mm shackle of the Kryptonite New York (2 min & 34 seconds). This shows the hardness of the Granit 540 steel.

I finally got myself a new bike, and wanted a new lock in the vein of a Kryptonite U-Lock. I have two previous K-locks that never failed me, but then I tend not to lock up unsupervised in public for long. I like the feel of the ABUS; the key action is smooth and the mechanism feels well made and sturdy. I understand that any lock is the best until its defeated, but so far so good. My one complaint is that even though its the same size as my K-locks, because of the U-bar shape and layer of sealant, it doesnt readily fit in my back pockets like a K-lock. I ride with my U-locks in my back pocket for security and driver harassment deterrence, so now I need to make other arrangements to keep it handy while riding.

A bit heavy and expensive, and the bracket was pricey, but when someone tried to cut through it with a hacksaw, they broke through the rubber exterior, scratched the steel core, and then gave up. About 5 tries around the lock with a saw, and no luck for the robbers. They blemished an otherwise very pretty lock, but thats all. Very pleased with the performance. Honestly, Im surprised they tried at all. To pick this thing up, it reeks of quality and high-end design. Doubles as a weapon. Im sure the right tool exists to cut it, but the sound it would make and the time it would take would make using such a tool challenging if not extremely difficult in any outdoor setting. This has now paid for itself.

Good lock, saved me a long trip to the bike shop to buy.

Lock looks sturdy, I would have given a 5 star, but the key that has the light did not have the battery holder or battery. I would have to send the lock back, it wasn’t worth the time to send it back. I am happy with the lock.

Lock has been working great for over a year.

I had received the U Lock in a poor condition (i.e., it was scratched on the front, refer to picture) a couple days ago. I thought that it would be fine enough to use anyway because I thought the damage was surface-level, and I needed immediate use. However, I have only used it once, and it is currently still locked to an outdoor bike rack because the lock is sticky after one rain storm. The lock will not turn when the key is inserted. I have tried both WD-40 and Tri-Flow multiple times, yet the lock still does not catch. Im at a loss of what my next move should be and am highly disappointed because of the U Lock price and supposed quality...that is, this lock should NOT have stuck after one short rain storm.