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Among the worst fears of a bike owner is the thought of having his bike lifted. He want to have a bike lock that can’t be broken or picked. Fortunately, there are a whole range of bike locks that are available in the market. You just need to pick the right one. Here are five locks that are quite popular:

1. ABUS Granit Extreme 59/180HB: these German brand lock is 16 millimeter thick and comes with the following features :

Square parabolic shackle with a hardened steel construction for maximum resistance against bolt-cutters
Double locking cylinder with more a million key variations
Runner cover to sheathe the shackle
Sliding cover to shield keyhole from dirt.

The only disfavour of this lock is that it large and cumbersome to carry

2. Bully U-shaped Disc Lock: these is a strong lock and isn’t easy to pick. It has important features are :

Double-roller-bearing locking mechanism.
Hardened anti-drill discs
Eight-disc hardened steel cylinder
Specially heat-treated alloy steel construction
Keyhole cover to keep dirt out
Soft plastic to cover the shackle

3. Cobralinks Cable Lock: these is tough cable lock, and not easy to break. It has important features are :

Hardened chromium steel links covering seven strands of top-quality aircraft cable.
Available in lengths of 6, 8, 10 & 12 feet.
Diameter of ¾ and 1 inch
10-15 pound weight
Rolls up to make a11 inch coil
Three keys included with patented setup

4. Kryptonite New York Disc Lock & Fahgettaboudit Security Chain: This chain and lock combo is marketed as the ultimate motorcycle lock. The hexagonal chain links made of triple-heat-treated steel are shaped to ward off attacks from bolt-cutters, saws, chisels and hammers. They’ve narrow inner width that doesn’t encourage leverage assaults.

The New York Disc Lock is no less impressive. It has a :

Hardened half-inch steel shackle.
Disc-style cylinder.
Steel sleeve over the crossbar
Double deadbolt locking mechanism
Sliding dust covers

5. MasterLock Python 6-inch Adjustable Cable Lock: The makers of this lock market it as “the world’s first fully adjustable locking cable that’s always the right length”. The cable that has six foot and comprises multi-strands works is easy to use. To use it, the bike owner needs to

insert the cable into the lock.
pull tight.
turn the key.

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