Yale YUL2C/13/230/1 – High Security Bike Lock 230mm – U Lock with Cable – Double Point Locking – 4 Keys including 1 with micro-ligh
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| For maximum resistance to pulling and twisting. | Rendering bump keys useless. | For ultimate pull resistance. | Resists picking and pulling. |
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| Part Number | YCUL2/13/230/1 | YUL2/13/230/1 | YUL2C/13/230/1 | YUL3/14/230/1 | YUL3C/14/230/1 |
| Sold Secure Rating | SILVER | SILVER | GOLD | GOLD | |
| Weight | 1.2kgs | 1.2kgs | 1.48kgs | 1.46kgs | 1.74kgs |
| Number of Keys | 4 laser cut keys including 1 with a micro-light. | 4 laser cut keys including 1 with a micro-light. | 4 laser cut keys including 1 with a micro-light. | 4 laser cut keys including 1 with a micro-light. | 4 laser cut keys including 1 with a micro-light. |
| Bike Bracket for storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature 1 | Ultra hardened shackle and crossbar for maximum cut and impact resistance. | Ultra hardened shackle for maximum cut and impact resistance. | Ultra hardened shackle for maximum cut and impact resistance. | Ultra hardened shackle for maximum cut and impact resistance. | Ultra hardened shackle for maximum cut and impact resistance. |
| Feature 2 | Double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. | Double point locking heavy duty crossbar provides high pull protection. | Double point locking heavy duty crossbar provides high pull protection. | Four point locking heavy duty crossbar provides maximum pull protection. | Four point locking heavy duty crossbar provides maximum pull protection. |
| Feature 3 | High security lock provides resistance from pick, pull, bump and drill attacks. | High security lock provides resistance from pick, pull, bump and drill attacks. | High security lock provides resistance from pick, pull, bump and drill attacks. | High security lock provides resistance from pick, pull, bump and drill attacks. | |
| Feature 4 | Double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. | Double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. | Double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. | Double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. |
| Weight: | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions: | 1.3 x 11.5 x 23 cm; 1.54 Kilograms |
| Model: | YUL2C/13/230/1 |
| Part: | YUL2C/13/230/1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | Yale |
| Colour: | Black |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Ho gi avuto la possibilit di acquistare 3 Lucchetti ad U con relativo cavo e questo mi sembra molto ben fatto, con una piccola modifica l’ho montato in seduta stabile sul mio monopattino elettrico, e ora ho la possibilit di poterlo lasciare in giro, naturalmente avendo l’attenzione di collegarlo ad un palo o ad una rastrelliera per bici senza problemi.
It does the job, quite heavy but I guess it must be a good one also for that, you can attach the bike in the best possible way which makes it look it’s safe
J ai bien recu les 2 U pour mettre a mon velo lectrique pse assez lourd
Arrivato in tempi brevissimi, comodo e sicuro. Non rende impacciati e non fa perdere tempo al momento della messa in sicurella della bici. Dotato di ulteriori tre chiavi di riserva oltre a quella principale. Consigliato.
Molto facile da utilizzare in quanto grande, inoltre si pu attaccare al telaio della bici, il che lo rende ancora pi comodo.
Ottimo, lo consiglio. Dotato anche di chiave principale con led per l’illuminazione sul lucchetto nelle ore notturne.
Due settimane fa, ho comprato questo lucchetto e devo dire che molto robusto, a prima impressione sono soddisfatto del mio acquisto
Excellent lock and cable set as solid as a rock.
Un po’ caro ma se volete un prodotto di qualit ed affidabile ci vuole! Lasciare bici o moto in un parcheggio senza ansia con questo lucchetto possibile!
Molto soddisfatto del lucchetto. Usato in centro a Milano, ancora nessun tentativo di furto. Molto robusto e non molto comune quindi dovrebbe essere preso meno di mira
la prima cosa che salta all’occhio il peso, kg 1,2 – il supporto per agganciarlo alla bici ben fatto, bisogna trovare il punto giunto per collocarlo, essendoil lucchetto di dimensioni generose.
arriva corredato di 4 chiavi di cui una con un LED (che non si spegne mai 🙁 )
si consiglia di mettere un po di WD40 nella serratura per mantenerla efficiente.
soddisfatto dell’acquisto. anche se non esistono lucchetti a prova di ladro, un lucchetto a U un deterrente maggiore rispetto a un cavo in acciaio, che seppur pi leggero, si taglia in pochi secondi con una tronchesina!!
ovviamente per via del peso, non lo porter sempre con me ma solo quando prevedo di dover fare delle soste prolungate.
Ottimo prodotto, al prezzo che viene venduto ci vale tutto
Ottimo lucchetto, ideale anche se un po’ pesante, ma il peso necessario
The Four Point Locking System
Makes it Feel Very safe and secure
Ottimo prodotto, molto robusto,state attenti alle dimensioni, comodo l’ arco grande per chiuderla in sosta.
Sulla mia bici mtb da 27,5 ho trovato difficolt nell’ installare sul telaio il suo alloggio dove riporlo mentre si va in bici
Comunque soddisfatto dell’ acquisto e del servizio
Massiccio, robusto e pesante. Ottimo le 4 chiavi di cui una con luce led. Completo di supporto per fissarlo sulla bici. Consiglia
Questo tipo di lucchetti sono gli unici che non possono essere tagliati da una tronchese. quindi se avete la vostra bici in mezzo ad altre, non sar la vostra a essere rubata. chiaramente se si sta in una zona isolata, i ladri possono usare una piccola sega circolare a batterie, e l impossibile evitare il furto prch dimostrato che in un minuto con quell’attrezzo si taglia qualunque cosa.
fornito con 4 chiavi, una con luce
materiale che pare non graffi la bici
Sembra un pezzo solido
Dopo le prime prove seguir con il feed back sull’articolo
Il lucchetto completamente gommato, il supporto da telaio di facilissima installazione ed utilizzo. Unica “pecca” il peso abbastanza importante, ma piuttosto che perdere la bici, si fa questo sforzo in pi.
Robusto grande quanto basta,
Un buon deterrente per un ladro.
Ho attaccato la staffa di sostegno al mio monopattino xiaomi m365 pro e adesso non ho problemi a lasciare incustodito per strada per qualche minuto il monopattino.
Il lucchetto sembra molto robusto, dotato di 4 chiavi, la principale addirittura con la luce. Arrivato puntuale.
prodotto di buona qualit e robustezza, spero sempre che non provino a romperlo, ma diciamo che un buon deterrente rispetto a altri prodotti di prezzo equivalente
La robustezza del lucchetto da molta tranquillit dopo due esperienze negative. Ora parcheggio la bici sereno.
Puedes dejar tu bici con tranquilidad. Queda muy bien fijada y sobre todo, se la ve slida y dura.
Mi sembra abbastanza sicuro. Il fatto che il cavo sia incluso ne amplia le possibilit di allaccio
HO UTILIZZATO QUESTO DISPOSITIVO PER LA BICICLETTA. PESANTE E INGOMBRANTE ANCHE AFFIDABILE.
Ottimo lucchetto a U, robusto. Abbastanza lungo per legare telaio e ruota posteriore o a una rastrelliera. Da accompagnare con un altro sistema/catena di sicurezza. Comodo il supporto bici per il trasporto e la chiave con funzione torcia.
A l’air solide voir avec le temps rception a la datte prvue
Lo uso da mesi e mi trovo bene, finora non si mai inceppato, solido, robusto e comodo da usare. La qualit ”non acqua”.
Quindi consiglio di acquistare insieme una polvere di grafite.
Buen candado, el mas alto de la marca, a un precio supercompetitivo comparado con otras marcas mas caras.
The lock works well and is easy to use. It is though very heavy. This may make it tougher than the lighter alloy locks that are also available (I’m not going to take a hacksaw to it to find out) but it makes it a bit clumbsy when trying to lock it. Also if you’re the sort of person who pays a lot of money for a bike to weigh less, this isn’t the lock for you!
Bueno y fcil de usar. La propia marca es su garanta a largo plazo
Prodotto robusto e ben realizzato. Adatto per bloccare la bicicletta ad un palo
So far so good easy to use, leaves me with peace of mind
Excelente candado aunque un poco incmodo para una bici Lapierre de montaa, ya que se puede montar dentro del cuadro y lo tengo que cargar aparte. Parece muy resistente
Bueno, no quera comentar este producto hasta un tiempo despus de utilizarlo, ya lo tengo casi 2 meses, y evidentemente no puedo comentaros que tan resistente es, para eso deberia ponerlo a prueba y tirar el dinero, hablando de dinero decir que este producto es 10/10 a un precio nico en su seguridad, puedo decir que he dejado mi bici muchas veces en la calle (siempre en sitios publicos y si puede ser de da) y nunca he tenido ningn problema. (La he dejado durante horas, pero nunca duerme en calle).
Puntualizar que yo recomendara 3 Ulocks, que es lo que yo llevo, pierdes algn minuto ms al atarla, pero seguramente no ser tan facil de que te la roben.
Appare comunque solido. L’ho fissato a muro tramite apposita staffa per bloccare una bici
Molto solido, d un’eccellente sensazione di sicurezza. Il cavo di acciaio incluso molto utile per legare una ruota o anche il manubrio, come nel mio caso, dato che ho una bici pieghevole. Abbastanza pesante, se viaggiate con uno zaino o una borsa non un problema.
sometimes afraid i am going to snap key as it is not smooth to lock or unlock
Lo uso para la bici mientras voy a clase, funciona bien y el soporte hasta ahora bastante cmodo. Es rgido y robusto y se ve bastante seguro. No lo han intentado cortar as que no sabra decir con total seguridad que tan Bueno es.
Strumento di sicurezza solido e robusto, con quattro chiavi in dotazione. Insieme anche gancio per trasporto, comodo, attaccato alla bicicletta. Finiture accurate.
No-one has pinched my bike yet. So far so good.
Me gusta,la bici esta segura,cogi este porque tena el cable para coger o la rueda o el sillin pero es corto para la rueda,y grueso para el silln, pero bueno,el candado muy bie
Excelente de verdad se ve robusto y es de excelente calidad
Ho usato il lucchetto per chiudere il telo copri-scooter; ho trovato difficolt perch molto stretto nel passaggio dalla ruota
Uso il lucchetto per la bici. E’ molto robusto e facile da usare.
Pesa un poco pero parece a simple vista ser de buena calidad y no muy fcil de rompe
Allora, il lucchetto perfetto. L’unica cosa che non mi piaciuta che le parti in plastica che ricoprono i fori del lucchetto (quelle dove c’ disegnato il logo della Yale) si tolgono troppo facilmente e bisogna spesso rimetterle in posizione. Tuttavia questo non un vero problema, si pu risolvere anche da soli con un po’ di colla.
He comprado varios y este parece muy bueno.Me gustan las piezas metalicas que cierran el sistema.Nivel de seguridad 10.Es pesado.Lo recomiendo.
Pesa lo suyo da sensacin de fortaleza, viene con 4 llaves una de ellas con una linterna el cordon es cortito y poco grueso pero el candado es supremo
Sembrerebbe sicura ma Scopriremo pi avanti se resistente contro i ladri… fino ad ora andata bene! vero che la bici in strada viene posizionata sotto una telecamera ma anche cos ne hanno rubate! Facile da mettere e togliere. Trovo comoda la luce nella chiave che a volte diventa veramente di aiuto.
Non molto pesante..io la tengo nel cestino e non mi pesa
Mi sento di consigliarne l’acquisto
Non da molto che lo uso, ma a colpo d’occhio risulta essere robusto e resistente. Conforme alla descrizione. Arrivato nei tempi previsti.
Ottimo prodotto spero di non dover mai testare la sicurezza
Muy buena calidad relacin precio! Se nota que es un buen candado, el soporte es un poco grande y hay que tener cuidado al abrirlo para no pillarse el dedo pero es muy practico!!!
Esta cerradura de seguridad es exactamente lo que esperas en un candado. Se ve que es bastante seguro, las llaves funcionan a la perfeccin, incluso hay una que viene con linterna. Lo compr para usarlo con mi patinete Xiaomi y poder asegurarlo a las barandillas mientras estoy en el gimnasio.
Lo nico que no me gusta es que pesa casi 2kg!!!
(Versin “Mxima seguridad”) No puedo decir mucho ms que que parece robusto y fiable, de momento no ha habido comprobacin de su seguridad, y espero que no la haya. Tiene una cerradura muy cmoda, suave al girar y protegida por pestaas metlicas por fuera, y el sistema de enganche a la bicicleta para transportarlo es bueno.
La nica pega es su peso, pero por precio y robustez me merece la pena.
La sto utilizzando, solo col tempo potr dire se anti scasso 100% come promette. All’occhio robusta e comoda da utilizzare. Speriamo bene….
Lucchetto che da sensazione di robustezza.
Nessun problema particolare.
Non ho provato il supporto dato in dotazione in quanto questo mi sembra poco affidabile. Il lucchetto lo trasporto con fascia elastica al portapacchi
Consigliato, robusto e chiusura facile. Da abbinare ad altra catena per agganciare a rastrelliere o altro.
The sheer size and weight of this lock instantly tell you that it is designed not to be beaten.
It comes complete with fixings to attach to your bike, regardless of size or weight, as well as four keys, meaning it should be hard to lose every one of them. The main key is equipped with a light, which makes life much easier when you are unlocking your bike in the dark.
I’m incredibly impressed by this lock, and it now goes everywhere my bike goes.
This is a well built, solid bike lock. It is very heavy, comes with four keys and to be honest it would be a struggle to see how somebody could get through this thing. It seems well built and will be a great aid for keeping your bike safe.
I prefer U-locks to cables, they just seem a bit more secure to me. A cable invites a thief to think ‘I could cut that off…’. A big chunk of metal makes them think twice. That’s my reasoning, based on no facts or evidence whatsoever.
This new version has a standard combi lock, which to me looks like a weak point. It’s right in the middle at the bottom of the lock, so in the best position for smashing/forcing. The shackle istelf is claimed to be ‘Ultra hardened for maximum cut and impact resistance’ – but seeing as this is the lowest-grade U-lock Yale make (there are 3 ‘harder’ locks) it makes me wonder how ‘ultra’ it really is.
In use, this is a doddle. The large size makes everything easy with no faffing. I’d like the combi to be bigger (I find it hard to see in poor lighting) but obviously that would compromise the strength.
A nice feature is the rubber coating to stop it scratching your bike.
Overall I would say this is a decent lock for most situations. If I had a bike worth more than 200 I’d be getting one of the better models, but right now this is all I need.
This is a strong and very robust bike lock that might be more at home on a motor bike than on a push bike. I wanted to get a substantial lock for my Brompton, seeing as it’s so lightweight that I had a genuine concern about how easy it could be for someone to make off with it. Weighing in around 1.4kg, this needs to go in my pannier since it’s a bit uncomfortable in my back pack. So why go for something so big? Well – I’ve always been of the opinion that if someone is of a mind to try and take your bike, they’ll do it. All you can di is slow them down. This is going to need a lot of effort and sawing and will draw plenty of attention, so whilst no lock is thief proof – this will certainly make them question the worth of trying to take your pride and joy.
Feels really sturdy and is easy to take on and off quickly – nice !
This is one solid and secure bike lock. Its a beast!
It is really strong and provides excellent security for your bike.
It is rather heavy though so not the best for transporting too far.
This is just what I needed to keep our Bike safe. I actually use this whilst storing it in our Garage in case of break-ins and I’d recently lost the key to our old D-Lock so this combination version is perfect to prevent something like that happening again.
I was surprised how heavy and sturdy this lock is, it’s a high security level and perfect for what we need it for. Initial set up is easy with setting your chosen combination, it takes seconds then you’re ready to use it. I’d always use Yale, they’re a very trusted brand and all of our padlocks are Yale as they last and they’re the best we’ve tried.
Highly recommended, this feels indestructible but I see they do an even higher level of security one so whatever your needs are then they obviously have it covered, for us this more than brilliant for our usage. Would buy more in future.
This is great. It works really well and is good and heavy.
Useful for bikes and well lacking other things together…ladders etc so they are impossible to steal..
This is a very solidly built lock – I would have few doubts about the security it provides and it looks the part so it would be have to be a very confident thief that would even attempt to break or cut it. The LED in one of the keys is a nice touch – although one has to press the switch rather hard to get it to light so I am not sure how long this will last. Four keys allows for some loss over the years. There is a good frame bracket with a positive “twist and lock” action which I like – and the fitting on the lock itself that engages with the frame bracket is adjustable to give some options around mounting.
Downside? At nearly one and half kilos the benefits of paying a vast amount for very lightweight bike (the kind one especially doesn’t want get nicked) are a bit diluted by its weight. I suppose a Mars bar two less a day, or a pint less, to shed a personal kilo or so would be the healthy way of addressing this…
All in all a very high quality lock. No doubts about its capability to secure a bike against (practically all) malefactors.
Extremely solid and therefore quite heavy lock which gives peace of mind. A bit cumbersome but confidence inspiring and easy to operate.
This is a solid and weighty lock. It weighs a ton, this is not some flimsy thing, this is a high quality item.
It comes with 4 keys and you could use this to lock up a motorbike, secure a caravan with a chain, secure your shed/garage/lock up etc, it really is that good.
I cannot say anything negative about it really, its simple to use, they keys work, it wont be able to be cut through with bolt cutters, will keep your bike secure, great if you live in a high crime area.
I got this for my bike and there are lots of positives. It’s 1.2m in length (although you can get a 2.2m version). The cable is very tough and well made. With the two hoops either and you can lock down bikes or anything other items. You don’t get a lock with it so you’ll need to invest in one of those. For around a tenner it’s decent value.
This Yale YUL3C/14/230/1 Maximum Defendor U Bike Lock with Cable is a very solid and heavyweight bike lock. It feels heavy and strong and very secure. It comes with four keys, including one with a light on it, which is always a good idea. This lock will definitely deter any potential bike thieves out there. A great product.
I have a U lock from a well-known high street retailer and this Yale lock puts it to shame in every respect. Weight wise, you could some serious damage swinging this around and its construction is first rate. As I have an expensive bicycle and usually leave it at work against a lamp post with a flimsy cable lock, I get nervous. With this Yale Lock, it has served as a visible and effective deterrent. Supplied with 4 keys (no cable), this Yale lock is labelled as ‘gold’ intended for urban use hopefully meaning that only the most determine thief will spend hours trying to tackle what appears to an impenetrable lock. Still, we have ‘undesirables’ sometimes coming onto our work site (courtesy of tailgating) and on more than one occasion bicycles been targeted.
I put the Yale Lock through its paces at work. Weather wise, it appears that none of the components are susceptible to the element including hard frost (my other lock did which mean either breaking the key or leaving the bike unsecured). For a stationary locking measure, the Yale Lock is in a class of its own and its weight means you can’t really lug it around but it shouldn’t put off cyclists who don’t want to lose their prized possession.
Sold Secure Gold Rated – Independent not-for-profit organisation that rates locks, Gold is the highest standard possible
Comes with 4 keys one with useful micro light
Heavy duty U/D lock with 4 point locking mechanism
Heavy duty steel cable 1200mm long by 10mm diameter with rubberized coating
Enough of a deterrent to make the nasty people move onto another poor soul’s bike rather than struggle to deal with this beast!
CONS:
It’s super heavy – almost 2kg which is approx the same weight as a red house brick, so not suitable for cyclists unless it will stay attached to the bike rack at the end of your commute.
Other models with similar design and price also feature alarms which are triggered by movement/tampering, but few have the Gold rating at this price point.
Conclusion:
Better suited to motorcycles – there are other lighter solutions out there with comparable security ratings and similar money that would be better for cyclists
This is an excellent value lock – for the price, getting the very solid U-lock and cable is an excellent buy.The U is heavy, solid, and a good size, ideal for securing the bike.
The cable loop also has a decent heft to it.
The clip to connect to the bike was painless (and I’ve had other locks in similar range which provided no way to connect to bike) – a couple of different sizes of screw makes it very easy to secure to one of the bike tubes.
All in all, an excellent deterrent to bike thieves at a great price- highly recommended.
I liked this combination of U-lock and cable, which I need as the front wheel axle has a quick release lever.
In the kit you get a holder to put around the frame into which you secure the U-lock with a twist. You need to push a lever to release it, so it shouldn’t fly out it you over a bump. All parts are plastic dipped to reduce chance of chipping the paint.
The main key has a small LED which handy to unlock the bike in the dark. I like that the keyway in the lock has a sliding plastic cover to protect from rain. The three spare keys plus code you can keep in a safe place.
The cable is pretty chunky, so should resist casual attempts at cutting, with large loops at each end pass through the U-lock. All in all, this looks like a good set to secure a cycle when out shopping, left in bike-shed at work etc.
Having had my “station bike” the subject of a theft earlier this year when the cable lock was cut, it was time to upgrade the security. I’d always assumed my deliberately low key, relatively low value station bike would avoid the interest of the thieves, but alas no. This yale lock has been doing the business in keeping it safe since.
Pretty much what you’d expect from a U-lock. Very sturdy, good quality locking mechanism, and extra cable extension that you can loop around the wheels/saddle etc. As with all U locks, depending what you are locking to, and where it is relative to the bike frame, it can be tricky finding enough space to get the shackle in place, but it’s an inconvenience worth putting up with (IMHO) if it means you return to find your bike where you left it!
Very pleased with this lock….
Just got a new bike for Christmas, and was looking at ways of securing it. The rigid ‘U’ shaped lock seems to be the most popular method around.
This one certainly feels top quality, and it is weighty too. With a multi point locking system, and 4 keys, a soft plastic covering all round (to protect the paintwork) and a lifetime guarantee I’m guessing it will last a good while.
It comes with 4 keys, one of which has a tiny LED light to help you find your keyhole in the dark.
Great! Such a simple idea but so useful.
The frame fixing can be used in a variety of positions on the bike, but I’m guessing that most people will fix it to the seat down tube, as I did.
The fixing clamp is good and solid, with two lengths of fixing bolts to account for thicker frames. My bike is a Schwinn and I used the shorter bolts.
Once the clamp is fixed you loosen the fixing clip and rotate it into position. Then you just insert the clip into the clamp, rotate and it clicks into place.
Push the orange button and rotate the opposite way to remove it.
The key unlocks the whole fixing bar – some cheaper ones I have had have been hinged – which can make it awkward to fit round some fixing places.
It works perfectly for me, and lets me clamp the frame of my bike to the local bike parking bars.
If it lastsas long as it feels as though it will I will be very pleased.
This lock has a very strong steel loop and a heavy clasp – it looks like it would withstand quite a bit of force before giving up. It comes with a bicycle frame mount, so you can easily carry it around with you. When the lock is open, you can twist one of the end-pieces to reset the combination to any 4-digit code that you want.
Yale is a well-known security brand in the UK, and this looks pretty sound.
The police recommend using U shaped locks and tying both wheels together. This product allows you to do both. The idea is to secure one wheel (and frame) to a bolted feature, and then pass the cable through the other wheel. Both the U lock and the cable are strong enough to defeat standard bolt cutters, so unless you are unlucky enough to come across very well equipped thieves, you should be alright. Mind though the fact that this combo bolt is quite heavy to carry around in a backpack and possibly too clunky to wear on the bike all the time.
As today’s bikes tend to be precious to their owners, a really good secure lock system is important. Being a Yale lock it comes with years of high regard and you would expect this to be something special, especially at the asking price.
The lock and cable are designed and made to be ultra secure – the lock is virtually pick proof and the cable used is very difficult, if not impossible to cut through. The system comes with 4 keys and one of the keys has a built in light, very useful on dark nights. The keys use the laser cut idea where the key has indentations which means the lock is virtually impossible to pick. The lock has ‘keyway protection’ that keeps the weather out which to my mind is essential.
It has been said that the way the lock fits on the bike when not in use is a bit weak. I have no opinion on this as I carry the locking system in a bag that sits on my back – but this is only when I need to take the bike out and leave it, mostly it is just a case of out for a ride, home and put the bike away. When in the garage I still put a secure lock on as I feel the house insurance might not pay out unless the bike is secured.
I feel this system will last for many years so it makes it a good investment.
There are cheaper no-name U locks out there, but with a product like this, it pays to stick with a brand name. Like all U locks, the downside is the weight, and this pretty heavy. However that is a necessary consequence of its effectiveness. The frame mount is a little fiddly, but I’d be more like to carry the lock in a pannier anyway. It is rubber coated to avoid damage to your frame. It is simple to lock and release. The shackle is long enough to secure your frame to a post without difficulty. A very worthwhile purchase if you need to secure your bike.
For some reason I wasn’t expecting this lock to be so heavy – but it is! Part of me is reassured by the weight of it, the other part of me ponders the extra weight it adds to my bike. I always used to call these ‘D-Locks’ as opposed to ‘U-Locks’, but I think the terms are interchangeable.
This is a solid item, that’s for sure. It inspires confidence that it will (if used correctly) prevent opportunistic tea-leaves making off with your bike, and even those that are more motivated will have to have some pretty heavy-duty cutting tools to get through it (or whatever you’ve attached it do). There is a model of higher security-grading than this one, which appears to have a four-point locking mechanism instead of this model’s two-point mechanism. I don’t know the statistics behind what part of a bike lock is attached by would-be thieves – whether it’s the lock itself or the U-section, or even the frame you’ve attached it to.
The mount that you attach to your bike in order to affix the lock is fairly decent but a bit clunky and I wonder if it could have been made more simple. They recommend three different locations on the typical bike frame, but depending on the frame of your bike in question you might be restricted as to where you can put it. I do like that there are rubberised sections for the parts that are most likely to come into contact with you bike, so that reduces the likelihood of you scratching it. The full U section is metal though, with no rubberised areas.
The lock comes with 4x keys – although only 1 of them has an inbuilt LED light (which itself is a bit flickery and intermittent) – so are presumably just for emergency or to keep in a drawer. The lock itself has a little cover that helps to keep the weather out – which is thoughtful. The mechanism for this is very simple so shouldn’t go wrong.
Overall, it’s a reassuring and sturdy lock. I don’t know whether it’s worth spending any more for the 4-point locking ‘Max’ grade model above this, or if this one will suffice. At 1.2kg in weight it’s already pretty heavy, so this will need factoring in.
I’ve received the U-lock (no cable) and it is a monster. This is almost 2kg of U-lock and it shows. It’s very solid and should anyone have a go at trying to get it off, good luck to them. They’re going to be awhile.
The mount to the post of the bike could use a little bit more thought in how to make it easier to place, but other than that I’m really happy with a security lock that isn’t going to be snipped or pried off easily.
My review is for the U-lock, not the combination lock and chain. A really good solid locking unit from a reliable name rather that a generic product from an unknown manufacturer. It’s heavy too, suggesting that the metal is not something to cut through easily and I liked the plastic covering to protect parts of the bike (or what ever else is being secured). A rather generous four keys come with the lock, one has a small but bright LED light to locate the keyhole in the dark (there is no indication about replacing a used battery). Like other reviewers I found it slightly awkward to release the lock from a bike frame though I can’t think of an alternative solution to this.
The price is reasonable when considering it’s protecting something that probably cost several hundreds pounds.
This seems like a reasonably robust D lock. It is a little unusual in using a combination rather than key lock.
you can change the combination, but the included instructions on how to do so are wrong (doing it is simpler: take the D-loop out of the lock, turn the grey rubber end through 90degrees, turn the combination to your preferred setting then twist the rubber end back again). ANother thing not explained, is that onec the correct combination is dialled, you need to slide the knob with the yellow yale sybol on it to allow the D loop to be removed.
This is an inexpensive lock, so suspect it is not particularly secured
This thing is heavy! So big and hefty it would maybe do for a motorbike. It is a big U lock with a slightly fiddly clip that attaches to the bike. The key hole is well hidden and even when you find it, it looks like a screw head. I suppose I cannot tell how good this lock is until someone tries to steal my bike but the look of it is surely a deterrent and any thief would have to come exceptionally well equipped to get away with the bike with this lock on.
This is a combined U-lock and cable lock for securing a bicycle. The idea is that you use the U-lock to secure the frame and rear wheel to a fixed object, and then loop the cable through other things you want to secure, such as the front wheel or a helmet. The U-lock can be used on its own, but the cable has loops at the ends which are designed to be threaded onto the U-lock, so it can’t be used without either the U-lock or another lock, such as a strong padlock.
Both U-lock and cable are sturdy and confidence-inspiring. The cable looks like braided steel inside a tough flexible plastic sheath, and is supplied with a velcro strap to secure it when not in use. The U-lock has a hardened steel shackle 13mm in diameter, which is 23 cm long and 11 cm wide, which should be adequate to secure most bikes to lamp-posts and bike racks.
A very generous 4 keys are supplied, one of which has an LED light to help with finding the keyhole. A simple mounting bracket is also included which allows the U-lock to be attached to the frame of a bicycle for transport – this is small enough to give a lot of choice as to where it can be mounted. The weight of the complete package is around 1.5 kilos, which is pretty reasonable for something this secure. The lock has been independently tested by Sold Secure, and has a Silver rating, the second highest they award – it won’t withstand determined attack by a criminal armed with power tools, but it will effectively deter any casual thief.
This is a really good bicycle lock – not perhaps good enough for very expensive bikes in high-risk areas, but all the security most people will need. The Yale name inspires confidence, as does the feel of the lock, and the price is very reasonable compared with competing products. Recommended.
First things first: it does look very secure. The blurb says it has a “four point locking heavy duty crossbar.” Very good.
It also comes with four keys, and a key code in case you lose them all. Overkill! One of the keys has a little LED light, like a car key.
Note that the keyhole looks like a flat screw, and the keys are flat-bladed. Caused a few moments confusion as I figured out how to unlock the thing!
Now a few practicalities. It’s heavy, 1.46kg. A good thing for strength, but if you invested in a very lightweight bike, this might not be something you want to attach to it.
Second, the important thing with these types of lock is to secure the frame (not a wheel) to an immoveable object. This means you want a nice long, wide U which gives you more flexibility when positioning the bike. This U is 230 x 115mm (inside measurement) which is a little smaller than I would prefer, though OK in most circumstances.
One good thing is that the metal of the U has a rubberized sleeve, and an additional piece of rubber at the end of the U. This helps to protect your bike’s tubing from damage.
So far so good. But the one thing I am not so happy about is the clip that attaches the lock to the bike when you are riding. I would say it is over-engineered. There are several parts. A protruding tab is attached to the U and you can rotate this by releasing it with a small hex key (not supplied). This tab fits into another mechanism that attaches to the bike’s tubing. On this is affixed a rotating part whose position you can adjust by removing two screws. Once all attached and tightened, you insert the tab into the mechanism and twist until it clicks. You then have to press a tiny spring-loaded yellow rocker to release it.
It is all a bit fiddly, and I have a hunch that before thirty years is up, the little yellow rocker will have snapped or come off.
Still, there is a “lifetime guarantee”, and the lock is from Yale, perhaps the best-known name in locks, so hopefully they will look after me if necessary.
Overall I am pleased though. A solid piece of work, docked one star for the inconvenient clip-on mechanism.
A serious piece of kit. Not some 2 easy to open bike lock here – built like an armoured tank and definitely something that will deter the casual thief. Have used on my bike and it does seem very effective – will see how it copes with the British winter. Ironically it’s strength is it’s weakness – so heavy to carry in a rucksack. Overall difficult to fault but I will remark at the end of winter to see if it survived – combination lock and all – or if someone nicked it and left my bike behind!!!
Blimey – this is one hell of a heavy-duty bicycle lock. Weighing in at over 1.74 Kg – if you need bike security locks to have a deterrent effect, then this one will do the trick. It’s easy to use, and will secure bikes or even more heavy equipment. Highly recommended lock / security device.
This “U Bike Lock and cable” is a serious bit of bike locking kit. The normal U lock is a tough piece of 14mm diameter metal which comes with 4 locking keys. Then you are also provided with a 10mm thick metal cable with plastic surround. It’s not something you’d want to ride around on a push bike with but can secure it very impressively at home or, more usefully, with a moped or similar sized vehicle. Great bit of kit!
This weighs in at almost 1.5 kg. It’s absolutely solid – resistant to pick, pull, bump and drill attacks. It has a robust four point locking crossbar and the key looks more like a car key than a padlock key. There’s also a double rubber bumper for protection against scratches. This lock will secure bikes and other equipment. Completely bomb proof – just don’t lose the key (three are provided, together with a key code for backup). There’s also a number of clamping options to secure the lock to your bike when you’re riding it. Recommended.
The Yale lock comes with 4 keys and a bike fixing device, together with instructions on how/where to fix on your bike. And in answer to the 15min search from me as to where the key goes…. it goes in the little hole at the bottom of the U bar, that looks like a flat head screw…. yes, I should have used a better light to investigate.
A really heavy weight locking system for your precious items.
Four point locking heavy duty crossbar provides maximum pull protection
Ultra hardened shackle for maximum cut and impact resistance
Double rubber protection against scratches
New manual keyway seals to keep water, dirt and grit out of lock internals
Bike bracket for storage included
Supplied with 4 laser cut keys (1 with micro light)
Supplied with cable for increased securi