While there are cheaper imitations available, Abus' build quality and reliability mean the genuine articles are a good long-term investment. It’s plastic coated to prevent it from damaging your bike's paint, and it folds up very neatly for pocketing or clipping into the Bordo bike mount. It is fitted with hardened steel rivets and an automatic cylinder lock, meaning it still gets a ‘level 7’ security rating from Abus, on a scale that goes up to 15.Īt 85cm long fully unfolded, there’s plenty of length in the links to lock your bike and wheel around chunky street furniture, and the linkage design is much easier to thread around railings than a D-Lock. Joints are vulnerable to tooled-up attacks -In losing weight, the 'Lite' gave up some securityĪbus was one of the pioneers of folding linkage locks and the Bordo range is absolutely vast, spanning the ultra-secure Granit Plus to the colour-coded, combination locked U-Grip Combo.Īs the 'Lite' name suggests, this lock uses six slimmer, lightweight bars to come in at half the weight of some of the bigger Bordo’s.
Our separate guide on how to lock a bike will walk you through the proper practice to prevent your bike from being stolen, but if you're in need of advice on what to look out for when shopping, head to the bottom for our guide on how to choose the best lightweight bike lock for your needs. Alternatively, scroll down for our pick of recommended lightweight bike locks.
Some prioritise protection, offering great levels of resistance against theft at the expense of weight, while others are hyper lightweight, portable and low cost, serving merely as a deterrent for opportunist thieves. The best lightweight bike lock for you will very much depend on where you intend on leaving your bike, for how long, and to an extent, the type and value of the bike being left, but in this guide, we've listed options for all.
Lightweight bike locks, on the other hand, strike a balance between protection and portability. The best bike locks are often full-sized, full-security chains and U locks, but while this usually means great protection, they are often so heavy that carrying them even short distances can be a major issue.