Product Description

The On Guard PitBull U-Lock features 8.4 Tons of pull strength plus higher quality lock cores.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9251 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: OnGuard
• Model: 45005005

Features

• Keyed locks include five European-style keys, (1 lighted), all tube QR mounting bracket
• Pitbull has 8.4 Tons pull strength plus higher quality lock cores
• Unique cylinder offers optimum resistance to picking and reinforced sleeve over crossbar for additional security
• 13mm ultra-hardened steel shackle provides maximum cut resistance
• $2,251 anti-theft protection offer

Customer Reviews

Great protection and quality!
I bought this to keep my bike(s) in my possession when going to the mall, bars, stores, etc. There isn't much to say other then the U lock is very hardy and heavy and the cable is a good thickness as well. It is also nice that the U Lock comes with multiple keys, and the cable comes with a velcro strap to help manage it when riding.

The visible combination of U Lock and cable alone is probably the best deterrent, although if put to the test it looks like they would hold up well. Almost all surfaces of both parts are rubberized so they'll resist scratching your bike's paint. The clasp to hang the U Lock seems somewhat iffy, but I haven't had problems yet. Overall if you want a strong U Lock with a cable to keep your front wheel or seat, this is a great combo at a pretty fair (comparatively) price.

Not This One
The lock does what a lock is supposed to do, more or less. My wife uses her bike to commute in New York City, usually locking it to a traffic sign pole outdoors while at work. In the one year plus she has had it, the lock casing is falling apart. Rain and the usual drops and knocks of life have caused the round metal housing that surrounds the key slot to fall apart. The lock mechanism itself is no longer in great shape, and I fear it will stop functioning altogether when she inserts the key, leaving her bike locked somewhere unpleasant. Her previous lock was a Kryptonite U-lock, which she had for years until she lost all the keys. As good as the lock is, it doesn't work well without a key. The Kryptonite is more expensive than this, and given her experience, apparently worth it. The extra cable here is a nice extra, but I would prefer a better lock.

Good so far, but untested
So far, the lock has worked flawlessly. This is my first u-lock so I can't compare. I didn't bother with the mounting bracket since I don't know where it would fit with my water bottle cages. Lock is VERY heavy, shipping weight was 5 lbs. Only gripe I have with it is the cylinder, which I can pull by hand and a small 2mm gap appears between the black padded parts and the silver keyhole cover part. I'm not sure if that's natural or how it will hold up if someone were to go at it with tools.