OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U-Lock and Extra Security Cable
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Description of OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U-Lock and Extra Security Cable
Popular shackle length with extra locking options provided by the included 4 foot fully coated, braided steel cable.Keep your bike safe while visiting theft-heavy neighborhoods with the OnGuard Bulldog DT U-lock, which comes with an extra security cable. The Bulldog DT offers a 13mm hardened steel shackle that provides maximum cut resistance, along with an X2 double-bolt locking mechanism that locks to two sides of the bar, providing added strength and high pull resistance. The pick-, pull-, and drill-resistant M-Cylinder delivers even more protection, with a BumpBlok mechanism that renders bump keys useless. Similar to the tumbler systems found on high-end European autos, the M-Cylinder has more than 100,000 possible key combinations. These tumblers won't turn unless the key is properly inserted, protecting both the key and tumbler from damage due to misuse. The lock mechanism is also completely encased in ultra-hardened steel to resist drilling, picking, or pulling, while an integrated dust cover protects the internals from moisture and debris.
As a bonus, the Bulldog DT includes a heavy-duty, extra-flexible 10mm steel cable, letting you double your protection or lock up another bike on the same rack. Other features include an all-tube, quick-release, multi-position mounting bracket, protective coatings on the cross bar and shackle, and a tough vinyl cable cover. The Bulldog DT comes with five laser-cut keys, one of which has an LED micro-light to help you open the lock after dark. OnGuard believes so strongly in the Bulldog DT that it offers an anti-theft protection offer of $1,501 for bikes and $501 for power sport vehicles.
Sports reviews of OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U-Lock and Extra Security Cable
Customer Review: Great U-Lock and Cable Combo!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This u-lock and cable combination fit the bill perfect. It was only about $25 which I thought was a great price for a u-lock, cable, mount kit and 5 keys. I love everything about this except the fact that I wasn't able to fit it inside my frame to mount it. I would have to remove my water cage but I wasn't gonna do that either. So, I just toss this in my backpack along with the cable. There are other options to mount the u-lock but didn't like those options. The cable is pretty thick and just the perfect length to be able to loop my front wheel and through the seat and to the u-lock. At first it wasn't long enough but I ended up lowering my seat and that seemed to help. The keys they give you are pretty thick and are almost like a car key. They don't seem fragile but with force might bend when trying to open or close the u-lock. At first I was having problems with u-lock and keys. I noticed that if the U shaped part of the lock is not pushed all the way to the locking mechanism it will not lock. You might break your key if you force it. So after trail and error if you push it in all the way then you will not having any problems locking or unlocking. I lock my bike at the bus station and works well for my needs. I have seen some bikes with missing seats or missing front wheels. Before I would take my seat with me on my backpack and I would take my front wheel off and lock it with the back part. Overall I like the u-lock and cable and would recommend to anyone.Customer Review: Nice lock, with a good price, tumblers needed graphite....
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Nice cheap U bolt lock and short cable for the money.
Added lock graphite powder to the lock because the pin tumblers seemed dry.
You need to do this once a year as maintenance on any lock. You can buy it at Lowe's.
I have used ground up pencil lead as a substitute for the real stuff.
The key is keyed so it will only slide in one way, i.e it is not symmetrical. Used
fingernail polish to mark one side of the key and marked the side of the
lock near keyhole so I could tell how to insert it.
This review was based on correcting what other buyers complained about. This was basically the key was too thin, it broke, the key was hard to turn. Yes the key is thin, this is to stop picking, it is not a design flaw. You need to slide it in correctly, read the short review, it goes in one way, color code the thing, or you will twist it too hard trying to make it work, and break the key off. Yes, the lock was dry. Read where people put oil in it, bad idea, worst in freezing weather. Oil in a lock will ruin it, as you ride dirt will get in it, you will grind the cylinder and tumblers up. Put oil on you finger, stick it in the dirt, see the problem? Freezing weather will turn the oil into a hard like glue, will break the key, or just not open.
Customer Review: Solid so far...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This lock has kept my mountain bike safe around the Berkeley area for the past month. Usually I lock the back wheel and its brakes, then loop the cable through the front wheel and "2nd frame". My bike has a frame similar to [...] - so it is difficult to lock with the traditional locking techniques.
Other reviewers mentioned problems with the keys. I haven't had these issues yet, but I never force the key. There have been a couple of instances where the keys would not turn - usually the problem is from trying to lock the bike around something too large (slightly stretching the lock) or not having completely fitting the lock into the "U" part. Once I fix the problem the key turns easily.
You get five keys - one of them has a built in flashlight. You also get a code card. This lets you register your keys, then they can send you replacements if you ever need one. There is also an anti-theft offer, BUT you must register within 15 days by sending them your receipt for the lock and a receipt or appraisal of your bike value. There are a bunch of rules that also negate the anti-theft offer (must report theft to police in 72 hrs, lock must not have been broken by power tools), you can find the whole contract on the OnGuard Website.
Customer Review: Great lock, safe and secure
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have owned the lock for about 18 months now, and so far its kept my bike safe. I live and work in high-risk-of-bike-theft parts of the city and I am very impressed with the lock. I know the lock has been attacked at least twice - the first time, it was the mark of a drill-bit on the barrel of the lock and the second - the U-part of the lock has abrasions/shearing from what I guess was a pick/lever. As you can tell from my happy review, neither worked.
The mount onto the bike frame is not great, I have attached it to the seat post and that seems to work fine.
The only big problem/flaw I have faced with the lock is jamming. Before you dismiss the lock altogether, read on.. the U-part of the lock has attached to it a ribbed piece that fits into a groove on the frame-mount. When this ribbed piece pushes up against the barrel of the lock, it jams the key-turning mechanism. The only way to get it loose is to push the ribbed part back towards the bottom of the U, it takes all of 2 secs to do. Its a pain sometimes but I don't think its a big deal.
I would buy the lock again, not just because its saved me a couple of times, but also because the lock is a good fit for my mountain bike.
Customer Review: Great Product, Without Any Flaws
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
First of all, I don't agree with the ones telling that the keys are inappropriate. I have no problem with the keys. You should try some 'special' tricks for breaking the key!
Everything is perfect with this u-lock. It's long enough to provide you enough space for locking your bike's frame and tire to a bike rack at the same time. This provides much more security.
It's short enough to prevent thiefs to comfortably work on.
It's thick enough to prevent thiefs to break or cut.
The locking system is reliable and durable enough to use for many years.
It also has a protection coverage to prevent dust, humid and stain inside the locking system.
Last but not the least: This product offers you an extra security cable with an incredible price of $30!!!
Do not hesitate buying this great u-lock. You will never regret.