OnGuard Rottweiler 5026 Bicycle Armored Lock
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Manufacturer: OnGuardBrand: OnGuard
Model: 45005026
Color: --
Product features:
- 39" x 20mm
- Eleven81 Comfort Gelfoam Seat Cover
- Planet Bike A.R.C Anatomic Relief Bicycle Seat Cover (Hybrid)
- Eleven81 Cruiser Gelfoam Seat Cover
- Selle Royal Gel Bicycle Saddle Pad/Cover - Small - 4002 - S1900101
- Planet Bike A.R.P Anatomic Relief Bicycle Seat Cover (MTB)
Sports reviews of OnGuard Rottweiler 5026 Bicycle Armored Lock
Customer Review: Excellent Theft Deterrence, Average Protection.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Over the years, I have used nearly a dozen different bicycle locks ranging from cables, U-locks, chains, and armored cables from a variety of different makes including Kryptonite, Planet Bike, and OnGuard. The truth is, a determined bicycle thief with the right tool and time on their hands will defeat any lock, but I've come to realize and appreciate that the relative level of protection a lock provides can be more important than the absolute protection. By absolute protection, I am referring to how difficult it would be to defeat a lock, and by relative protection, I'm talking about how secure your lock is compared to the measures employed by the bikes around yours. Thieves prefer to take the path of least resistance, so even if your bike were only parked upside down, it would be relatively better protected than an identical bike leaned against a post. (Obviously, if your bike is solitary or happens to be disproportionally attractive, expensive, etc, then relative protection is meaningless and you will have to rely on strong absolute protection and good locking methodology!)
Overall, the OnGuard Rottweiler 5026 is a well made lock that feels sturdy and definitely offers better protection than most traditional cables while still remaining reasonably portable. While it looks burly, keep in mind that it's the lightest of the armored cables sold by OnGuard and only has a ~15mm thick cable underneath the steel links. From a relative protection perspective, if the bikes you park next to are protected by cheap cable locks, the armored cable will be a fantastic deterrent. However, if the other bikes are protected by U-locks or big chains, watch out! Know that there are plenty of tougher locks under the sun, and that the Onguard Rottweiler 5026 is not particularly good in terms of absolute protection. (For reference, Kryptonite's New York Fahgettaboudit lock has an 18mm hardened steel shackle, and Kryptonite classifies its 25mm thick traditional cable lock as a mere theft deterrent!)
Personally, I use the Rottweiler 5026 as a secondary lock. I have a U-lock as my primary lock for the rear wheel + frame + immovable object, and non-quick release skewers for the front/rear wheels + seat post. I only use the Rottweiler 5026 to secure the front wheel + frame, or to lock my bike to things that are too big for my U-lock. In my application, I'm very happy with the OnGuard Rottweiler 5026, but then again I don't rely on it for primary protection. I've had generally good experiences with OnGuard locks and I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of OnGuard Rottweiler 5026 Bicycle Armored Lock
Steel jacketed cable with vinyl cover. 5 keys included.Bike Locks
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