ONGUARD Mastiff 8019 Bike Chain Lock & Shackle U-Lock (Sold Secure Gold)

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We would always recommend shopping around as you can usually level up on the Sold Secure rating for similar pricing if not a bit more, for added protection. The OnGuard Mastiff 8019 uses a 42″ (106cm) long titanium hardened steel chain. This chain is made up of multiple 10mm hexagonal links. That same year, cyclists from one state began to file a disproportionately large amount of claims. New York. Kryptonite temporarily suspended the ATPO in New York and got to work straight away. Weighing 6.94lb (3.15kg) the Mastiff is more suited to stationary use, but if you’re feeling fit, you can carry the mastiff whilst you ride.

As long as you re-lubricate the chain’s cylinder and internal mechanism, I doubt you’ll have any problems with this product over a lifetime. Be aware though, registering directly through OnGuard is for US customers only! How secure is the OnGuard 8020 Mastiff? Secondly, because you can wrap them around your seat post or top bar, they can be easier to transport.If you’re on a tight budget and don’t have the money to afford the Fahgettaboudit Mini or the OnGuard Brute, this is one of your next best options. A 99% waste diversion rate within their factories is one accolade I was impressed by, alongside a 50% share of renewable energy in their energy mix. As I briefly covered earlier in this ABUS CityChain 1060 review, the keyhole of this chain is guarded by an automatic keyhole cover. That's not say they can't be cropped though. They can. 14 mm chains can conceivably be cut by the very biggest bolt cutters. But it takes a experienced thief, of considerable weight who is also able to get the chain in the right position.

This sheath absorbs water if left exposed to the elements, so if you’re transporting the chain in your bag, you may want to carry a plastic bag in bad weather. Even though the Fahgettaboudit uses high-quality corrosion-resistant metals, I’d recommend cleaning & lubricating it every month. In which case I would say you only need the 8001 to protect your frame (and one wheel) if you use a bike stand. They both come in a variety of lengths. But I recommend you go for the shorter chains and wrap them tightly around your top tube rather than using longer chains to secure your wheels as well. Our ranking system The TopChoice.co.uk Team selects top-of-the-line items from a wide selection and conducts rigorous evaluations on almost all the products available on the internet. We rank each product based on how well it matches our criteria.But whether you use a 7, 8 or 9 mm chain make sure you keep it as far from the ground as possible. In fact I would only use chain like this wrapped very tightly around the top tube. So you use something else to secure the wheels. The 1060’s 10mm (9.9mm) hexagonal chain links will protect your bike from small to medium-sized bolt cutters, a standard weapon of choice for bike thieves. If you only use it to secure your frame (tightly wrapped around your top tube), you can keep the chain shorter (and lighter). And even more significantly: it will be further from the ground so it will be much harder for a thief to crop it. Yes the OnGuard 8019 is a pretty secure chain. As are the Kryptonite Evolutions. They can both be cropped though. That’s not to say you shouldn’t buy either of them. They’re both pretty secure. Just not top level.

Embroidered nylon chain cover protects paint and finishes, embroidered logo won’t flake or wear off Just to drive this point home, the 8020 Mastiff offers you the same practical level of protection as the 7 mm Kryptonite Keeper or the 6 mm Hiplok Lite. For this review, I’ve been using the CityChain 1060/85, which measures 85cm (33.5″) long and weighs just 2.07kg (4.56lb). Much better to get your bike covered under your house insurance or take out specialist bicycle insurance instead. OnGuard 8020 Mastiff Review Summary

Links with diameters less than 10 mm can be cut relatively easily with medium sized bolt cutters if the thief can get the chain in a good position.

But I don’t want to pay this much money and carry this much weight around, in return for psychological protection alone! At the moment Kryptonite make two versions of the Kryptolok. The Series 2 is the original and is rated Sold Secure Silver. The New-Uis well, new(!) and is Sold Secure Gold.And for me, the choice would be between the Hiplok, Kryptonite or Abus chains, because the OnGuard 10 mm chains are strange prospect... Co-molded crossbar cover protects finishes and all-metal endcaps provide protection against hits and drops Instead of taking the maximum profit route, they provide high-quality, durable products that last longer than other brands whilst offering a great user experience. They use inside information from the police and insurers to keep their tools and methods up to date