Abus Cenero 970 Key Cable Bicycle Lock (25mm x 3.25-Feet) Reviews

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Your casual thief isn't going to get through this lock. He'll need a massive pair of bolt cutters to slice through the thick cable. The locking device is heavy metal, not plastic, so no concern there. You'll get two heavy keys, with a serial number card, so there must be many thousands of key possibilities. I know nothing about lock picking, but based on the strength of everything else I assume the lock isn't easily pickable.

My only complaint, which goes along with the thick cable I suppose, is that you can only "squish" the lock down so far. I can't carry it on my bike frame because there's no where to put it without it laying on cables or getting in the way of my pedaling. I thought I could wrap it around my seat post, but no go.

I just purchased a larger under-the-saddle bag (which I needed aside from this lock). I'm hoping to squeeze this lock in, but I'm not hopeful. I'm sure this lock will come in handy somewhere, someday, just not today for my bike.

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This is our 2nd ABUS lock 2nd only because the children broke off the key in the lock of the 1st one and we needed an immediate replacement.

The best is that we are getting replacement keys sent from Germany (ABUS' headquarters) which is also available for this one. The locks come with a codecard from which new keys can be made.

I have had this kind/shape of locks from different manufacturers for many years in all kinds of weather around the globe so far this brand has lasted the longest.

As for being too cumbersome: just wear it around your waist. I have done this for > 10years for short runs as well as longer commutes in bike clothes, nice clothes as well as in suits just make sure the lock is clean/dry... had no problems ever. If the lock fails to open, well then you'll need good luck, a bolt-cutter or a waist that is not too large (mine is around 32 to 34 inches) and you just wiggle it down it never slid down by itself, though, so this is a really convenient way of carrying it around.

And we still have all our bikes.

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I really do not know what to say here. This is lock which i hope is never tested by a bike thief looks like it will work. Just wish it was a tad longer.

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Friends say this lock is overkill, but I've had this lock for two years and have not had a bike stolen in that time, likely because it's the thickest, most difficult to break lock at the bike racks! This lock is wonderful for locking up one bike (frame & front wheel) to a non-standard bike rack (like a light post, parking meter, etc), which is great because my city doesn't have enough bike racks around. I can lock two road/cyclocross bikes to a bike rack or similar thin metal structure, frames only, no wheels.

Of course, this lock is heavy and it's a little unwieldy as it doesn't bend easily, but it's a trade off I'm willing to live with because ultimately it keeps my bike safe from terrible bike thieves.

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This thing is huge...and heavy, but I think that's what I wanted. I live in the city (LA) and there are creative bad people who steal bikes. I have to use my camel pack to carry it, but I still have my bike and that's all that matters...