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Abus Locks Granit X-Plus 54
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BikeRadar verdict

5 out of 5 stars

"The best U-lock you can buy"

By Warren Rossiter

The Granit X Plus is a long time favourite in our tests. It has a very usable size and a reasonable weight, and a simple but clever bracket is included too.

Under our first test the Abus is simply brilliant, the clever design of the shackle (square profile) means it simply will not twist or turn under leverage. The lock mechanism is protected with hardened steel, which blunts a hand hacksaw and the shackle resists this type of cutting just as well; it sailed through our five minute attack with a bit of cosmetic damage.
Under test two the power tool took about a minute and a quarter to get through one side, but again due to the clever design and of course the double-bolt lock we still couldn't free the bike. This meant we had to cut the other side too, leading to a very impressive time of over two and a half minutes. If you lock your bike with this lock, cleverly keeping one side of the shackle out of the way, this wouldn't be possible. Simply put, this is the best design available, and backed up by Abus's quality control makes the Granit X Plus the best U-lock you can buy.

 

Manufacturers description

Ideal

protection

against

theft

for

valuable

two-wheelers.

Recommended

for

securing

two-wheelers

with

a

high

risk

of

theft.

Leading

bicycle

insurers

grant

a

special

reduction

in

premiums

when

this

lock

is

used.

Lock

two-wheeler

to

a

fixed

object

(e.g.

lamppost,

road

sign,

fence).

Patented

rectangular

parabolic

shackle.

Double

locking

through

innovative,

patented

ABUS

power

cell

technology.

ABUS

X-Plus

cylinder

with

perfect

protection

against

attempted

manipulation.

Easy

to

transport

thanks

to

TexKF

Twin

universal

frame

holder

for

frame

diameters

of

21

–

80

mm.

USH

frame

holder

for

various

mounting

positions

for

circular

frame

tubes

measuring

15-35

User Reviews

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  • User review of Abus Locks Granit X-Plus 54

    I brought this lock, as I wanted total protection for my bike. I must admit that’s what I got. The lock is very solid and to be honest the best I’ve seen.

    The only slight drawback with this lock is the weight of it. It’s quite heavy. If you want a light lock to take out with you then lock your bike up, might not be most practicable? Ok if you have a road bike with option of carrying it. However I have a Mountain Bike with a water holder and even with the HEXF bracket I have nowhere feasible to mount it? If I carry the lock then I’ll have to do it in a rucksack or some other way.

    All in all if you want security then this is the lock for you!

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Granit X-Plus 54
Built by:
Abus Locks
Price:
n/a
Description:
Patented rectangular parabolic shackle. Double locking through innovative
Available Colours:
Black/Silver
Dimensions:
300mm X 108mm mm (w x h x d)
Lock Type:
D-Lock, Keyed

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