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Abus Granit Futura (09) | $93.11
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Abus Granit Futura

BikeRadar verdict

3 out of 5 stars

"Neat design and easy to stow, but doesn’t offer total security"

Thu 12 Feb 2009, 4:00 pm UTCBy Simon Withers, Cycling Plus

Abus's Futura D-lock is an idea we really like. It’s long and thin enough to stow easily in a rucksack, it has the same technology as its more expensive brothers and the slim shackle is easy to fill, so if used carefully it offers a good level of security.

It resisted 30 seconds of bolt cropping, but under twisting forces it lasted only a further nine seconds – a surprise as Abus locks are usually excellent in this respect. 

To its credit, our dummy frame was heavily damaged. The Futura is a convenient, fairly light lock, not super high security but good for short use.

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Manufacturers description

Very popular with road bike owners and couriers, this uniquely narrow d lock caters for those who need to balance high secuirty with as little weight as possible. weighing under 900g, the futura 64 uses an 11mm hardened steel shackle in a compact steel body, backed up by the secure abus plus key mechanism. Now including the texkf mini bracket for complete ease of use.

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Specification

Name:
Granit Futura (09)
Built by:
Abus
Price:
$93.11

Weight (g):
959 g
Dimensions:
230mm x 67mm, 11mm shackle dia mm (w x h x d)

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