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Master Lock Street Fortum Bonus Pack | $42.80
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Master Lock Street Fortum Bonus Pack

BikeRadar verdict

2 out of 5 stars

"For the money, the Master Lock Street Fortum Bonus Pack is an okay buy"

Thu 26 Nov 2009, 2:00 pm UTCBy Warren Rossiter, What Mountain Bike

The Fortum looks to be an excellent deal – a sturdy U-lock and cable for under £30 seems great – but we were a little wary.

The last time we tested the Fortum, we severed the shackle in under 20 seconds and then simply rotated the shackle outwards.

This time we approached the lock with plenty of confidence, but the material of the shackle has been changed since we last tested it, and its crop resistance is now pretty good.

Our croppers put a significant dent in the shackle but didn’t sever it. We then levered the shackle and it cracked in less than two minutes, allowing us to rotate the lock mechanism enough to remove the frame.

Not great, but a significant improvement over the previous test sample we tried and that gives us confidence that Master Lock are improving their products.

The Fortums are nowhere near the best locks available but, for less than £30 and with a 1.2m cable, it’s not all bad news.

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Manufacturers description

This selection of D-Locks offers a solution for every application. Whether you are looking for affordable protection or optimum security, there is the perfect product. The hardened steel and special steel alloy shackles will resist the strongest attacks and their tumbler cylinder locking is both anti-drill and anti-pick. Furthermore, with the added feature of a dust cover you can leave them out in the elements with confidence. In fact, we are so sure that the mechanism won't fail that we have covered it with a Lifetime Guarantee against mechanical defaults. Features: • 280mm shackle, 110mm shackle clearance • 13mm Hardened Steel high performance shackle offers added protection against cutting • Thermoplastic cover prevents scratching • Double Locking cylinder for superior pry resistance • Innovative rotating keyway dust cover for optimum weatherability • High Security tumbler cylinder for added pick resistance • 1.2m braided steel cable for strength and durability - ideal for securing quick-release front wheels • Carrier Bracket included for convenient storage • Lifetime Guarantee

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Specification

Name:
Street Fortum Bonus Pack
Built by:
Master Lock
Price:
$42.80

Description:
Keys: 4 Key replace: Yes Rating: Sold Secure Gold Weight: 1.8kg incl. cable and mount Dimensions: 360mm length, 75mm diam. Guarantee: Lifetime Extras: Cable, bracket
Weight (g):
1500 g
Weight (kg):
1.8 kg

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