![]() Abus’ Ivera Steel-O-Flex 7200 ($65) is an interesting one, not least because it's suspiciously cheap.And if you want to also mount a water bottle to your bike, you'll have to make some tough decisions. But for some ebikes, such as the Propella, it won't fit, because the battery will get in the way and there's nowhere else you can mount it. The bracket is very secure because, unlike those from Kryptonite and Abus, it mounts to the water bottle location using bolts. It's identical to the DX that nabs one of our top spots in this guide, except it comes with a 2.2-ounce bracket that mounts to your bike's frame so that you don't have to carry it on your body while riding. This Hiplok DXF ($100) is a solid addition to Hiplok's product line.It has a 10-millimeter-thick chain and a 14-millimeter-thick U-lock to secure that front wheel, but it weighs 7.7 pounds. The Hiplok E-DX ($145) will also protect your front wheel, like the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 above.The Abus 770A SmartX ($200) U-lock incorporates a 100-decibel alarm that detects tampering and can be controlled through a mobile app, but it retails for up to $279, and its U is also a little thin at 13 millimeters.One downside is that the cloth covering doesn't cover the whole chain, so it could scratch the paint on your frame. ![]() It's very tough, but like with most chains, I recommend them more for locking up in regular spots versus lugging with you on rides. The Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Chain ($115) is a 10.8-pound monster made of 14-millimeter, six-sided chain links and a separate 15-millimeter shackle lock.Kryptonite makes a longer LS version ($145) and a smaller version, the 18-mm-thick Fahgettaboudit Mini ($148). It weighs a hefty 4.5 pounds, thanks to its 16-millimeter-thick bars. Like the Abus, the revised New-U version I tested locks on both ends of the U-bar. Kryptonite's New York U-Lock ($134) was my previous top pick, but it lost out to the Abus Granit X-Plus 540 because the Kryotonite's mounting bracket uses straps that can loosen over time or rough roads.The Evolution Ser($98) has the same 10-millimeter six-sided chain links, but it's 160 centimeters long-closer to the Abus' length-and 3 pounds heavier. ![]() The 1090's 90-centimeter length was a bit short, especially when a chain lock's main advantage over the U-lock should be a greater reach.
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