While I only awarded the Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 4 out of 5 stars when I tested five of the best angle grinder-resistant bike locks early this year, it really only fell short in two areas. Let me explain...
The first of which was its performance in the angle grinder test itself. This testing was so close, almost too close to call. None of the locks failed; it was nearly impossible to differentiate them, as the cut depths differed by mere millimetres.
The second was the cost of the Super Extreme. Not only did it come in third in the angle-grinder testing, but it was also the third most expensive overall. Again, this was also highly nuanced, as you get the excellent rack mount, which is an additional purchase on the Litelok X3, making it more expensive than the Abus.
Overall, the Granit SE is exceptional value; it was the second lightest, and as I already mentioned, with the rack mount, you don't notice that weight over the OnGuard Rocksolid. For many, the real selling point over the OnGuard is its far more usable reach.
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Let us delve into the details. As I mentioned, the Abus Granit Super Extreme only weighs 2.1kg/4.6lbs and, given it comes with a mount to pop straight on a rack or, as claimed by Abus, on your frame, that weight becomes irrelevant. Its 27mm shackle, made of what Abus calls 'Wolfram Carbide', is effectively heavily engineered Tungsten Carbide.
Overall, the Granit SE offers a locking area of 220cm²/33.5 in², which translates to the inside dimensions of the lock being approximately 22cm/8.6 inches long by 10cm/4 inches wide. It is rated by Sold Secure as Diamond level for pedal cycles.
In use, the Abus causes little fuss. It feels solid to use, and there is little to no play in the shackle, which generally makes it feel like a well-manufactured product. I think for most, Abus is a known entity, and that alone will be enough to sway you either way.
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