ABUS BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the ABUS BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
9 reasons to buy
- ABUS offers the BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 in two lengths: 33.47” and 43.3”.
- Tests show the lock offers good protection against bolt cutters.
- A professional lock picker calls the BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 "a tricky little pick" that provides are fair amount of security.
- This lock receives a Gold rating from third-party tester Sold Secure and 2/5 stars from EU-based tester ART.
- An expert praises the lock’s durability after three years of regular use.
- Experts and most owners appreciate the lock’s flexibility to fit around oddly shaped anchors and lock the frame and wheel at the same.
- Testers say the included mounting bracket is secure and easy to install on the frame using the straps. The bracket for the shorter lock can be installed on standard bottle cage mounts.
- Owners confirm that the protective silicone coating prevents frame scratches.
- One of the two included keys has an LED light.
4 reasons not to buy
- The 43.3” lock’s bracket can’t be fixed to water bottle mounts, and buyers complain that this isn’t mentioned in the product specs.
- Some owners find it fiddly and time-consuming to use this lock, especially compared to a U-lock.
- The BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 is expensive for a folding lock with a Gold Sold Secure rating.
- Both versions of this lock are heavy.
Bottom line
The ABUS BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 is a heavy-duty folding bike lock that comes in two lengths: 33.47” and 43.3”. It receives Sold Secure’s Gold rating and 2/5 stars from ART, signifying it provides “quality protection against bike theft.” Experts praise the flexible locking possibilities and long-term durability. Both versions include a mount, but the larger lock can’t be attached to bottle cage mounts. Some reviewers find the lock fiddly and time-consuming to use. While the BORDO GRANIT XPlus 6500 offers good protection for a folding lock, it’s heavy, pricey, and insufficient for high-risk situations.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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