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E-Bike Locks · ABUS

ABUS Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 Folding Lock

Folding locks solve the problem U-locks have on e-bikes: fat tubes, rear racks and awkward parking posts. The Bordo 6500 uses thick hardened-steel links with protected rivets, packs into a holster that bolts to bottle bosses or straps to the frame, and opens wide enough to wrap a wheel, frame and pole together. It is among the strongest folding locks tested, though any folding design still gives up some security to a good 18 mm U-lock at the rivets. For e-bikes parked during the workday or at a campus rack, the combination of reach and carry convenience is why it sells so well.

E-bikes with fat tubes that U-locks cannot reach aroundCommuters who want a lock that lives on the frameLocking to odd-shaped racks and postsRiders who prioritize convenience with strong security

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Key considerations

  • Rivets are the weak point of any folding lock
  • Heavier than it looks
  • Holster needs frame space — check bottle bosses on your e-bike
  • The lock rattles in some holsters on rough pavement

Pros

  • Long reach
  • Compact when folded
  • High rating for a folding lock
  • Quality ABUS cylinder

Considerations

  • Not as strong as the best U-locks
  • Premium price
  • Links can get gritty

Features & specifications

Link thickness5.5 mm
Security ratingSold Secure Gold

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