Oxford Magnum U-Lock Solid Secure Gold Motorbike / Bike Lock £29.99 @ Decathlon
Oxford Magnum Solid Secure Gold rating U-lock RRP £64.99 now only £29.99 at Decathlon!!!
This is for the 34cm version. (smaller size is still £57 on amazon)
Has had really good reviews and has a GOLD solid secure rating!
Don't know how legit it is, but is backed up with a £1000 anti-theft guarantee.
I just bought one in their Glasgow store and they had aloads left!
Product Info:
Sold secure gold approved
£1000 anti-theft guarantee
Ultra strong double locking mechanism
Hight tech pick resistant locking system
Maximum Security U Lock
170 x 315mm with bracket
5 minute attack tested
16mm thick alloy steel U-bar
5 year guarantee - your assurance of quality
Double locking mechanism with 100,000 different key combinations
Review:
http://www.goinggoingbike.com/blog/review-of-the-oxford-magnum-u-lock/
All Comments (17)
Jump to unread Post a CommentAlso what is the weight of the thing?
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PFS - £5.99
Royal Mail - £3.99
Also what is the weight of the thing?
Cheers
I got it in-store, it is online, but sure there is a delivery charge?
Also what is the weight of the thing?
Cheers
I got it in-store, it is online, but sure there is a delivery charge?
Dunno - you posted the deal - why don't you help us out?
Once added to basket it was too much hassle to find that out thanks.
And Oxford are not well regarded on a lot of locks...
It was too long for what I needed, the 340cm length meant it wouldn't fit on its carrying bracket inside the frame of the bike I wanted it for, as it was only a 20" frame. The advice on the web is to fill any unused space in D-locks with front wheel, helmet or whatever, because some thieves use a stubby bottle jack placed parallel to the lock body to snap the shackle. There's a photo on the forth page of this article showing the technique. http://www.ctc.org.uk/resources/Magazine/200803042.pdf
Voting hot because it was the best price I could find it for, and a good price for a gold rated lock. If you do find one cheaper on another website, check the key is not tubular, as I found one or two places apparently still selling the old model.
I ended up with a standard length Kryptonite myself.
Edited By: melted on Aug 23, 2012 18:22: wrong page no
Edited By: abar121 on Sep 07, 2012 17:03
http://www.lfgss.com/thread17938.html
There are some alternatives suggested in that thread (GRP 18mm one @ £16.50 particularly good for people who can get to London)
Lighter locks don't tend to do well against anything but opportunist scallywags with no equipment. Sadly bikes go missing from just about everywhere these days, it's not just a city thing :(
There are some alternatives suggested in that thread (GRP 18mm one @ £16.50 particularly good for people who can get to London)
I'm sceptical about cheap chinese locks, but there's what appears to me to be a knock-off of the Oxford magnum on ebay for £17
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220739322249&clk_rvr_id=375731727897
manufacturer's site:- http://www.china-lockset.com/test/gsl/prouductven.asp?id=552
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Security-Hardened-Steel-U-lock-Bike-Motorbike-moped-gate-U-Lock-/140827265332?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item20c9f58934
I make no claims about the security of the lock mechanism but you don't get much more visual deterrent for the money than an 18mm shackle with neon yellow band.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Lock-Innovation-Programme-Chain/dp/B002Z7EE3U/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1347054793&sr=8-38
in reviews I added my video how unbelievably easy it is to open this idio...ic lock from mastrerlock
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-Evolution-Mini-Unisex-Bicycle/dp/B004C94T84/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_5
However, if you're after a smaller, lighter lock than the Oxford, then the kryptonite Evolution Std is gold rated and less than £30 http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/kryptonite-evolution-series-4-sold-secure-gold-d-lock-29-95-delivered-mtb-direct-1289251