OnGuard Bulldog Mini TC 5013TC

I won't reiterate what everyone else has been saying about this lock. It's a really good and sturdy lock without the weight. But there are a couple of minor complaints that I have. Con: - The lock has two… yellow covers on both ends of the lock, unlike the photo. This poses a problem because the yellow covers are plastic and tend to move around. This can lead to the cover of the holes becoming blocked and the lock cannot get in. But it is easy to move it back to the way it was, so not a big problem at all, just a minor one. - At you can see from the photo, the left side of the lock has an attachment on it that attaches to the bike. The problem with this is that the attachment slips off sometimes when the lock is unlocked. Although you can simply take the attachment off, that part of the lock is thinner than the rest of the lock, making it look weak. Overall, a very good lock, just those two minor problems.

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When it comes to bicycle looks, every choice you make is a trade off. Top of the line locks are pricey , and also heavier and more cumbersome to carry. Less expensive and more lightweight locks are easier… for a thief to bypass. Overall this particular U-lock offers a good balance of weight, security and price. In low to moderate crime areas it is perfectly serviceable on it's own. In high crime areas, it should be used in conjunction with a more robust chain lock, which would provide an extra layer of security that a thief would have to overcome. Either way, it's a good value either as a main lock in lower crime areas, or as a secondary lock in areas where bike theft is a bigger concern.

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This is an excellent little lock that I use nearly every day. The locking mechanism seems a tiny bit fragile, but as long as you're careful it should be fine. The two yellow ends on the lock eventually… began tearing so I ripped them off, surprisingly I think it looks better being all black. I feel comfortable locking my bike up overnight with this lock, and I suggest locking it based on what a previous reviewer had suggested (the back wheel through the frame triangle). The bike mount system works ok, and looks slightly cheap, but gets the job done. Overall, this is an excellent lock for an excellent price.

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