Myqul

I've dropped the crossbar of my Abus Granite X a couple of times and the plasic housing has come off. It easily 'snaps' back on again but will this in anyway compromise the security of the lock?

J B Bell

Doubtful. The Abus locks are decent construction. On any u-lock, the plastic is essentially there for cosmetics and to protect the finish on your bike. If you don't see any new points of entry for tools underneath the plastic, I think it's safe to assume the security is uncompromised.

J A Holman

I wish we saw more of those outside of europe... Abus rules, they are the best U-locks in the world, bar none. The Granite Extreme is twice the protection of a Krypto NYC lock, any model. A bit pricey to get for me, how much do they cost in Europe?

Myqul

I think i got my Granit X 54 230mm for about £50 (approx $100 i think). I use it in conjunction with a fagettaboudit mini u

J A Holman

Yeah the X 54 is the one I am considering ordering for about £60+shipping, it's as good as any NYC Krypto with the extra of the parabolic D ring. I don't think I actually need the protection of the Granite Extreme, it'a just my bike not the bloody space shuttle lol. That is a serious lock

Myqul

ALOT of people use em around town (London). As has happened to mine the plastic housing might fall off. I have seen a couple of others on sheffield stands without the plastic housing