Originally Posted by
cruiserhead
that folding lock looks pretty handy but I wouldn't use it for long term locking or in heavy theft areas like NYC or metro Boston
seems pretty good otherwise but all those links and easy to twist the flat links... u lock is a lot more simple and tougher
Abus Bordo Granit X-plus has a higher protection rating than most their U-locks (15 vs 10 to 12).
The lock itself is very hard to pick on all the "Granit" series. Links seem sturdy and well made.
Even higher rating is given to their Granit and X-plus chains, but they are very bulky, heavy.
I find the folding Bordo a good compromise in terms of flexibility (you can lock around a post) and easy carrying.
The way U-locks need a thin post to tie a bicycle to makes them useless to me in many places I park my bicycles.