That may be a bit harsh.

The Abus U-Mini 401 that you suggest is rated by Abus as an 11 on their 1-to-15 security-level scale. I believe there are currently nine different Bordo locks with security level ratings from 6 to 15. (And I believe the Bordo 6000 in the video above is a 10.) FWIW, we are in a university environment. Oftentimes a student going to class in unable to find a place to use a U-lock, and a mini-U can be even more of a challenge. The locks that we sell the most of are Abus covered chains with a level 6 or higher rating. We have sold several Abus Bordo locks with security ratings of 7 to 9. I am not aware of any thefts in this area of bicycles using a Bordo lock. Of course, individuals walking around with a set of 30" bolt cutters in Oklahoma will find they are outnumbered by individuals walking around with a Glock 9mm.

-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA