ABUS Combiflex 2501 cable lock, 72499

Good quality, easy to use and light.

This little device is very light (53g) and easily fits in the rear pocket of my cycling top.It feels well made. the mechanism is slightly finicky but works fine.The wire is very thin, you could probably cut through it with a strong pair of scissors and certainly a pair of pliers, so I wouldn't use it leaving my bike on a stand in town, for instance. However, for coffee stops when I always feel slightly anxious about leaving my bike outside, this is perfect, enough to deter the casual thief.pictured with a tube of lip balm for comparison

I was torn how many stars to rate this. Based on the product alone I would give it five stars. Build quality is good and it works well. It is exactly what I needed - a very light lock to keep in my bag at all times, to lock my Brompton to luggage rack bars whenever I need to sit further down the train carriage. The build quality is perhaps not surprising since it is made by Abus, a very reputable brand.However, I am docking a star because it was an absolute nightmare figuring out how to set the combination. The instructions in the packaging were completely useless - after reading and re-reading but getting nowhere I nearly sent it back. Eventually, I pieced it together watching youtube videos (in German) of two slightly different but related locks also made by Abus. In case it helps anyone else, here is how to do it:1. While on the currently set combination (i.e. 888 at the side when new) push the cable into it's storage hole (i.e. unlocked and fully retracted) until it sort of 'clicks'. By this I mean when retracted, you can push the cable end in a bit further than you expect. Apparently this activates some sort of button.2. While holding the cable end pushed in to the retraction storage hole, i.e. in this slightly recessed position, set the desired combination. Note it is crucial to keep pushing on the cable end to keep it in this recessed position while you set the new combination. Let go.3. Hold the side red button to pull the cable out. Let go of the red button and plug the cable end in, i.e. lock it.4. Now the combination will be set. Press the side black button to unlock it.

Good neat lock

Easy to use, versatile adjustable size. I use it to connect two cupboard knobs together to provide secure storage in a holiday let.

I bought this as just a simple I need to hop into a toilet somewhere or fill up my bottle when cycling. I am sure it will do the job for that (in the countryside). However, it does feel flimsy - yes light/small - but flimsy it's much like an oversize plastic Christmas cracker toy which tbh I find paying just over £16 a bit much so don't really feel its value for money. The instructions on how to set a unique code are useless - basically, where are they? General usage instructions have been done cheapy too; so get a magnifying glass even if you don't normally wear glasses and have perfect vision - instructions soo tiny it's hard to read.

Very handy and useful to have in your bag/jacket. Only should be used for quick stops where you don’t lose sight of your bike for long as the cable is light gauge, it’s not to be a 2kg chain.But I like it and gives some peace of mind acting as a deterrent.

Good quality a little expensive but trusted brand. Bought for handy coffee shop stop lock. Very light weight neat compact for jersey pocket. Would not stop determined thief but prevents someone just walking off with your bike. The 900mm cable version may be more versatile for little extra weight. Overall a good choice.

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Chiaramente serve per legare casco o bici mentre sei al bar a prende il caffè, un minimo di protezione al posto di non avere nulla ma piccolo e pratico , al momento sembra funzionare senza incertezze.

super

Utilise lors d’un road trip en moto, super pratique pour sécuriser le sac rester sur la moto. Possibilité de bloquer plusieurs fermeture éclair.

Fa bene il suo lavoro , molto comodo leggero ma allo stesso tempo resistente !