ABUS GRANIT SUPER EXTREME 2500: THE BIKE LOCK OF EXTREMES

In times when high-quality e-bikes and cargo bikes rise in price above five figures and as such are considered high-value objects, special security measures are necessary. This is especially true for large cargo bikes, as they often have to be left outside unattended overnight and cannot simply be stored in the basement. The risk of theft is therefore much higher, and in recent months it has become apparent that attempted theft using a battery-powered cordless angle grinder is becoming increasingly popular – metropolitan areas such as Berlin, London and Chicago are particularly affected.

In response, ABUS has developed a lock equipped to handle this aggressive type of attack. It is based on the proven and most secure U-lock in the ABUS bike lock range and a standard-bearer of technology, the GRANIT X-PLUS 540. This lock has proven in many independent tests that it sets the standard when it comes to security. In an intensive development process, the U-lock was refined and its resistance significantly improved.

This improvement of the lock “Made in Germany” was made possible by the use of a special material made of Tungsten Carbide, one of the hardest materials in the world, which is mainly used for the parabolic shackle reinforced to 27 mm and the lock body and which defies the flexible angle grinder.

Its surfaces are so refined that it visibly makes the disc of the angle grinder desperate and wears down significantly, requiring the disc to be replaced or replaced multiple times – the thief will shy away from this effort and look for something easier to open.