When comparing New York Legend 1515 vs Abus Granit X-Plus 540, the Slant community recommends Abus Granit X-Plus 540 for most people. In the question“What are the best bike locks for city riding?” Abus Granit X-Plus 540 is ranked 4th while New York Legend 1515 is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Abus Granit X-Plus 540 is:
This Albus u-lock is a great option if you have an expensive bike, and if you need to leave it in more dangerous areas of the city. The 'u' part o the lock is a parabolic shape instead of round, which makes cutting it with bolt cutters, car jack or saws too time-consuming to be possible. Every part of this lock is made from temper hardened steel. Any thieves would need power tools to break this lock.
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Pros
Pro Best for stationary security
The New York Legend 1515 chain is very heavy (15+lb). It's so heavy that it would be impractical to take it with you on a daily basis, but it's great to be used as a stationary lock at, for example, home or work.
Pro Great for very high risk circumstances
With a chain thickness of 15mm it's impossible to damage this lock with manual bolt cutters. If the thief is really determined, they'd have to use power tools, and it's hard not to notice someone sawing away, sparks flying at a bike chain. At the very least, this lock will buy you plenty of time, or attract lots of attention to the thief brave enough to attempt to break it.
Pro A great u-lock for high-risk circumstances
This Albus u-lock is a great option if you have an expensive bike, and if you need to leave it in more dangerous areas of the city. The 'u' part o the lock is a parabolic shape instead of round, which makes cutting it with bolt cutters, car jack or saws too time-consuming to be possible. Every part of this lock is made from temper hardened steel. Any thieves would need power tools to break this lock.
Pro Plastic coated to avoid scratches.
Pro Relatively lightweight
This lock weighs around 4 lbs, which is not the heaviest nor the lightest lock. Considering the security level, it's definitely one of the more lightweight options when compared to locks with a similar security rating.
Cons
Con Expensive
This is one of the most expensive locks, but it does seem to be worth the investment.
Con More difficult to transport than chain locks
U-locks don't generally transport well outside of backpacks or specialized u-lock holders that mount to the frame of your bike. It's a choice between having less space and more weight in your backpack or cluttering up your bike frame with an extra accesory.
Con Difficult to wrap around some objects
As with any u-lock, the shape does not bend and it could be difficult to find a place to lock your bike to.
