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Add to SafariWhen comparing Kryptonite New York Noose 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 Kryptonite New York Noose is ranked 5th. 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 A great chain lock for high-level security
The New York Noose has a Sold Secure rating of Gold. The chain links are 12mm thick, and are six sided instead of round, which makes them impossible to cut with manual bolt cutters. Given that any thieves would need to use power tools to break this chain, it will buy you plenty of time to save your bike, and it will also deter most thieves from stealing your bike.
Pro Less weight for the same length
The New York Noose gets its name from the cinch loop- you can wrap the chain around your object of choice like a noose. This allows for nearly the same usable length as a standard chain lock, but without the actual extra chain links, which means less bulk for you to carry.
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 Heavier than similar security-level locks
At 6.7 lbs it's not the easiest to carry with you on a daily basis.
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.
