Gracie master cycle review
It does make it easier to carry with you too. Much of the weight savings come from the small size, although it’s still large enough not to be a frustration when locking up. The Master Lock Mini U-Lock a great value lock which manages to combine high security and a light weight. However, it is much larger than the Master Lock U-Lock, so which is best for you really depends on how exactly you want to use the locks Verdict This lock comes with a bike mount, three keys and Oxford has a replacement key service. At the time of writing, it is the cheapest Diamond rated lock we can find – although not by too much, Oxford Shackle 14 U-Lock 260 can an RRP of £34.99. Most other Diamond rated locks are at least around £50 and can go surprisingly far into the hundreds. It is really quite good value, costing £34.96. This should help to increase the longevity of the lock, although as I’d expect that to be years, that’s not something I can really comment on in this review – there’s not been any hint of wear so far, but that’s what you would expect. With the plastic/Vinyl coating, I didn’t have any problems with my paintwork getting chipped and the dust cover feels very robust with a satisfying click as you flick it open and closed. This is quite definitely at one end of the spectrum, but it’s still not gone so far as to actually sacrifice its useability. Exactly what’s the right balance of ease of carrying and ease of locking will depend on your circumstances. The lock was still large enough that I could lock the rear wheel to the frame and an immovable object – although I did have to be a bit more careful about exactly what object I chose. That said, it would have been nice to have a bike mount included for those times when popping out and not needing to bring a rucksack. Being so small and lightweight, it was easy to carry around, fitting quite neatly in the side bottle pockets of a rucksack and not being so heavy as to unbalancing the bag.
I was quite impressed by the Master Lock Mini U-Lock. Also lacking is a bike mount for the lock, which seems a bit remiss for one so centred around portability.
Internal measurements and lockable area Master Lock Mini U-Lockįour keys are provided, which is quite generous, however there is no replacement key service, so that’s all you’re ever going to have. The barrel of the lock is protected by a dust cover, which should help the longevity of the lock. With a vinyl covering around the shackle and a plastic casing on the crossbar, there isn’t any bare metal exposed, so it should be easy to avoid scratching the paintwork of your bike when locking up. Some are a little beefier, going up to 18mm and others have quadruple locking – but evidently the Mini U-Lock’s build still succeeds in being sufficiently robust. The Master Lock Mini U-Lock features a 14mm diameter double locking shackle, which is pretty typical of a Sold Secure Diamond lock. We go by the ratings of Sold Secure in our reviews, as they have advanced and controlled testing facilities – and, at least in the UK, it’s their judgement that holds weight with insurers.
GRACIE MASTER CYCLE REVIEW HOW TO
You can read our guide on how to lock up a bike securely here. For bikes over £1,000, most insurers will typically specify that the bike needs to be locked with at least a Gold rated lock in a secure location.