Heavy-Duty U-Lock Bicycle Lock by Via Velo

Rebecca Nakhoul: Pretty good and simple to use. I use it to secure my bike and the kid trailer. I recommend it.

United Kingdom on Dec 20, 2023

J: Simple and easy to use bike lock, can't go wrong with it. The mounting took me a bit because I screwed it on the wrong way but other than that it's great!

United States on Nov 21, 2023

Anna: La cadena está un poco más corta de lo que esperaba. Pero es buen producto y cumple su función.

Spain on Nov 20, 2023

Pincurchin UniPincurchin Uni: Used this bike lock and mount on my bike for several months.
Pros :
-The key and locking mechanism still works after several months.
-Quite durable

Cons:
-Lock rattles on the mount
-The bike mount broke while riding casually on empty sidewalk.
-Scratches easily
-Keyhole has a cover but not water resistant, cover is made of plastic

*UPDATE
The customer service team reached out to me, the customer support/service from this company is quite good. Reduces some worries and worth buying another in the future

United States on Nov 15, 2023

Riz K: Vert sturdy and good quality lock.A little expensive but worth it.

Canada on Nov 06, 2023

K.T.K.T.: The media could not be loaded.  This lock is pretty big, so if you have a bicycle like mine which doesn't have a perfectly level/parallel to the ground cross bar, or you have a "step-through" style bicycle, you will have to get creative with mounting this

The mount consists of two pieces - one for each side of a round pole. On my bicycle, the cross bar is at an angle. Additionally, it is an oval-ish shape so the included mount would not work on it. Also because of the angle of the cross bar, there was not enough clearance for the entire U lock to fit in that space under the cross bar and in front of the seat post.

Fortunately, the mount rotates, as does the mount's clip on the U lock itself, which allowed me to install the U lock to the side of the seat tube and under the cross bar. While riding the bike, this doesn't affect my peddling, but it does affect when I...

United States on Nov 03, 2023

Anna Braccolino: Comprato usato come nuovo...
Il gancio ad U molto comodo..non è grandissimo, al massimo ci metti una sola bici, ma è robustissimo, sicuramente se un ladro ha tempo riesci a romperlo,ma se si posa la bici per poco tempo in un posto comunque tranquillo , diciamo che fa pensare due volte al ladruncolo prima di tentare di rubare la bici.
Lo consiglio

Italy on Oct 17, 2023

Eva: J'ai acheté ce cadenas il y a bientôt 4 ans, et hormis le support qui s'est brisé, le cadenas a l'air vraiment solide et surtout dissuasif : Je n'ai pas encore perdu mon vélo... !
Merci Via Vélo d'avoir remplacé mon support et pour votre service client efficace : réponse sous 12h !

France on Mar 31, 2023

D. F.: I love this lock. My bike has been my only transportation since August of 2018, and that's how long I've had my lock. You can twist a section on the lock to cover the keyhole and prevent dirt from getting inside, but even without using that cover, the lock is just as smooth to lock and unlock as it was the day I bought it. The lock has some scrapes around the places where the U-shaped piece of metal meets the lock mechanism itself, so it has clearly done its job and prevented somebody from stealing my bike. The cable is also nice, although I don't use it often because I don't want the added weight.

My only con when it comes to this bike is the mounting system. I'd give that three stars. Over time as I rode my bike on bumpy city roads and used the mounting system, it loosened up and stopped holding the lock firmly in place (allowing it to rotate while mounted), so it would either bang against the bike or my legs. Then, about a year ago, the mounting system broke off mid-ride. The section that broke was not the piece that attaches to the bike, it was the piece attached to the lock itself. This is a small con, though, and doesn't matter too much to me as I...

United States on Jan 24, 2021

GWhiz: If you're looking for a good, solid lock this ViaVelo is a great choice. It's tough, simple to lock and flexible to mount in several locations. You may want to try mounting the lock a couple of different ways to see which will work best for your bike and riding style.

The instructions show mounting positions on the seat post, down tube and crossbar. You may find other spots that work depending on your bike's design. I think the mount works on most tubes between 20mm and 42mm. It can be a little tricky to install, so make sure to follow the directions to secure it properly. For me, the best option was mounting on the crossbar back toward the seat post. I thought there were fewer vibrations in that spot even on trail and city rides.

The lock action is smooth and the keys do not jam. It also has an onboard cap to keep your locking mechanism dry when not in use. The cable is strong and just the right length to secure your bike without being too bulky to bring along on a ride. You may need to practice the best way to use the U-lock and cable to secure both wheels and your frame. There are videos online with some great ideas if you need help with...

United States on Jan 13, 2021