Via Velo 15mm Heavy-Duty Bike U Lock with Steel Cable for Maximum Security

DAN: Good size and quality. Got it on sale. Worth the money.

Canada on Oct 21, 2023

William K. Wilson: Compared to my Kryptonite Keeper lock (25 x 10 cm inner shackle area), this Via Velo lock (23 x 11.5 cm) greatly simplifies (1) attaching bike frame, front wheel, and big backpack to large-diameter posts of bike racks and (2) positioning the lock far off the ground; otherwise one arm of bolt cutters can be placed on a small stool while the thief places all his weight on the other arm to quickly cut the lock. The Via Velo lock is 14% heavier, with a 13 mm vs. 12 mm OD steel shackle (minor differences). Also it lacks the Kryptonite Keeper's loose rubber shackle covering, which kept sliding off and got lost within a week. Two minor negatives: The unwanted Via Velo cable is hardly more theft resistant than my tight wheel nuts, and its mounting to the shackle is a nuisance (hope I can saw it off without damage). Also, the very sharp key cuts holes in my pants pocket; solved by carrying the key snugly inserted into thin 9-mm OD latex tubing.

United States on Jul 06, 2021

Carlos Guillermo: El lock U esta genial hasta estoy pensando en comprar otro, el porta candado U se acopla muy bien en la bicicleta es muy funcional! de rápido acceso, el único pero que le pondría es que hay que
buscar un poste no muy grueso para poder bloquear la bici, esto. por el tamaño pero para ello esta la cadena incorporada aunque no la recomiendo se corta fácil. De ahí esta excelente producto.

Mexico on Feb 18, 2020

Shelley A. JohnsonShelley A. Johnson: The lock is definitely sturdy. Works smoothly and I do like the three keys.

I have a RAD Rover fat tire with fenders. This lock will not allow you to use the “U” through the back tire and attach it to a post. That’s more a function of the huge tires and the fenders.

I’ve figured out a way to lock the frame and back tire using the cable. I have another cable lock for the front tire. Double trouble for a potential thief.

I don’t leave my ebike anywhere for more than a couple of hours. I’m confident in its security.

All in all, a quality piece that works smoothly.

I found a unique way to mount the lock to my RAD Rover. I mounted it to the rear rack. Since that tubing is smaller, I cut a small piece of garden hose to make up the size difference. The lock is now out if the way and secured for transport. The mounting bracket can be adjusted with many different angles available.

Can’t beat the price and delivery.

Recommend.

United States on Jan 08, 2020

Amazon Customer: I’ve had this lock for about six months now. I used the u-lock with the cable for the first four and eventually gave up using the cable because of the frequency I was using it and the time it took to unwind and loop the cable around my bike.

Both seem really well-made, especially for the price, and the number of times I’ve dropped/bashed his lock. The locking mechanism for the U is built in the center of the base which stops anyone from snapping it off easily. The campus police here told us that was a good feature. The key hole cover also slides over easily to protect the hole? Maybe from rain? I’m not entirely sure what the purpose of it is.

The increased length in this version of the U part is nice. It means the U lock can just about go through a bike rack, my front tire, and my bike frame, which is generally all I need to lock up.

That it comes with multiple keys is also a nice feature, given how frequently I misplace my keys. The light-up key is also cool, though I’ve never been so light-deprived that I needed it.

Overall very satisfied with this product. It maybe has more features than I need but they don’t seem to come at increased cost.

United States on Nov 16, 2019

Delpinus94: Cet antivol est mastoc et lourd mais parfaitement dissuasif pour un voleur qui ne pourra pas voler facilement ce qui est attaché à cet antivol.

France on Apr 30, 2019

Kei: Ich bin ein japanischer Mountainbiker.
Japaner kann zwar gute Fahrradteile wie Shimano bauen,
aber Fahrradschloß leider nicht, deshalb habe ich bisher die Fahrradschlösser von
Kryptonite oder Abus benuzt.
Ich habe mich dieses Mal für dieses Fahrradschloß entschieden, weil es zusätzlich
Kabel da ist.
Was ich zuerst bemerkt habe,ist das Kabel von 1,20m etwas kurz für mein Bike, damit Rahmen,
Vorderrad und Hinterrad, Sattelstürze abzusichern.
Ich habe darüber am Sonntag an Via Velo geschrieben, ob ich es mit dem Kabel von 1,78m austauschen kann.
Via Velo hat gleich am Sonntag darauf beantworet und ich habe heute am Dienstag schon neues Kabel bekommen.
Ich habe sowas in meinem langen Leben in Deutschland noch nie erlebt-beste Service überhaupt.
Preis-Leistungsverhälnis super!

Germany on Sep 26, 2018

Aaron WoodwellAaron Woodwell: This thing is a tank. That said, it's not invincible and should be thought of as theft deterrent, not theft prevention. Overall build quality is excellent. To my eyes, almost identical to the more expensive Kryptonite branded locks.

Though I'm satisfied with the product, there are a couple areas where there is some room for improvement. I feel the cable is a bit too short. It's just under 48". While this might be long enough to loop through a front tire, it doesn't give you much room to do much else with. I have another U-lock which came with a 6-foot cable, and I find myself using that much more often because that extra 2-feet makes a huge difference.

Second, I find it a bit annoying that the lock isn't spring loaded. Put another way, you need a key to unlock a traditional padlock, but one can close just by pressing on it. Not so with this product, you need the key to lock and unlock. It's not a big deal, just can make it awkward when you're literally holding the barrel with the key to close(because your other hand is holding the "U").

Would buy again.

***My Rating Criteria***
Build Quality(47.5%) - 5.0 Stars
Efficacy(47.5%) - 3.5...

United States on Aug 24, 2018

simone: Prodotto comodo e predisposto fissaggio su bicicletta.
Pesante e robusto appare in grado di fare il suo lavoro. giunto con tre chiavi e scatola contenitiva cartone.
ok

Italy on Jul 26, 2018

Amazon Customer: I am so happy I bought this lock for one of my bikes. I can't believe the quality and thickness of this lock, you could easily pay double the price for a lock of this quality.
It is easy to use and comes with a cool mounting bracket that fits nicely on my frame...even the keyhole has a cover so no dirt or particles can jam it up.
It comes with 2 keys and an additional 3rd key that actually has a tiny light attached so I can lock and unlock it at nighttime.
The U lock is 11.5 inches long but not to long to get in the way. The cable is about 4 feet long and easily allows me to lock both my front and back wheel securely.
I doubt any bolt cutters could get through the steel lock or cables, and the key has a pick-proof design.
It's a nice thick, secure lock and I can't believe the great price I paid from Via Velo. If you are in the market for a high quality lock at an affordable price, this is the one for you.

United States on Jul 30, 2017