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Whether you're parking a $100 beater bike or your multi-thousand dollar road bike outside you want to make sure to use a strong theft resistant lock to ensure the bike is still there when you come back. OnGuard’s new RockSolid 8590 U-lock is one of the lightest angle-grinder resistant locks on the market that provide maximum protection without extra bulk. With a retail price of $, the RockSolid 8590 offers angle-grinder resistance while still only weighing 3lbs. The is also relatively small at only ” by 6.9” with a 14mm diameter shackle. What makes this lock angle-grinder resistant is the diamond coating that eats through cutting blades and slows down potential thieves. Visually, the OnGuard RockSolid has a traditional u-lock design with a horizontal retainer bar and a U-shaped shackle that attaches to it. Despite the high security rating of the lock, the RockSolid is compact at only ” x 6.9” and only weighs 3 lbs. That makes the lock light enough to easily travel with and can attach to a bike at various points with the 14mm diameter shackle. The exterior of the shackle has a rubberized coating with slots that reveals the diamond coating. It’s a unique treatment that makes the lock highly resistant to angle grinders and will require multiple blades and batteries before a thief could cut through the lock. The retainer bar is quite thick as it has a X4P locking mechanism which secures the shackle at four places to maximize protection. A large yellow OnGuard logo is printed on both sides of the lock along with polished side caps that give the lock a premium look. The locking mechanism of the bike uses a key with a covered key slot that keeps weather and debris out of the lock. OnGuard includes 5 keys so you’ll have plenty of spares if you do lose one of the keys. The RockSolid 8590 is also one of the companies most secure u-locks and as a result has their highest anti-theft protection offer of up to $5001 for bikes. To qualify for the offer you are required to register the lock on the OnGuard website within 15 days of purchase as well as provide a receipt or appraisal for your bike. However, there are also quite a few caveats to the offer which includes the use of power tools so the offer is not a replacement for insurance or using common sense to avoid dangerous situations. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 02:13 Fit Finish 04:47 On The Bike 05:21 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ OnGuard - ~
