Abus Bordo Combo 6100 vs uGrip Bordo 5700 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Abus
Abus
Product name
Bordo Combo 6100
uGrip Bordo 5700
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Only differences
Alarm
Alarm available
Alarm available
No
Alarm available
No
Bike lock
Sheathing
Sheathing
Yes
Sheathing
Yes
Rod thickness
Rod thickness
5,0 mm
Rod thickness
5,0 mm
Mounting
Mounting
Yes
Mounting
Yes
Locking system
Lock type
Lock type
combo
Lock type
key
Securety Level
securety level
securety level
9
securety level
7
Securety level, Max
Securety level, Max
15
Securety level, Max
15
Specifications
Length
Length
90 cm
Length
20.3 cm
Weight
Weight
1160 g
Weight
900 g

Where are the differences?

Let's look at the differences between the two folding locks Bordo Combo 6100 and uGrip Bordo 5700 from Abus in comparison.

Locking system

There are primarily two types of locking systems for bicycle locks, especially folding locks:

  • Key
  • combination lock
At The Abus uGrip Bordo 5700 you get a combination lock. The Abus uGrip Bordo 5700 works with a key. A locking system with a key is generally somewhat more secure, as the cylinder is better locked and therefore more stable. In comparison, a combination lock is a little easier to break open. A combination lock can also be used to test combinations and thus open the lock. However, this takes some time and is not interesting for many thieves. A small advantage with combination locks is that you cannot lose a key. We rather recommend buying a folding lock with a key. The Abus Bordo Combo 6100 has a combination of 4 digits. Neither of the two locks has a cover on the lock cylinder.

Weight

With a bicycle lock, weight is an interesting and also important factor. A heavy bicycle lock is usually made of stronger material and is therefore safer. The Abus Bordo Combo 6100 has a weight of 1160 g. The weight of the Abus uGrip Bordo 5700 is 900 g. Thus the the Bordo Combo 6100 is more difficult in this comparison and comes off better.

Length

The length of the Abus Bordo Combo 6100 is 90 cm. Thus the Abus uGrip Bordo 5700 with 20.3 cm is shorter and offers less leeway.

A shorter bicycle lock has the disadvantage that it offers less space when chaining. On the other hand, it is a little safer, so thieves do not have as much room and leverage to break it open. Especially with folding locks the length has an effect on security. The longer the lock is, the more elements are used. Each element makes the folding lock more unstable and offers more risk for theft.

According to the principle you get a little less security with the Bordo Combo 6100. The length naturally also affects the weight of the bicycle lock. This is relatively logical, since more material is used.

Securety Level

The Securetylevel describes the security level of the bicycle locks. However, this value is not a standard and is determined by each manufacturer. Sometimes the maximum value is raised after a certain time.

Therefore you must always consider the individual maximum value for the securetylevel. The Abus Bordo Combo 6100 has the securetylevel 9 of 15. The securetylevel of the Abus uGrip Bordo 5700 is 7 of 15. The manufacturer thus rates the Abus Bordo Combo 6100 as safer.

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