Abus Bordo Combo Lite 6150 vs AXA Foldable 1000 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Abus
AXA
Product name
Bordo Combo Lite 6150
Foldable 1000
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Only differences
Alarm
Alarm available
Alarm available
No
Alarm available
No
Bike lock
Sheathing
Sheathing
Yes
Sheathing
Yes
Mounting
Mounting
No
Mounting
Yes
Locking system
Lock type
Lock type
combo
Lock type
key
Securety Level
securety level
securety level
6
securety level
11
Securety level, Max
Securety level, Max
15
Securety level, Max
15
Specifications
Length
Length
85 cm
Length
105 cm
Weight
Weight
520 g
Weight
1970 g

Where are the differences?

Let's take the two folding locks Abus Bordo Combo Lite 6150 and AXA Foldable 1000 in the comparison and take a closer look at the differences.

Locking system

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

  • Key
  • combination lock
At The AXA Foldable 1000 you get a combination lock. The AXA Foldable 1000 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 Lite 6150 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 Lite 6150 has a weight of 520 g. The weight of the AXA Foldable 1000 is 1970 g. In this case the Bordo Combo Lite 6150 performs worse.

Length

The length of the Abus Bordo Combo Lite 6150 is 85 cm. In this case the Foldable 1000 is longer with 105 cm. So you are more flexible.

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 at the Bordo Combo Lite 6150 the security is somewhat higher. 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 Lite 6150 has the securetylevel 6 of 15. The securetylevel of the AXA Foldable 1000 is 11 of 15. Thus the manufacturer classifies the Abus Bordo Combo Lite 6150 as less reliable in this comparison.

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