Abus Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 vs AXA Fold 100 - Where are the differences?

Let's take the two folding locks Abus Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 and AXA Fold 100 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

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 Granit XPlus 6500 has a weight of 1760 g. The weight of the AXA Fold 100 is 960 g. Thus the the Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 is more difficult in this comparison and comes off better.

Length

The length of the Abus Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 is 85 cm. In this case the Fold 100 is longer with 100 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 Granit XPlus 6500 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 Granit XPlus 6500 has the securetylevel 15 of 15. The securetylevel of the AXA Fold 100 is 9 of 15. The manufacturer thus rates the Abus Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 as safer.