The keys themselves are also a cut above the competition – the main one coming with a built-in light to help you see the keyhole in the dark – and there are four spares. Rather than a manual shutter to protect the keyhole from debris, the Pitbull has an automatic cover that opens then seals when inserting and removing the key. The mounting bracket itself is very slick, with the ability to rotate the angle at which the lock sits and multiple placement options. Plus we found the bumpers helped to stop it rattling when riding while the lock was mounted on the frame – relieving a personal pet peeve. It is reasonably heavy at 1,126g – as you might expect from a heavy-duty lock – but as it is smaller and because of the design, with hand-grooved bumpers at the top and bottom, it just makes the whole process of using it that little bit easer. Perhaps our favourite aspect was its usability. It also comes with a $2,251 anti-theft guarantee – although it is subject to quite a few conditions and restrictions, including that it is US-only. The Quattro Bolt locking mechanism secures the shackle to the crossbar in four places to increase protection against pulling, jacking, prying and twisting attacks, and the shackle itself is 14mm thick – the thickest in this round-up along with the Zefal K-Traz and Lifeline D-lock – which makes it more difficult to get bolt cutters around it. Although the locking area of the D-lock is small, we found it ample for securing a bike frame to a post, railing or rack while using the cable that comes with it to secure the wheels. It is the only lock in this guide to be awarded Sold Secure's diamond rating – the highest the testing and certification service offers. The protection this lock offers is staggering given it retails at less than £50 (although only just). We even found the supposed drawback – that it is a smaller D-lock – to have benefits on the usability front, making it easy to operate and store on the bike. There really is little to fault on the OnGuard Pitbull Mini DT. If you still need guidance, we have included a Q&A on how to choose the best budget bike lock for you at the end of the article. This test doesn't include trying to break the locks open, as we have relied on the certification of qualified testing organisations. We have tested all the locks in real-life scenarios, taking them out to see how practical they are while being transported and when locking up a bike up in various scenarios. We have included a variety of options to suit the different needs of different riders. Similarly, some companies have 'key safe' schemes that make it easier to order replacement keys, or combination lock registration services in case you forget your code. Some locks come with an anti-theft guarantee, which means the company will pay out up to a stated amount if your bike is stolen because the lock was broken or opened by force – although they are often subject to many conditions and restrictions, such as being locked up correctly or the policy not being valid if torches or power tools are used.
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