The OnGuard RockSolid 8580 is a Offered Safe Diamond-rated lock that’s claimed to withstand angle grinders making it preferrred, in principle at the least, for securing high-end street, gravel and electrical bikes.
OnGuard might not be probably the most recognisable model in bike locks, nevertheless it operates as a subsidiary of Magnum Locks, a big industrial agency that’s centered solely on safety. This relationship provides OnGuard entry to a broad vary of experience and manufacturing strategies. Leveraging this specialisation and superior information, OnGuard has developed what it says is “an impenetrable fortress in opposition to even probably the most decided thieves”.
Development
At its core lies a 15mm hardened metal shackle coated with OnGuard’s patented RockSolid end, which is the premise of this exceptional lock’s effectiveness—extra particulars shortly. Weighing just one.3kg/2.8 lbs, the RockSolid contains a shackle attain of 17.5cm/6.8 inches and an inner width of 9cm/3.5 Inches, leading to a locking space of 157 cm2/23.8 Inches. This makes the OnGuard the lightest in our checks by virtually a kilo, though it additionally provides the smallest locking attain.
The OnGuard RockSolid 8580 is a comparatively light-weight, compact bike lock
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The principle physique attaches to the shackle utilizing OnGuard’s X4P Quattro four-point locking system, secured by an enhanced Z-Cylinder lock barrel that’s designed to withstand choosing, pulling, and drilling. OnGuard supplies 5 keys, the very best quantity amongst all of the angle-grinder-resistant locks we’ve examined. To guard in opposition to the weather, the RockSolid options an computerized key cowl and a strong rubberized coating to take care of its look.
Specification
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Weight
1.3kg / 2.8lbs
Variety of Keys
5
Offered Safe score
Diamond
Attain
17.5cm/6.8 inches X 9cm/3.5 Inches
Locking Space
157cm/23.8 Inches
Body Mount
No
In Use
On receiving the RockSolid, I instantly seen its high quality. The rubberized coating is delicate but not cheesy, with minimal play between the shackle and locking mechanism. This safe connection is obvious when eradicating the shackle, which requires a slight jiggle to disconnect. Whereas this provides to the impression of safety, it may be irritating, as speeding makes alignment troublesome. Merely slowing down resolves this subject.
The RockSolid’s quick attain by no means actually troubled me
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This minor frustration prolonged to participating the important thing a few instances. Whereas the automated climate guard is a pleasant contact and completely distinctive to OnGuard, getting the important thing to interact with it isn’t all the time easy. As soon as engaged, the lock was clean, constructive, and constant throughout all keys.
Within the wild, I used to be by no means troubled by the RockSolid’s lack of attain, however that could possibly be as a result of my native city just isn’t a central transport hub or commuter hotspot, so there’s all the time room at a motorbike rack. I understand how busy transport hubs in New York, London, and Manchester could be, and I see that as a problem for some, particularly if you have to safe your bike to a lamppost or railing.
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The Angle Grinder Take a look at
That is the place the OnGuard RockSolid solidified its standing as my selection for greatest total. By pure coincidence, the OnGuard was the final to be reduce on the day, and its resilience took me unexpectedly. Throughout our five-minute check, we used a high-powered battery-operated angle grinder fitted with metal-specific disks, and the OnGuard confirmed barely a scratch. The patented RockSoild coating that’s utilized to the 15mm hardened metal shackle successfully ‘sanded down’ the chopping disc, launching plumes of grinder disc mud into the air.
In effectively underneath the five-minute time restrict, we burned by means of three grinder discs, probably the most of any lock on check. Up to now, all of the locks have been reduce to some depth into the shackle throughout the time allowed.
“None shall go, tis however a scratch”
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Worth and conclusions
Given the OnGuard RockSolid’s safety in opposition to angle grinder assaults, you could be stunned to study it’s the least expensive in our check at £200/$250. That’s £50/$50 lower than the following least expensive, the Litelok X3, and an enormous £100/$100 lower than the Hiplock DX1000.
Whereas I’m awarding the OnGuard the title of greatest total angle grinder-resistant lock, it is also the most effective funds, most safe, and most user-friendly lock. This shouldn’t mirror badly on the opposite locks within the check, as all of them carried out effectively. None failed the angle grinder check, and all supply comparable specs and retail costs. The OnGuard RockSolid, like Tadej Pogacar, stood out in a area of excellent performances, having that little further one thing to present.
How we check – angle grinder locks
Whereas watching sparks fly and analyzing a motorbike lock’s building extra intently is fascinating, most movies and opinions of angle grinder-resistant locks don’t symbolize the real-world state of affairs. In actuality, thieves do not have half an hour or time to swap out worn-down chopping discs.
After many hours in a YouTube black gap, my analysis confirmed that opportunistic bike thieves actually have lower than a minute. After this, somebody arrives on the scene with a telephone filming the incident or making an attempt to get the thieves to cease. In some circumstances, the police are known as and shall be on their approach.
So, I devised a quite simple check.
To take away a motorbike lock with an angle grinder, you have to both make two clear cuts, one by means of the shackle and one by means of the lock barrel, or one reduce by means of the shackle and be capable of twist the lock. Since most locks now characteristic anti-twist and tamper options, I’d possible have to make two clear cuts.
Utilizing a high-powered battery-operated angle grinder fitted with high-quality metal-specific chopping discs, I allowed myself a most of 5 minutes. This could account for any disc adjustments required and be extra consultant of the time a thief might enable themselves in a low-foot visitors space, or if that they had damaged right into a shed or storage.
Matt Ischt-Barnard
I began commuting and utilizing a motorbike for work lengthy earlier than I ever joined the bicycle business. From age 13, doing the paper spherical, to my first correct job at 16, unable to acquire a driving license, and finally, commuting to a motorbike store when the climate was good. I now swap my automobile journeys for an e-bike as frequently as I can, even with my son in tow. In 20 years, I’ve but to have a motorbike stolen. Both I’m very fortunate, or I understand how to safe a motorbike.
