ONGUARDAkita Loop Cable Lock

I purchased this in addition to getting my wife an OnGuard U-Lock. Normally she only uses the U-Lock, but when we ride together, this cable works perfectly with the U-Lock to lock both of our bikes together, and secure both of them to a post or poll. This is a strong, secure cable and very well worth the price I paid for it!

This cable was as advertised. It has a nice quality look and feel. The heavy duty vinyl coating throughout won't scratch your stuff. This light duty cable is no match for bolt cutters, but it's good enough to keep casual thieves out of your stuff. If you need a little security and don't want a lot of weight or bulk, this could be just the ticket.I bought this cable to secure soft waterproof roll top bags that are mounted on my motorcycle. The intention isn't to stop a professional lowlife scum thief when my bike is parked all night in a high crime area. The goal is to be able to go into a convenience store or make a quick trip into a grocery store and not have my bags stolen or the contents pilfered, and for that lower security application, this cable and a pair of small Abus Titalium locks are ideal.

For what it is, its perfect. This cable is designed as a 'seat leash'. For the reviewer who asked 'i wonder why one loop is larger than the other' thats because the cable was specifically designed as a seat leash. Whats that? its a cable you use to help make your seatpost and seat more theft-proof by ... putting a leash on it.You take the small loop end and loop it around something on your frame under your seatpost. Usually this is right at the top of the chainstay as pictured. Then you run it up to the seat. At this point, you unscrew the mounting screws on the seatpost, pass in the big loop inside as seen in the picture and bolt the seat back down again. You now have a leash on the seat and seatpost, with no future effort on your part necessary. Its a permanent install. And it does not interfere with your pedaling or use of the bike. You won't touch it or brush up against it in normal use.Now, no one can just undo your QR seatpost clamp and run off with your seat in 5 seconds. They will have to also cut the cable or, lacking cutters, they will need a hex key to disassemble your seat to remove the leash.No cable offers perfect protection, but this is a cheap step up. BTW if you want something less permanent, try looping the little end around the seatpost rail under the seat. Send the big end down to the chainstay and use something like this Master long-shackle padlock ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZX2NC2/ref=twister_B073QWHXDB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 ) to attach the cable to your rear rack stays or bike's frame.

This is a nice strong cable and it works with u-locks but you must put the big loop through the little loop. It is a strong cable and it is actually braided (not twisted). It is long enough to lock a seat to the u-lock or a helmet to a u-lock. It is probably too short to try to lock a seat and helmet to a u-lock or wheel and helmet to u-lock. With the longer, more expensive kryptoflex cable, I can loop lock a front wheel--> go through helmet --> and then lock up to u-lock but it isn't possible with the Onguard Akita cable. I put a comparison picture to show length between a cheap thin ebay cable, kryptoflex cable and On-Guard Akita cable. If you want to lock multiple items to your u-lock, go with the kryptoflex cable. If you want to just lock a helmet or seat to your u-lock and save some bucks, go with On-Guard Akita cable. If you need a short cable and just want to loop lock your seat to the bike frame or bike rear rack (less secure than locking it to your u-lock but more convenient "set it and forget it"), go with On-Guard Akita cable as the shorter cable is preferred. This is actually how I am using the On-Guard Akita cable. Looped around seat, a couple loops around the seat post and attached to Topeak rear rack extension bars (glued a bb in the extension bar's hex bolt so a thief will have a little trouble using a hex key). Good cable that I would recommend but know it's purpose and limitations. Some people may prefer a shorter cable like this cable over longer cables.

Bought the 4'/1.2m version to use with the OnGuard Mini U-lock to secure my new-to-me vintage Schwinn. This is a good length and gives me versatility in different securement situations. I can pass one end of the cable through the other around a utility pole or light stanchion, then run the free end through the back wheel/frame and secure the free loop to the front wheel with the U-lock, for example. I can also shove the ends of the cable through the front wheel and rear wheel/frame and secure the ends to the bike rack using the U-lock.This is not a coily/springy cable so it's been a challenge to stow it on the bike frame. I finally gave up trying to wind it on and just cram it into the bottom of one of my pannier baskets. The U-lock goes in the other basket for balance.Some reviewers think this is a cheap-looking cable. The guys who jacked a couple of my coworkers' bikes recently seemed to think my cable/lock were quality, since my bike wasn't touched. Or maybe they just took pity on somebody who spent more on the security system than the bike is worth :D

When I was out riding, the plastic connecting the mount and the ULock broke off. I usually always keep my lock with me in case I stop at a store or something while I'm out riding, but I had to carry it on my handlebars for 15 miles until I got back home. It would be nice if the mount was made of metal or was much more durable. I'll just carry the lock in my backpack for now when I need it.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is of good quality and as described.