Customer Reviews

Avenir Coil Combo Cable Locks (12mm / 6 feet)

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

This set has a midweight cable attached to an easy to use (and reset) combo lock, and includes a handy clip that attaches to your bike and allows you to attach, or detach, the unit with the click of a button. While I wasn't looking for this feature, I am so glad it has it. No more winding the cable around and around the seat stem to secure it. How handy. The cable and lock feel substantial but the whole thing is really pretty compact for its weight. All in all, just what I was looking for.

I was a little nervous about getting this lock initially because some of the reviews I read indicated that it was hard to figure out how to create your own combination since it did not come with instructions. Not only did the lock come with instructions, they were extremely easy to follow and I had the combo set in about 1 minute. It is a very sturdy lock and will be great when I ride to the store for some quick grocery items or to the library for a book. I am very glad I got this strong, affordable, easy to use, lock!

This is a great bike lock!

- Dials move very easily
- Very easy to set your own code
- Perfect length to get around frame and both tires or around 2 bike frames
- Great price

Very impressed with the Lock, although a little tricky installing since it didnt come with directions. On the plus side it is a resetable combination lock, so you can set it to whatever you like. The mount is also pretty cool because you can attached the lock either vertically or horizontally.

what I love about this lock is that I can take it off my bike with one hand. This is essential when leaving work with tons of stuff in my arms.

There was nothing included to tell me how to initially unlock the product much less how to change the lock to a different combination. The standard "0000" is not the solution either. This is especially strange given the extensive and informative instruction on how to the install the mounting bracket - it even includes pros and cons of different mounting positions.

Avenir does not have an official web presence, so, if this happens to you, there is no help. Maybe this was a single time oversight with the packaging of my lock. Maybe someone thought it would be funny to reset the starter combo and remove the instructions. I don't know. All I do know is that I now have a useless lock to return.

UPDATE - I decided just for kicks to see if I could figure out the initial unlock code, starting with "0000" and dialing numbers one at a time. Turns out is was "0005". Again, I hope this was all the result of prank. If not and you find yourself in the same situation as me, maybe this is your answer. Good luck!

I like this lock, for the ease of use. The combination tumblers are smooth and the way the lock mounts to the bike is slick and works great. My unit came with instructions, so unlocking it and re-setting the combo was a piece of cake. I would recommend this product.

This is a light weight cable lock, best used for securing tires or for short term security.
As such, it functions well.

The adapter to attach it to the bike (without the need for coiling around the seat post) was a nice touch, but it broke within 3 weeks of purchasing... and the lock fell off my bike.
I'm not sure why you would manufacture a medium weight metal lock with a plastic holster unable to hold the weight.

Buy something else if you don't plan on wrapping the lock around your bike.

A nice heavy lock, not too long or short. The mounting bracket is a nice touch. No need to coil the cable around the seat post like in the old days.

I found it very easy to set the combination on this lock. That is the only good thing I have to say abut it. I bought the lock right before a weekend trip. After driving for two hours to a beautiful bike trail, I discovered that the lock would not open. I had two bikes on a rack on my car, and had them locked together, so there was nothing I could do. I had to drive 2 hours back home and cut the lock open.

I should have done my due diligence, and looked at the reviews for this lock carefully -- others have had the same problem. I just looked at the star rating, which was pretty good at this price point. Anyway, given what seems to be a high failure rate on this lock, please think VERY carefully before buying.