Customer Reviews

Bell Hands Off Bike U-Lock

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

My bike got stolen with 2 of these locks on it. Security cameras caught a thug in a hoodie (of course, not identifiable) with bolt-cutters. Took all of 10 seconds. They were kind enough to leave one of the locks. In pieces.
If you stole my bike, I hope you get hit by a truck on it.

My bike was locked right outside my door to a metal railing with this lock. Went out, came back 4 hrs later and bike was gone, all this in broad daylight in the middle of the day. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I dont know how the lock was broken, but if you live in an area where many bikes are stolen, buy a better lock.

i don't usually have the time or bother to write reviews, but i just thought i'd let everyone know that like several other reviewers of this lock, i too had my bike stolen using it. another bike locked to the same post as mine with a different u-lock was left untouched.

the lock doesn't work. reason enough not to purchase it i think. i'm getting a more heavy duty one this time.

my bike and my girlfriend's bike were next to each other, locked up, outside of my apartment. mine had a kryptonite u-lock, hers had this one (the bell hands off bike u-lock).

we went outside and he bike was gone, mangled bell u-lock left on the ground. my bike was still there, but the u-lock was slightly bent.

the thief obviously tried to get mine, couldn't do it, and went to hers and had no trouble at all. i definitely DO NOT suggest this lock at all if you live in an area that bicycle theft is a problem. FYI - i'm in chicago, so it's not like this is a rare occurrence, just keep it in mind.

i suppose i should be greatful that it didn't get stolen sooner, but judging from the marks left on the only remaining part of my bike, this u-lock, it looked like it was pretty easy to pop open. next time i will spend the extra money to buy a heavier duty lock.

Several others have said it, but it bears repeating. This lock cannot be trusted to protect your bike.

I locked my bike just outside my door. Left for work and the bike was there. Came home from work and the bike was gone. Only had the bike for a few weeks. I learned my lesson.

I'll be getting a much tougher lock (actually locks - at least two different ones) for my next bike.

I like that lock. IT is very easy to use. It looks very thick and safe. However it is so small that you cannot lock both tire and metal costruction of the bike. You have to choose which one to lock: tire or metal part. Although it is very small, it is heavy. Really heavy. I cannot carry it on my backpack. I got a basket for the lock. Anyways, for this price, I guess, this lock is the best one you can buy

In a nutshell, this is really a no-frills U-Lock. I am completely satisfied with this lock, but I am aware that much more sophisticated bike security technology exists, so I wouldn't rate it as perfect.

I regularly leave my bike parked and unattended in ***Downtown Houston*** with two of these and two Bell cable locks (one for each wheel), and I have had no problems. When using bike locks, I go for quanity as opposed to quality. Multiple (4 or 5) average locks will overwhelm a thief way more than a single 'good' lock, IMHO. I'm even thinking about buying a third...

This lock is strong, inexpensive and easy to carry. It would be better if it was longer, but for my needs, it's OK. I should say, I am pretty happy with it.

I have no idea how this lock has any stars. The only thing it has to offer is that it is cheap. My bike was stolen right off my balcony in the middle of the day, while I was out doing some community service of all things. You might as well put a sign on your bike that says "steal me" if you use the bell lock. Once I get a new bike, I'm going to get a Kryptonite.