OnGuard Brute STD 5001 Bike U-Lock

by OnGuard

• Unique onguard cylinder offers optimum resistance against physical attack and picking
• Features frames- forks & fenders
• Locks the cross bar to the shackle on four sides

Product Description

OnGuard Standard 16MM U-Lock

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 3 inches ; 9.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FL4Y3S
• Item model number: 45005001
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,174 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #40 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Bike Locks > U-Locks
  • #97 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Kids' Bikes & Accessories > Kids' Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Lock March 27, 2007

By GDB

Amazon Verified Purchase

It's a super sturdy lock that someone would have to be crazy to attempt to defeat. I don't give it five stars because The short length of the shaft sometimes makes it a pain to attach it to bike racks, but with enough creativity, I've never had to leave my bike unlocked. OnGuard does offer the Brute in a Long Shaft version (LS 5000), but for some reason the updated version doesn't include a theft guarantee for bicycles, only motor vehicles. The picture Amazon shows is for last year's model, so maybe you can still get a long shaft with the guarantee. If not, go for the standard length, it's a "don't mess with me" lock.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A 'don't mess with me' lock with a few drawbacks August 19, 2010

By Nathan Beauchamp TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this lock to protect my Specialized Hardrock Sport in the bike theft happy region of greater Chicagoland. Checking my local journal (The Wednesday Journal of Oak Park, IL) will show bikes get stolen near me at the rate of 3-5 a week. Having a lock, and a solid one at that, is pretty much a must.

I chose this lock because it was recommended to my by my bike mechanic. It is a very sturdy, heavy duty lock that screams "look elsewhere" at any potential crook. Since most bike thieves steal based on convenience, chances are good that this lock is sufficient to deter any potential thief, unless you're locking up some 10k custom bike.

PROs:

1) Very sturdy design
2) Comes with 4 keys, meaning you can have a couple on key chains and a few more in reserve 'just in case'
3) Easy to open and close
4) Comes with an anti-theft guarantee for up to 10k for a un-powered bike

Cons:

1) The bike mount attachment (to connect the lock to the bike) is majorly flawed. It relies on a plastic inset to tighten a nylon band around one of the poles of your bike. It does not tighten sufficiently, and once attached, cannot be removed without damaging the plastic inset. It's a terrible design! Additionally, the lock clip which attaches the lock to to the mount sticks all the time, making taking the lock on and off a real hassle. Sad that they combined such a great lock with such a crappy attachment. I just carry the lock in my backpack, which isn't ideal, but works.

2) The lock is very heavy. That's to be expected since it's beefy, but if you're worried about weight, this is probably among the heaviest U-locks you can find.

Conclusions:

This is a solid lock that will keep your bike safe. The mounting attachment is very poor however. I'd still recommend it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lock June 20, 2011

By Chris Stutzman

Amazon Verified Purchase

Chose this lock over the kryptonite brand because it was thicker and had better reviews. About all these locks that come with insurance, no matter the brand its a joke, they all have enough loopholes to make it so you dont get any money, insure the bike with your insurance company and get a lock, my bike only costs about $8/yr to insure, ANYTHING goes wrong with it I am covered, includes accessories on the bike such as this lock as well.

This lock is thick, I saw the kryptonite (around $50) one I almost got on another bike and compared the two, the OnGuard was better, it cost only $40, was thicker and felt stronger, with free shipping from Amazon. The holder for the lock is not the greatest, I have to re-tighten it every so often (two times since I have bought it) but it does stay on really good.

People have talked about this lock seizing and how they used graphite. Well the instructions say that the lock can seize and be rendered unusable if you use graphite, you are only supposed to use kerosene. So those that don't follow (or read) instructions deserved it.