Customer Reviews

OnGuard Terrier Combo 4 5061 Combination Cable Lock

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

The lock is exactly as the product description states. Therefore, I am giving it 5 stars because the product is exactly what it claims to be (the create your own combination is especially nice).

However, after getting this lock, I feel most people would be much better off with something different. I use the lock for securing my bike. I wanted something that was small and light, but didn't realize just how small this product really is. The cable is pretty short, just barely long enough to secure the frame and both wheels, so usually I have to leave one wheel unsecured if locking the bike to something. Also, the cable is very thin and just looks like it could easily be cut with a good wire cutter. Fortunately, I live in a small suburb where most people don't even bother locking up their bikes, so this is a nice small/light solution. However, when I commute to work I still bring the 12mm cable and U-Lock because I don't trust this little thing in a city like Milwaukee.

This looked like a well built product, but the combination was too easy (at first, seemed too difficult) to reset, and resulted in me inadvertently changing the combination rendering the lock unusable. I tried giving it another chance and tried to find the combination (only 9999 total shouldn't take too long, right?) but gave up and returned it.

The cable seemed well built and the directions were clear enough, but the reset mechanism was so simplistic it was too easy to trigger accidentally. I feared this would happen out on the road, so back it goes.

You reset the combo by twisting the end. While locking or unlocking your bike, the you can accidentally twist the end and unintentionally change the combo. That is what happened to mine. I used it a few times, then once when trying to remove it from my bike, the combo I set stopped working. I have no idea what the new combo is. I'll have to cut the lock off my bike.

Buy a different lock.

I bought two of these locks for my kids' bikes. These locks are small and lightweight and easy to use. They will be enough of a deterrent for thieves at their elementary school in this small town. Most kids don't even lock their bike. We also have much larger locks from OnGuard and they were too heavy for our kids to use. This is good for how we're going to use it.

This is one of the cheapest bicycle locks on the market. It is very small and lightweight (about 6 ounces). However, the amount of protection it provides is very low. The cable can be snipped pretty easily with bolt cutters. The combo lock can be defeated pretty easily by feel. If you're going to run into a restroom or convenience store for just a minute of if you're watching your bike from a nearby cafe table, this lock may be enough to slow a thief down. I would not trust this lock if I'm going to be away from my bike for an extended period of time.

Great lock for a low price, safe and secure! Living in the city you need to keep your bike locked up, it's also easy to use so that you aren't sitting there messing with the combo for a long time.

Great lock at a great price, and the lock was very simple to reset the combo as well.

Works wonderfully. No complaints here. Easy to use product, well worth the value when compared to your bike or bike rack missing off your car!

This is a great lock for taking along when going biking. I use it when I stop in between my rides, say, for lunch. I would certainly not use it for securing the bike outside overnight - that is not what it is meant for.

Like the first reviewer, I gave this 5 stars because it is exactly as described. I actually purchased this lock for backpacking. I shopped around and this is the lightest one I could find. Anyone who has had to carry their gear knows that every ounce counts! This lock is a great tool to keep in a pocket of my pack for when I sleep at a hostel or just want to set down my bag for a little while and make sure it's secure. I also plan to use this lock when snowboarding. It's light enought to toss in my bag and use while stopping for dinner on the slopes.