Knog make some original and good looking products and the
Strongman lock is no exception. Fortunately, in this case beauty is more than
skin deep - the lock boasts the prestigious Sold Secure Gold rating.
The lock arrives nicely packaged in a recycled cardboard box
featuring Knog’s trademark quirky graphics. The Australian company have their
own tongue-in-cheek security rating, which places the Strongman at level 9
–“Ghetto”, ahead of “Crack House” and “Slum”, but less secure than “War Zone”.
The more sedate Sold Secure Gold and ART 3 star rating stickers also place this
lock at the top end of bike security. The lock looks great with smooth lines
and a great finish. Potential contact points, where the lock could rub against
your precious paintwork are covered with tough but soft silicone, colour coded
in one of three colours. The test lock was labelled red, but was actually a bit
more orangey.
Included in the package are 3 keys, with a serial number to
enable you to order replacements from Knog and a colour coordinated mounting
bracket to fix the lock to your bike for transportation. The bracket is really
easy to install with a waxed webbing strap that is tightened with a supplied
allen key. The Strongman locks into the bracket – no chance of the lock flying
out, no matter how big a pothole you ride into.
The lock is excellent in use, the soft touch silicone really
does prevent scratches to your bike, although it can get a bit grubby after a
while. The shackle is easy to engage and not as fiddly as some other locks I
have used. The main thing you look for
in a lock is security of course, not having an angle grinder to put this to a
full test, I can only give it the recommendation that my bike hasn’t been
nicked when I’ve used the lock. The compact nature of the Strongman would make
levering the lock off very difficult, and Knog’s “interesting” test of using
the lock to pick
up a car would suggest it is up to the job.
For: Looks great
Easy to
transport
High
level security
Against: Small
size means needs to be combined with a cable or chain to fit round
lampposts/trees etc.
Rating: 4/5
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