Burg Wachter 273S Sold Secure Gold Approved D Lock, Grey/Black, Large

Having bought a quite pricy electric bike 2nd hand I wanted a slightly more beefed up lock at a reasonable price and this came in as my choice due to it's 'sold secure gold' rating and relatively low price. Though some reviewers remarked on struggles in use I've found it easy to lock and unlock. It's a weighty piece of kit - I carried it on my rear rack at first and had to put a layer of thick bubble wrap between it and the rack to stop the jarring sound as I rode along. A mounting kit is supplied keeping it in the small backpack I carry anyway. Obviously you don't know it's effectiveness until someone attempts to nick the bike but it seems very sturdy and the rating gives you that bit of confidence. I would recommend!

Feels very strong and would prevent someone from nicking your bike in a few seconds. Sometimes fiddly to unlock lock and very heavy, but I am using it and trust it. Using with the a cable too. Big enough to loop through wheel and down seat pipe.

A fantastic lock. Feels very secure, and a great deterrent to potential thieves. Not too bulky/heavy to travel with, but feels strong and resistant to breaking.The 2 negatives - The worst part about the lock is the provided frame mount. It does not feel like it will support the weight of the lock very long, it is extremely flimsy and I don't know why Burg-Wächter bothered to imprint their name on it. The fixing can be removed from the lock but that of course leaves you with a small section of metal not covered by the sheath (which cannot be slid along to compensate).Secondly - the locking section does 'rattle' a little, so if this is secured to your bike expect a little noise, which may bother some people.Overall this is a great lock and I would highly recommend; my bike isn't too expensive so I am happy with the level of protection provided. That said I'd advise you instantly bin the provided mount and find a new way to attach this to your bike.

I have bought two of these locks on Amazon, they appeared solid and well built, however they stopped working (would not unlock) - one after a couple of weeks, and I could still be refunded, and the other after a couple of months. I tried to return the second one to get a refund but received no response or acknowledgement from the official seller. Waste of money, should have bought kryptonite lock for the same price and long term use (have these since 5-10 years and still working fine)

I have purchased this brand before so I knew it would be decent. The fact it is a sold secure certified product is reassuring but makes no difference to my bike insurance.It's a bit stiff to use but that can be a good thing.

My Lock turned up today by Burg Watcher, and i was VERY Surprised.2 days ago i picked up a cryptonite lock for 34 UK Pounds, that came with A Cable.This new Lock by Burg has a thicker U part (shackle), it is also BIG.I went for the Large one, it should give more locking options.There are plenty of reviews where people complain that the key is stiff, or Jammed.I nearly let those put me off buying this lock, but then read reviews on the Cryptonite locks as well.To my surprise people were also complaining about stuck key, difficult locking/unlocking.Between these 2 locks (both brand new) the Burg Watcher is smooother to lock/ unlock.Not by much but smoother all the Same, i plan to carry my lock in my Rucksack or maybe on my rear Rack.Weight/ size is no problem for me, i gather these locks are hard to mount on some bikes. (no biggy)Burg Watcher make other things including safes, that is what made me think HELLO a safe with a dodgy lock is not a safe Anymore.So there it is my initial review/ first look at this lock.Its half the price of a Cryptonite i say go buy one.THE UPDATE.having used both locks for a while now, the cryptonite is the more fiddly to undo.My tips are .Make sure the key is fully in the lock, and that oiling the keyway is fine.Also remember that the moving part of the lock also needs cleaning and oiling.FURTHER UPDATE the lock is still working just fine, as i said make sure the key is all the way into the lock.

Solid construction heavy piece of kit but i have had some issues opening it top and bottom have to be absolutely parallel or it wont come apart

UPDATE: Bought 2 more (4 in total) in size medium for easy carry and quick stops. I've left a large lock on the gym bike stand (so I don't have to carry it) and I double lock whenever I go (see photo). I really like these locks! 😊Quick Review: Thick, heavy duty and robust. Great deterrent. Confirmed Sold Secure Gold. Bracket is weak. Only 2 keys. Brilliant value. Recommended! 😁👍Full Review: Bought 2 large D-Locks (+2 medium). Quickly realised I got a bargain. Both sides of the shackle lock to the barrel which makes it even tougher to penetrate. The shackle is very thick. You'd need an angle grinder to cut it so should resist most attacks.Just keep in mind, there's no lock on earth that can't be broken, cut or penetrated in some way. You can't blame the lock when some b*****d steals your property.The included bracket won't last on regular use with the hefty large D-Lock. Should last longer with the medium lock.I have a 2.5m long Oxford motorcycle chain and disc lock which wraps around a pillar and all the way around my bike. These D-Locks are for added security (see photo). This combination has already deterred 3 attempts!Squirt some chain lube into the keyhole to prevent the lock seizing. Haven't had any issues and highly recommend others do the same. This is part of normal lock maintenance.These locks are amazing value for money and punches well above its weight. You'd have to spend 3-4x more to get something significantly better.Hope you found this review and the attached photos helpful. Safe ridings! (^_^)