Review of OnGuard Beast 5018 Bicycle Chain Lock

OnGuard Beast 5018 Bicycle Chain Lock
By: OnGuard Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 4
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peace of mind!

On: 2007-10-06

I have no worries leaving my buddy outside when this chain is wrapped around it and a fixed object. I would suggest this theft deterrent to anyone who needs peace of mind.

OnGuard motorcycle chain & lock - The Beast -

On: 2007-03-25

Chain is stout and heavy. Having the nylon sleeve not only looks nice, but keeps my bike from getting scratched.

The lock operates very smoothly and while the key with the built-in LED is nice, it is a bit bulky.

I only have two minor complaints:
I wanted the longer chain, the 6 footer, but it is not sold in a package with a lock - dont ask me why - So I would have had to purchase them separately and that would have been more money than I wanted to spend.

I want to purchase a second lock for a different location and wanted them to use the same key. I wrote directly to the company and they said it was "impossible"

despite these minor inconveniences, this is a solid product and I give it 4.675 stars out of 5

OnGuard motorcycle chain & lock - The Beast -

On: 2007-03-24

Chain is stout and heavy. Having the nylon sleeve not only looks nice, but keeps my bike from getting scratched.

The lock operates very smoothly and while the key with the built-in LED is nice, it is a bit bulky.

I only have two minor complaints:
I wanted the longer chain, the 6 footer, but it is not sold in a package with a lock - dont ask me why - So I would have had to purchase them separately and that would have been more money than I wanted to spend.

I want to purchase a second lock for a different location and wanted them to use the same key. I wrote directly to the company and they said it was "impossible"

despite these minor inconveniences, this is a solid product and I give it 4.675 stars out of 5

It is 12mm chain not 14mm...

On: 2007-02-18

Not sure who is writing up the product descriptions but the 5018 is 12mm chain (which equals 4/9")... it still carries a 5+ rating from OnGuard(its highest rating) but if you require the 14mm (5/9") chain X 160mm (63")in length then you need the 5016L which also carries 5+ Star rating. Not sure 2mm would be worth the extra weight and probably would not provide anymore protection (1 minute more with the hacksaw?). I have not had this long enough to truly give it a complete testing but I live in Central Asia and if they can steal anything they will...give me a few more months and I will edit this review but so far so good. The best is it "looks" like a monster to even attempt to cut/break/steal and that is half the battle. Get real folks, there is not a lock that cannot be opened by a crook - so - the best you can do is realize that all a lock can do is keep the "honest man honest" and slow the real crooks down. This lock is for use some place where you are not going to give them TIME to break it. I use this when I run to the store and am inside for 15 minutes (maximum 20) or less because I feel it would take them that long to see the bike, get tools and set to work on it. I use a simple cable lock when I am at work (OnGuard 5030) as work has security guards and they all know me and my bike. Rick

Heavy Duty

On: 2006-02-23

I was pleased with the quality of the chain that I purchased and with the price.