Review of OnGuard Akita 5040 Bicycle Cable Lock

OnGuard Akita 5040 Bicycle Cable Lock
By: OnGuard Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 3
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Great Lock!

On: 2008-06-12

Great lock, solid construction. Much thicker than the picture makes it out to be! This is one solid lock for the price...Bought it but my bike got lost in the mail so will be sitting in storage until I order a new one...

Actually bought one for my sister as well and she is liking it. While the cable is thicker than it looks in the picture it is actually really flexible and not a problem to handle unlike other cable locks that Ive had. The keys are a little sharp as other reviewers have commented but this doesnt really bother me.

Good lock, good price

On: 2008-05-31

I have used this lock for about 5 weeks and it has been excellent. It is a good length, and can easily fit through a bike rack as well as both wheels. The cable is flexible and easy to use and store. I would recommend without hesitation.

great lock...but misleading description

by: flipmack On: 2006-12-26

This bike lock is much thicker than what the picture depicts it to be. The actual locking mechanism is HUGE and the steel cable is pretty thick.

So, its heavier than expected - and thats not a bad thing.

Also, contrary to the description, the lock comes with five REGULAR keys. NO lighted key. The keys are also pretty sharp...sharp enough to cut through fabric, so it probably wont be a good idea to keep the key in your pocket, unless you like holey pockets. I have to keep the key separate from my other keys, so theres a chance that I may ride off and forget the locks key, so its a bit of an inconvenience.

But, for its purpose, the lock does its job. I dont know how long the velcro straps that hold the cable secured while not being used will hold up, but they can be replaced.

This would have received five stars if it came with a lighted key and if the keys werent so sharp...