![]() Loop end chain limits locking options slightly It’s for that reason we still have the Abus option in the mix here. It’s a lot of money to pay for the soft, rattle-free, performance. While the whole system is ideal for locking a bike to a car rack, the one downside is the price. The U-lock portion actually carries a Sold Secure Gold rating but it’s so tiny that there’s very little ability to use it beyond securing the loop chain portion so consider the whole lock a functional silver rating. ![]() Even though it feels like a rope, it carries a Sold Secure Silver rating that should do a good job matching with use on a car rack. Instead, it’s like a thick rope and it’s as comfortable to handle, and use, as a rope would be. The textile portion does have a steel core but you can’t feel it. The Tex-Lock is a textile-based loop chain with a small U-lock that features a double locking shackle design. Previously we recommended the Abus Ivera 7210 and still think that’s a great option but since then, we’ve discovered another, better option. It’s a unique challenge needing a unique lock that won’t scratch a frame and has a bit more length. The integrated cable lock on the rack got clipped while the owner was inside buying a snack. The story of a brand-new bike stolen off a rack while filling up gas on the way home was a story that stood out. We’ve been doing a lot of research on bike locks and during the process we asked cyclists who had a bike stolen while locked and how it happened.
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