Since each manufacturer uses their own scale to rate the security of their locks, it is often difficult for consumers to make comparisons between locks made by different manufacturers. A&Js' security rating is a guideline for the purpose of providing consumers with a consistent way to compare bike locks of a similar grade between various manufacturers. For more in-depth information about ratings, please refer to the manufacturer’s rating system:
Ultimate Defense Locks - a rating of 6 out 6: Ultimate Defense Locks offer the ultimate protection and are appropriate for high-crime areas and college campuses where theft is a real threat. Ultimate Defense locks are typically available with a manufacturer-supplied anti-theft protection award that will refund you up to a certain dollar amount if your bicycle is stolen due to lock failure. *Abus does not offer manufacturer supplied anti-theft protection
Strong Defense Locks - a rating of 4-5 out of 6: Strong Defense Locks offer strong protection against possible theft for protection in areas with some crime risk, including college campuses. Many of these locks are also available with a manufacturer-supplied anti-theft protection award that will refund you up to a certain dollar amount if your bicycle is stolen due to lock failure. *Abus does not offer manufacturer supplied anti-theft protection
Moderate Defense - a rating of 2-3 out of 6: Moderate Defense locks offer moderate protection against possible theft, appropriate for use in low-crime areas as a theft deterrent but not for theft prevention.
Minimum Defense - a rating of 1 out of 6: Minimum Defense Locks are light-grade locks that provide only a small amount of protection, for use in low-crime areas as a theft deterrent but not for theft prevention.
Each bicycle lock offered by A&Js' has received a security rating by A&Js' - this rating is simply a uniform and consistent reflection of the various manufacturer-supplied ratings. For more in-depth information on bike locks’ security ratings, please refer to the individual manufacturer’s websites listed below:
www.kryptonitelock.com Kryptonite Customer Service: 1-800-SAY-LOCK (729-5625)
www.onguardlock.com OnGuard Customer Service: 1-800-213-4561
www.abus.com Abus Customer Service: +49 23 35 / 634 0
