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Tigr Blue Mini+ Tigr Blue Mini+
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Tigr Blue Mini+ 5

The TiGr Blue mini+ couldn’t have arrived at a better time, my husband decided to cycle to our local train station to go to a football game, we had no bike lock so it was the perfect opportunity to try it out. This high carbon blue steel u-lock is an uncomplicated certified bicycle security that’s comes with an included mounting clip, however at first look I have no idea how to use it. It weighs 475g and is the lightest insurance rated u-lock, it has a locking area of 203mm long and 102mm wide, the shape is versatile and, in most cases, will fit the bikes frame and wheel to a bike rack as well as e-bikes, Onewheel electric skateboards and e-scooters and more.

The lock can be mounted to the frame via a bottle cage mounts, if the bike doesn’t have one it is compatible with most bottle cage adapters, it also fits easily in most frame bags, backpacks and bicycle panniers. The lock features a clear plastic coating to prevent the frame becoming scratched and during in house testing the lock could withstand hammers, saws, levers, shears, bolt cutters, power tools, all the things bike thieves are known to use.

The TiGr Locks were found to hold up to attack testing as well as, or better than, cable locks, most folding-style bicycle locks, many chain locks and typical u-locks with less than 12mm diameter shackles. After the first go it is very simple to use, unlock the cylinder and pop the shackle out, slip though you bike frame, slot back into the cylinder and push the button to lock it quickly. Other features include the robust, pick-resistant disc tumbler mechanism and the knurled ring for extra grip, particularly useful with gloved or wet hands.

The Tigr Blue Mini+ is one tough cookie, not only does it before well tests but it has an intimidating presence that would deter most potential bike thieves from even attempting to take it on. My husband’s bike remained safe and sound at the train station and even though the lock is easily worth more than the bike itself, not having to walk back home in the rain after seeing your team lose easily makes it work the cost. RRP $119

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A tough and versatile lock that will protect object you wrap it around.
  • The lightest insurance rated u-lock
  • Versatile
  • Mounting clip included
  • Strong
  • Easy to use
  • Works as a deterrent