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Specialized Hardlock Rapper

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Specialized Hardlock Rapper
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 4
Weight: 740g
RRP: £24.99
Year: 2005

Description: Steel cable is covered in Kevlar. The Rapper has a cylindrical lock mechanism for added security and comes with a universal mounting bracket which will fit any bike. (740g).

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James D

Posted: 10/02/01

'Handy lock for non-pricey bikes.'

Strengths:
Easy to fit around awkward locking positions. Fits onto frame if you want it too. Price not bad.

Weaknesses:
A little fiddly to unlock and lock as you need key to do both.

Overall:
If you need a quick or basic lock as an extra or for a cheapo bike then this'll do the job. Wouldn't trust it on it own though.

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Neil Sumner

Posted: 29/11/02

'CONVENIENT AND LIGHT, BUT DON'T RELY ON IT'

Strengths:
I was pleased with the lightness and flexibility of this lock. It coils up into a relatively small bundle that slips easily into a backpack or can be attached to the frame of your bike. It's long enough to get it round your frame and a chunky lamp post.

Weaknesses:
I forced mine to lock when really I'd overstretched it (my bike was too far from the post I was locking it to) and when I returned I discovered that the cylinder-type lock was completely knackered. I unlocked it, but the key just spun round in the lock after that and I had to retire it.

Overall:
Mine served me well for a couple of years, but I suspect only because nobody tried to attack it while it was in use. If your bike's worth anything, don't use this for anything other than locking your wheels to your frame. Get something much tougher to secure the bike itself.

Performance		40%
Reliability		40%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

47%

roy harper

Posted: 17/01/03

'GOOD LOCK, BUT DON'T USE IT AS THE MAIN LOCK'

Strengths:
Very flexible, bends up to put in your bag, good for wheels

Weaknesses:
although I trust this lock when used with other locks, I wouldn't use it as a main lock, only for wheels, no problems so far with lock

Overall:
this is a good lock for using as a second secure locking device, ideal for front wheels and frame, wouldn't use this lock alone though as I know it can be easy to unlock if you know how to, but good for a second lock, hasn't been affected by weather or been tampered with since I got it two years ago.

Performance		60%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

73%

Sandy Brown

Posted: 19/08/04

'NOT FOR THE WET!!'

Strengths:
Light, flexible and secure enough for a not too great town bike. Connector for the frame works pretty well.

Weaknesses:
Not the best security for a decent bike. Acts as a big basin for water if it has rained. Rusts quickly to the point that I have went through a couple as they seized up. The first lasted a year with occasional oiling. The second barely lasted a month. Have seen others struggling like I did for an hour to get the thing off

Overall:
Good for the dry on a cheap bike but don't get it if your bike will be left locked up in a place where it rains frequently