ABUS 190CS/60 High Security Solid Steel Combination Padlock, Closed Shackle

This this is a very sturdy lock, and locks up a shed, it is the most robust part on the shed.I would caution anyone looking at this to make sure that their application has enough space for the very thick shackle. What I’m using it on is robust and designed for a beefy lock and it just barely is large enough to accommodate. Also, the size of the shielding around the lock makes the lock not sit flat against The building. I don't mind it being tilted up at a 45° angle, but I could see some situations in which it wouldn’t work. If you’re going to use this on a bike, make sure that you have a sturdy enough chain to mount it to if you put this on a traditional chain, you’re not doing yourself any favors as it’s easier to just cut the chain than it is to cut this lock

This is a very heavy-duty high security lock. On-line videos show that this lock is difficult to defeat. Easy to set the combination with security features that prevent picking the key hole that is used to set the combination.

I have four of these locks. Two are used indoors, two outdoors. The outdoor locks are on galvanized/plated hasps in locations that are exposed to mild weather (protected from direct overhead precipitation, but sometimes wind blows rain/snow on them).The two locks used outdoors show quite a bit of corrosion between the galvanized hasps and the lock shackles. I'm not sure what Abus plates the shackle with but it does not appear to be compatible with the plating either on Master brand high security hasps or on the generic hasp used on my local storage facility's lockers. I've been keeping an eye on the corrosion but it didn't seem to impact the function of the lock in any way so haven't worried.Today I arrived at my storage locker to discover that the lock would not open when set to the combination. The shackle moves back and forth as normal when pushed in slightly - just as one would ordinarily to open the lock - but does not open. None of the usual tricks (sharp blow with a lightweight hammer or tool; spraying lubricant into the lock; setting each digit to 1 off the proper combination) worked - it was well and truly stuck. Time for the angle grinder.Something inside this lock must have the same kind of bad plating / corrosion issues as the shackle obviously does. This is very unfortunate as a lock with a heavy shackle, shackle guard etc. like this one can be a huge nuisance to remove if it gets stuck shut. I would expect better from Abus - this is literally the first Abus product that has ever let me down. Do not use this lock for outdoor applications.

My son bought this brand of padlock for his shipping container. I liked it so much that I bought two more for my shipping container. Very sturdy and well built

I believe this is literally the only combination padlock extant in the world which has been recommended by multiple respected locksmiths including the Lockpicking Lawyer's partner Bosnian Bill. It's actually quite reasonably priced considering high security key padlocks typically run $100 and more.They addressed all of the major combination lock attack vectors, including wheel decoding shims, pressure-based decoding, shims into the body, shims into the shackle, a high shackle guard to resist bolt cutting and angle grinders, reset keyhole visual attacks, and general physical attacks. It's really quite a bargain considering the engineering and construction gone into it. If someone knows of any other combination lock which can withstand all of these attacks, please do post a review here so the we can find it.My only wish is that they made a version with a smaller shackle that could be used on a wider range of applications but the simple work around is to use lockout shackle adapters. It does make it quite a bit larger and you'll need to customize the lockout shackle adapter a bit to accommodate this massive shackle. Hey Abus, since you've already figured out how to make un-decodable padlocks, can you extend the line and make some smaller shackle versions?I guess another wish list item would be to add a fifth code wheel so that it could be rated as a level 10 lock.

Love the security padlock, and next day "replacement shipping", keeps me shopping thru Amazon.Got replacement lock, operates as expected, key turns fully 90 degrees, ebike will be safer, when I get two pair of handcuffs to secure wheels to frame, no-tool tire removal hubs are convenient, but a security point of concern, left unattended while shopping.

We received from Amazon an ABUS Hardened Steel 10KS 6 Foot x 3/8" chain and an ABUS 190CS/60 High Security Solid Steel Combination Padlock.The lock had been used three times previously . It has never been wet or dirty. On a recent trip we locked our ebikes to a permanently installed tubular bike rack with the lock and chain. Upon leaving we found the combination to the lock would not open it after multiple attempts. Luckily, the weather was good and we were in town. We could just have easily ridden to a remote area without cell service or anyone around to help. We called Abus and the customer service representative told us to call a locksmith since it was the only way to remove the lock. It was stated there is a recent issue with the lock and the manufacturer in Germany has been notified. A locksmith was called. It took hours for him to arrive. The cost for his work was quoted as $150 for the call and $50 for grinding slots in two of the chain links to release the chain from the lock shackle. After waiting hours for the locksmith to arrive and remove the lock we were free to be on our way $200 poorer.No response from Abus after requesting reimbursement.

I own three of these locks. They are as sturdy as advertised. Only drawback is that they rust if left outside too much. Still worked. Otherwise great.