Abus U lock issue

Carnmore

I've mounted an Abus Granit X-Plus https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H3T773O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on the frame of a Cube SL Road Pro.

It's a sturdy lock and mount but it rattles where the shackle slots in to the crossbar of the lock.

There doesn't seem to be a fix for this.

Is this normal? Has anyone had the same problem?

I can only find glowing reviews online and no mention of this issue.

Thanks in advance.

zippychick

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custardy

Look to using velcro/bungee straps to tie it down.
Sure I had that lock a few years back and it did the same.
IIRC i removed the mount and just bagged/panniered it.

Carnmore

custardy wrote: »

Look to using velcro/bungee straps to tie it down.
Sure I had that lock a few years back and it did the same.
IIRC i removed the mount and just bagged/panniered it.

It's where the ends of the shackle (pins) lock in to the crossbar so there's no way to tie it down.

esuhl

I've always had problems with various D-locks rattling. I also carry the lock in my bag/panniers.

Johnmcl7

esuhl wrote: »

I've always had problems with various D-locks rattling. I also carry the lock in my bag/panniers.

Yep, same here.

John

Geoff1963

How about some heatshrink sleeving ? A few hoops on the ends of the arm.
Maybe some cable ties and foam ?

Once you have something that works, you can make it look pretty.

esuhl

Has anyone tried one of those folding locks? They look like they might be a lot less susceptible to rattling. But they are a bit pricey, e.g.:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-bordo-5900-folding-link-bike-lock-90cm/

Carnmore

esuhl wrote: »

Has anyone tried one of those folding locks? They look like they might be a lot less susceptible to rattling. But they are a bit pricey, e.g.:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-bordo-5900-folding-link-bike-lock-90cm/

A folding lock could well be a good alternative. Not the one linked above though - the 6500 is better http://thebestbikelock.com

custardy

Geoff1963 wrote: »

How about some heatshrink sleeving ? A few hoops on the ends of the arm.
Maybe some cable ties and foam ?

Once you have something that works, you can make it look pretty.

From memory its the actual locking mechanism that has the play in it allowing the rattling.

Jackmydad

Can you use some "Sugru" (no connection to me) to make a rubber buffer somewhere?
It's a mouldable rubber that sets.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=Sugu&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Sugru&_sacat=0

Don't know how the particular mechanism works so can't be more specific.