Ignore my 5 star rating My first impression of this item was very positive and I promptly gave it a 5-star rating. I now would give it 1 or no stars, but Amazon doesn't let me change the star rating. I have returned it. I got an Akita 5038 (or 5036, Amazon had it ...

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Publisher : OnGuard
Company : OnGuard
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Features
  • Heavy-duty extra flexible steel cable
  • Strongest, most flexible and cut resistant cables in the business
  • Integrated locks feature dual lock mechanisms with Dual Lockdown Protection
  • Reinforced sleeve over crossbar and cylinder for additional security
  • Tough vinyl cable cover protects against scratching

Product Description

OnGuard Akita 12mm Integrated Cable Lock Heavy-duty extra flexible steel cable
Strongest, most flexible and cut resistant cables in the business
Integrated locks feature dual lock mechanisms with Dual Lockdown Protection
Reinforced sleeve over crossbar and cylinder for additional security
Tough vinyl cable cover protects against scratching
Automatic dust cover protects cylinder
Double rubber coating
Convenient strap for compact storage
Size Info 4 with integrated lock....Akita 5039 120cm x 12mm
6 with integrated lock....Akita 5040 185cm x 12mm
10 with integrated lock..Akita 5040L 300cm x 12mm

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Customer reviews

Ignore my 5 star rating 5 by .. Tobyjoe (Salem, Or United States)
My first impression of this item was very positive and I promptly gave it a 5-star rating. I now would give it 1 or no stars, but Amazon doesn't let me change the star rating. I have returned it. I got an Akita 5038 (or 5036, Amazon had it listed with two numbers) that failed after several uses. The casing around the end that inserts into the lock cracked after some hot sun exposure. Sure, it's just cosmetic. But it leaves an exposed metal crimp to mar whatever you're locking. The big problem was that the lock stopped working. Luckily, that happened with the lock open. It simply won't lock and the key won't turn. I don't know if it won't lock because the key won't turn, or the key won't turn because the lock is frozen. Whichever, it went back. Meanwhile, the lock on this one started to get fussy too. I decided not to take any chances. The quality of this lock system, unfortunately, appears to be a problem. So I've just returned this one too.

My advice: try another brand.

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(The first impression review) Wow. This is a great cable lock. The thickness is impressive. It makes it stiff, but still you can curl it into an efficient package. The lock itself is better than anything I've ever used (and I've used several, between boat trailers, kayaks, and bikes). I don't think it could be busted up by a blow or picked easily. You get five keys, plus one that is lighted. The lock has a dust guard on it, and is highly pick proof. At first, I thought the key action was going to be fussy. But after an initial jiggle or two to get the tumblers coordinated, no problem. One feature I really like is hard to describe -- when you unlock it, thread it through something (like a bike or kayak trailer) then go to relock it, then punch the end of the cable into the lock, which has the key still in it, the lock "pops" shut. It turns part way to lock the loose end of the cable in place. Then you let go. Everything holds in place. So you then turn the key the rest of the way and finish up. I would never have thought of that, but it's a great feature. It means you don't have to have three hands (one to hold the loose end in place, one to hold the lock, and one to hold the key). And it lets you lock up things in tight quarters, where you have limited space to work. All in all, the cable and lock seem almost impenetrable. If someone can get through them, there is no stopping them, I'd say. But more than that, for something so stout and heavy, it is handy. Coils up well. Can use with two hands easily. I thought I wanted only one (for the bike). Now I'm going to get two--one for each wheel of the kayak trailer (I once had someone cut off a bit lighter cable and found the trailer wheel-less, resting on the ground. I'm prepared to say that would never happen with these, unless the thieves had as much patience as time). All in all: Two thumbs up!!!

Great Lock! 5 by .. Gilberto Desalvo (Pasadena, CA)
Great lock, solid construction. Much thicker than the picture makes it out to be! This is one solid lock for the price...Bought it but my bike got lost in the mail so will be sitting in storage until I order a new one...

Actually bought one for my sister as well and she is liking it. While the cable is thicker than it looks in the picture it is actually really flexible and not a problem to handle unlike other cable locks that I've had. The keys are a little sharp as other reviewers have commented but this doesn't really bother me.

great lock...but misleading description 4 by .. Gerard Garcia (Irvine, CA)
This bike lock is much thicker than what the picture depicts it to be. The actual locking mechanism is HUGE and the steel cable is pretty thick.

So, it's heavier than expected - and that's not a bad thing.

Also, contrary to the description, the lock comes with five REGULAR keys. NO lighted key. The keys are also pretty sharp...sharp enough to cut through fabric, so it probably won't be a good idea to keep the key in your pocket, unless you like holey pockets. I have to keep the key separate from my other keys, so there's a chance that I may ride off and forget the lock's key, so it's a bit of an inconvenience.

But, for its purpose, the lock does its job. I don't know how long the velcro straps that hold the cable secured while not being used will hold up, but they can be replaced.

This would have received five stars if it came with a lighted key and if the keys weren't so sharp...

Good lock, good price 4 by .. MKAZ ()
I have used this lock for about 5 weeks and it has been excellent. It is a good length, and can easily fit through a bike rack as well as both wheels. The cable is flexible and easy to use and store. I would recommend without hesitation.

The keys are SHARP!!!!! 4 by .. Michael Braun (San Antonio)
I absolutely agree with the previous review about the keys being sharp. Sharp to the point where they aren't very convenient to carry around. The lock itself is great...but...had I heeded the other review, I would have purchased a different brand lock.