However after a thorough bolt cutter test we were blown away by its durability.
Otto door lock review.
At first glance we were a bit skeptical of the ottolock an ultra light bike lock from otto design works.
Ottolock is designed for short stay security and protecting against theft opportunists.
Starting weight at just 145g and coiling to a compact 3 inch diameter ottolock is truly portable and always there when you need it.
I wanted to test ottolock s claimed protection and robustness.
It had better be at an asking price of 699 it s one of.
Otto smart lock with touch to unlock simplicity bluetooth and wi fi smarts and concierge installation service otto wants to be the nest of smart locks.
It s more secure than a cable lock and much lighter than a u lock.
Companies who are serious about customer service usually respond to negative reviews so this is not an encouraging sign.
Ottolock is not a replacement for a u lock.
We keep on seeing new smart lock options and otto a keyless lock designed by a former microsoft executive might be the fanciest yet.
Personally i liked the ease of just popping it into my jersey pocket but i like that otto gives me lots of options.
For me the advertised practicality lightness etc.
Based on the other reviews there are ten as i write this the failure rate of new locks seems extremely high.
When we reviewed the lock in july 2017 we said the company had hit a bike security sweet spot by making something that would keep your bike safe for quick stops without taking up much room or adding weight to your training kit.
For maximum security use a redundant locking method with both a u lock and a secondary lock.
Plus there are no comments from otto locks that might reassure those who had problems.
Our reviewers loved the cable like design of this lock that enables more creative locking solutions than the more rigid u locks.
Ottolock is designed for quick stops and protecting against opportunity theft.
Ottolock is an all new cinch lock for both cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who value their gear and need a compact and lightweight solution.
By removing the front wheel of your bike and locking it next to the rear the lock enabled our reviewers to secure both road and mountain bikes which we thought was pretty awesome.
How well it works while i didn t take bolt cutters to it like last time i did notice the overall heavy duty feeling and high made in the usa quality.
