ABUS 160/50 B 160 All Weather Chrome 4 Dial Combination Padlock, Black/Silver

I needed a lock for the gym and wanted something that wasn't easy to break or easy to "pick". Lots of the more common combination locks have numerous exploits that are easily learned from watching videos online. I wanted something that wasn't necessarily overkill but that also didn't scream "this one is easy to open!". This lock seems to be it! The four digit combination is nice as it presents a potential thief with 10,000 possible combinations instead of the 1000 that the cheaper three digit locks provide. Even if somebody wanted to sit there and try every possible combination and they could average two seconds per try it would still take up to almost six hours to find the right one (if they have to go through most of the combinations... figure 3 hours if they only have to go through half). A three digit lock only takes about a half hour to go through all the combinations under the same conditions. The lock is a nice heavy metal construction (208 grams on my scale) and has a nice shine to it. You'll be able to easily spot your locker! Changing the combination is super easy too. Once the lock is open just use a coin to twist the dial on the right side all the way to the right, set your new combination, then spin the dial back. Done! If you're looking for a decent gym lock or a decent lock for some other purpose then I highly recommend this one!

Abus is a German company known to make some of the best padlocks on the market. They are known for their quality materials and components which make them resistant to the elements as well as burglars. Their heavier models are a sight to behold :) This padlock features a user-selectable 4-digit combo. You can buy multiple padlocks and not have to bother with multiple keys since you can set them all to the same combo. It is very rust resistant from my own experience, and the maker suggests it is good for boating and marine use. Last but not least, it looks great with its chrome plating. It is also affordable. If you need a higher level of security, they have more expensive and beefier models, but this one is a great place to start, still better than most anything you will find in stores. Recommended.

Abus 160/50 padlock Just received this new lock; I intend to update this review in the future after some time using it outdoors to lock a bicycle. After much research, I got this along with a hardened Guard Security 968 chain. Bought these instead of a Kryptonite lock & chain that has a lot of users saying the lock is hard to operate, or absolutely won't open, after a while. The vulnerability it previously had has apparently been fixed: I was NOT able to decode the combination using the depth gauge method shown on multiple old YouTube videos (e.g. one from Swynndla). So apparently Abus has redesigned and improved the model 160 to eliminate that vulnerability. Since YouTube reviewers/pickers said it was a good lock except for that one vulnerability, now fixed, I believe this is a pretty secure combination padlock. However I'm neither a professional nor amateur locksmith, so someone else might be able to find some weakness. The lock is apparently made in Germany. The back of the lock I received was engraved with ABUS, No. 160/50, ABUS D-58292 Wetter. When I Google searched "D-58292 Wetter" it seems to be part of their address in Germany. This lock is apparently NOT made in China (horray!); it doesn't have any "Made in ..." labeling on the package or lock, but the only country shown on the package is Germany. The package does have a sticker on it saying "WARNING: This product contains a small amount of lead..." and on the Abus manufacturer product description page (sorry, Amazon doesn't allow me to include the URL) it has the California Prop 65 warning, but so does just about every product made now, so I'm not too concerned. Prop 65 warnings unfortunatley now are so common they're like someone "crying wolf" every second of every day, so I'm tempted to think they're meaningless or at least not a good indicator of real risk. Sad. I've changed the combination and the lock is working great so far; no defects. 4 stars only because I hesitate to give anything 5 stars if I haven't had a long time to evaluate a product.

I’m happy with these. They are easy to open & close, even in the snow.

Worked smoothly and easily, simple setting of combination; that is UNTIL I dropped it on the floor from approx 5 ft (from a locker) and something mustve dislodged and it would no longer accept my combination. so now it is stuck shut, and is SO secure that it is effectively useless. NO warranty info either. Combo mechanism is much too sensitive for such a heavy lock, wouldnt trust this model after this.

There were a bunch of reviews saying that this is hard to open, but I've had no problems opening and closing this lock. It does as advertised. I use it for the gym, and it keeps my belongings secure.

This is the third one I have purchased. They are sturdy, easy to lock and unlock and are durable in the outdoor weather changes. I am very happy with them!

I bought this for our back gate. I was tired of having to remember to carry the key around all the time and ended up locking myself out once. This lock solves that problem. It was very easy to reset the combination, no extra tools required. I bought another one for the shed. Again, solves the problem of not remembering or misplacing the key. The only caveat is that anyone who knows the current combination can reset it, but that wouldn't be a problem unless you tell people what the combination is. And if padlocks could be good looking, this one is it.

Got this to replace my Master outdoor lock for my patio gate. This is much better with larger number and the dials move free without jams. What I like best about this design is the dials are by the side of the lock instead of bottom like many other locks. With the dials by the side there is no need to turn the lock upside down, making it easier to dial in on the numbers, especially when you need readers like me.

2nd time buying.. awesome lock.. lasted 5 yrs the first one that i bought

After reading up on several reviews we chose this lock to secure our bag safe. The lock's combo was easily changed and the lock works well far, being used several times a day. The dials were a little stiff at first, so we used a dime to shift the numbers for a few uses until they loosened up. Works very well with our bag safe during a recent trip to Europe. I'll likely use it as a gym lock now that we are back. Toonie for scale.

Fits any gym locker, and ideal for that purpose. Well constructed and good quality materials. It is possible to hack this lock, but it takes some time, so there's little risk of theft in high-traffic areas. If you need something very high-security, though, don't go with this one.