Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500
The Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 fails to deliver on its high-end claim, offering vulnerability to cutting tools and lacking long-term reliability, which makes it a poor value proposition.
Consolidated from 9 cited sources across 7 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 4 positive sources
- 4 neutral sources
- 1 unconvinced source
1 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
While marketed as a high-end lock, recent reviews point out that its shackle is still vulnerable to angle grinders and it does not offer the long-term reliability of newer models like the Bordo Granit. Its higher price is not justified by performance.
Flagged 29 July 2026
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Highest Sold Secure rating
- ✓ Chain-style suitable for e-bikes
- ✓ Reasonable price
- ✓ Best lock for e-bikes according to Bicycling Magazine
- ✓ Excellent angle-grinder proof performance
- ✗ Vulnerable to angle grinders
- ✗ Lacks long-term reliability
- ✗ Higher price not justified
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
4 positive sources
Cyclist Cyclist magazine · reviewer · Jul 2026 Abus houses the hardened 27mm thick steel shackle and body of the Granit Super Extreme 2500 in an ultra-tough tungsten carbide shell to deflect angle grinders. It's the same material as used in cutters and grinders, so the lock is matching like with like, meaning that grinder discs are likely to wear quicker than the lock's cladding.Read P
Pietro Franzese Pietro Franzese · 44.1K subscribers · Sept 2024 This is the most secure bicycle lock in the world. We're at the Italian Bike Festival, and now we're trying to open an Abus lock, the strongest they have, with a grinder, just like thieves, unfortunately, tend to do to our parked bikes. It's going to be a long video, I'll do it without cuts and because this lock is very strong, very strong, but now you'll see it in the video.Watch B
bikefella.com Article · Aug 2025 The ABUS U-Lock Granit™ Super Extreme 2500/165HB230 is a top-tier bike security solution.Read G
Gadgets Lab Gadgets Lab · 2.7K subscribers · Dec 2025 But ABS with their Granite Super Extreme 2500 has engineered a solution that genuinely makes you rethink what's possible in bike security. This UL isn't just hardened steel. It's a marvel of material science. The secret lies in a special tungsten carbide material mixture integrated around both the lock shackle and the lock body.Watch
4 neutral sources
CHIP Nadine Englhart · reviewer · Jun 2026 Mit dem Abus Super Extreme Granite 2500 können maximal 100 Millimeter umschlossen werden, das ist für manche Fahrradständer oder Laternenmasten etwas knapp.Read T
The Best Bike Lock Article · Jun 2023 However, the fault at the base of the shackle was very serious. And Abus has never really acknowledged it.Read B
BikeRadar Article · May 2026 The Abus Granit Superxtreme 2500 is impressive but pricey.Read T
The Best Bike Lock Article · Jul 2024 2025 version is faultyRead
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #5 (B tier) on our consolidated bike locks board, drawn from 9 cited sources across 7 outlets.
Vulnerable to angle grinders. Lacks long-term reliability. Higher price not justified.
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