ABUS Granit CityChain XPlus 1060

The ABUS GRANIT CityChain XPlus 1060 is a high-security chain lock for valuable bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes and commuters who need serious protection. With an ABUS level 15 security rating, a 10 mm hardened steel chain and a 170 cm length, it is made for locking properly in real-world situations where smaller locks can be too limiting.

This is the lock to look at when security matters more than packability. It gives you the reach to lock around larger frames, cargo bikes, awkward racks, posts and street furniture, while still using ABUS’ highest bike-lock security rating.

Why we like it

The GRANIT CityChain XPlus 1060 is for riders who want a lock that looks and feels serious. The 10 mm hardened steel chain gives strong cut resistance, while the XPlus cylinder is made to resist picking and tampering.

The 170 cm length is the real-world advantage. It gives you more options when the bike rack is crowded, the locking point is awkward, or the bike is larger than a standard town bike. That makes it especially useful for cargo bikes, e-bikes with bigger frames, or home and garage setups where you want to lock the bike to something fixed.

The textile sleeve helps protect the bike’s paint, which matters when you are using a lock this heavy around a frame, rack or cargo bike.

Best for

• High-value commuter bikes and e-bikes
• Cargo bikes that need more reach around the frame or rack
• Home, garage or shed locking where the lock can stay in one place
• Workplaces where you can leave a strong lock at the bike parking area
• Awkward racks, posts and street furniture where smaller locks do not reach well
• Using as a main lock, or as part of a two-lock setup for higher-risk parking

What makes it different

Compared with a D-lock, the CityChain gives far more reach and flexibility. Compared with a folding lock, it is physically simpler and easier to wrap around larger locking points. Compared with a lighter chain, it gives a much stronger security rating and a more serious deterrent.

The trade-off is weight. At 3.75 kg, this is not the easiest lock to carry on a lightweight commuter or gravel bike. It makes the most sense on a cargo bike, in a pannier or basket, or left at a regular parking spot like work, home or the garage.

Good to know

No lock is unbreakable, but a stronger lock changes the effort, tools and time needed to steal a bike. For valuable bikes, that deterrent matters. Use the lock through the frame and around something fixed, keep the bike in a visible and well-lit place, and avoid leaving valuable bikes outside overnight where possible.

For very high-risk parking, pair this with a second lock. A two-lock setup can secure more of the bike and make it a less appealing target, especially when the bike next to it is easier to take.

Final word

The ABUS GRANIT CityChain XPlus 1060 is a serious lock for serious bike security. Choose it for e-bikes, cargo bikes, high-value commuters, home storage and awkward locking situations where you need strength, reach and a strong visual deterrent. Choose something lighter if you need a lock to carry on every short ride.