Small but perfectly formed? Seatylock Foldylock Compact review

by October 29, 2024

written by October 29, 2024

Small but perfectly formed? Seatylock Foldylock Compact review

While Seatylock is perhaps less well known than other premium brands who make some of the best bike locks it does offer a comprehensive range that includes chains, u-locks and a number of folding options.

The folding models include the Elite, Forever and Classic, all of which are ‘full-size’ locks. Then there are the Mini and the Compact. As their names suggest they aim to balance bike security with portability. Here I’m taking a closer look at the Compact.

The lock’s weight, or lack of it, is noticeable. When packed into the case it makes for a neat and tidy unit that I found easy to pop into a backpack. When I secured it to my bike’s frame it was equally forgettable. The carrying case was secured easily using the bottle bosses and when cycling it stayed in place and was silent; a rattling lock can be rather irritating if your journey is more than a mile so I was pleased to find that the Compact behaved.

The smaller size made the Compact easy to use too. The rivets were smooth in action but not so much that they rendered the structure too slack when unfolded. I’ve used other larger folding locks and I found them to be a tad tricky to manage when it comes time to lock and unlock your bike. The downside here however is that you have less internal space to work with; the internal circumference of the lock is approximately 33” or 85cms. That said I managed to lock my bike to a variety of objects without any real issue, although I’d probably add a cable lock to work in conjunction with the Compact so I could secure both wheels.

The object of this test is to see how the Foldlylock performed in use, in regards to transporting the lock and locking and unlocking a bike. I didn’t attempt to break the lock in anyway so I can’t attest to the brand’s claims. In terms of security, it holds a Sold Secure Silver rating, which is fairly typical for folding locks. And it’s one of the smallest and lightest Silver-rated locks on the market, offering an impressive size-to-strength ratio.

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