🔒 BELL Catalyst U-Locks: Top-Notch Security for Bicycles Review

locking bolts jam after a few months. I was a bit sluggish with the key, but that's because it was very sticky when wet. I ride/work my bike in all weather conditions and hope the lock doesn't get so fussy with a bit of water. I live in a swamp in Florida because I cry out loud! Bell was kind enough to send me a new lock after the original broke but I was done with their product so I sold the new lock to someone else. My master lock has been working for 1.5 years and has never let me down. I…

Not much to complain about, I have a catalytic lock 550. It has a slider core which isn't the most tamper resistant lock, but it's perfectly adequate and won't let most people in compared to a cheaper lock. The shackle isn't stiff or thick enough to handle large hand tools, but it's enough to beat discreet options, and for $20 you really don't get anything better until you get three times what you pay. Also comes with an extra wire loop to secure the front wheel which is a nice added deterrent…

There is some confusion in the questions and answers and some reviews here, probably because you can order several different Bell U-Lock models here, varying in size, locking mechanism and function. and come with various accessories. Questions and Answers and Reviews are grouped and are not always distinguishable by model. I bought the 500 U model, here's what I can share with you here. Somehow I got it for only ten bucks when I ordered it in early June 2016 - I assume it was a glitch or a bug…