ABUS CityChain 1010 vs Trelock BC 680
Comparison 2026 — Bike Locks
Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the ABUS CityChain 1010 edges out the Trelock BC 680 with an overall score of 76/100 against 70/100. It scores particularly well on security (82/100) and ease of use (66/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Locks.
The Trelock BC 680 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €44.95 versus €64.95.
Security winner
ABUS CityChain 1010
12% higher than its rival
Value winner
Trelock BC 680
8% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | ABUS CityChain 1010 | Trelock BC 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €64.95 | €44.95+44% |
| Rating | ★4.5 (960) | ★4.2 (620) |
| Overall | 76/100+9% | 70/100 |
| Security | ||
| Type | Kettingslot | Kettingslot |
| ART rating | ART-2 | ART-2 |
| Security level | ABUS Level 10/15 | — |
| Cylinder | ABUS X-Plus | Trelock schijfcilinder |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 85 cm | 110 cm+29% |
| Link thickness | 9 mm (vierkant) | — |
| Weight | 3600 g | 2500 g+44% |
| Sleeve | Nylon | Textiel |
Pros and cons
ABUS CityChain 1010
Pros
- ART-2 certified for Dutch e-bike insurance
- 9 mm square links — bolt cutters slip instead of biting
- ABUS X-Plus cylinder with strong anti-pick and anti-drill resistance
- Nylon sleeve protects paint and muffles rattle while riding
Cons
- At 3.6 kg heavy — better suited to fixed parking than daily carry
- 85 cm is tight around cargo-bike frames or wide NS racks
Trelock BC 680
Pros
- ART-2 certified — meets Dutch e-bike insurance requirements up to 3,000 euros
- 110 cm length — generous for cargo-bike frames and wide NS racks
- Textile sleeve protects paint and prevents rattle
- Sharply priced — one of the cheapest ART-2 chain locks on the market
Cons
- Thinner links than the ABUS CityChain 1010 — mechanically more basic
- Cylinder is less sophisticated than ABUS Plus or X-Plus