ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 vs Trelock BC 680
Comparison 2026 — Bike Locks
Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 edges out the Trelock BC 680 with an overall score of 92/100 against 70/100. It scores particularly well on security (98/100) and ease of use (70/100), 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 €109.95.
Security winner
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
28% higher than its rival
Value winner
Trelock BC 680
7% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 | Trelock BC 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €109.95 | €44.95+145% |
| Rating | ★4.6 (2,150) | ★4.2 (620) |
| Overall | 92/100+31% | 70/100 |
| Security | ||
| Type | Beugelslot | Kettingslot |
| ART rating | ART-3 | ART-2+33% |
| Security level | ABUS Level 15/15 | — |
| Cylinder | ABUS X-Plus | Trelock schijfcilinder |
| Dimensions | ||
| Shackle width | 10.8 cm | — |
| Shackle height | 23 cm | — |
| Weight | 1640 g+52% | 2500 g |
| Material | Gehard staal 13 mm parabolisch | — |
| Length | — | 110 cm |
| Sleeve | — | Textiel |
Pros and cons
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
Pros
- ART-3 certified — the highest Dutch insurance grade for bike locks
- Parabolic shackle shape defeats most cutting attacks
- ABUS X-Plus cylinder offers the brand's highest anti-picking protection
- Power Cell technology adds an extra hardened steel sleeve
Cons
- Heavy at 1,640 grams — noticeable in a backpack or pannier
- Limited shackle width makes it awkward around wide city bike posts
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