AXA Newton Pro 100 vs ABUS CityChain 1010
Comparison 2026 — Bike Locks
Our verdict
The ABUS CityChain 1010 wins this ART-2 chain lock matchup 85 to 82, a narrow margin that comes down to link thickness and cylinder quality. Both locks target Dutch urban riders securing a €1000-€2500 bike to an NS rack or municipal hoop, and both meet ART-2 for standard e-bike insurance. The AXA Newton Pro 100 has a 9 mm hardened steel chain, 100 cm length, 2200 g weight and costs €69.95. The ABUS CityChain 1010 counters with 10 mm square links (harder to grind than round links), also 100 cm, 2850 g and €89.95. Those extra 650 g aren't nothing: if you cycle Amsterdam-Noord to Zuid daily, you feel every gram. The CityChain also uses the ABUS Plus cylinder with 250,000 key variations, while the Newton Pro uses a standard pin-tumbler that's faster to pick. On value the AXA scores 88 vs 80 — a real €20 gap.
For average Dutch commuters riding 15-25 minutes to station or office, the Newton Pro 100 is the more practical choice. For pricier e-bikes, or for Amsterdam/Rotterdam city-center parking where theft rates peak, the CityChain's 10 mm links and better cylinder earn their premium.
For most urban cyclists we recommend the AXA Newton Pro 100, unless your bike is worth over €2000 or you park in a G4-city center — then the ABUS CityChain 1010 is the smarter investment.
ABUS CityChain 1010
The CityChain 1010 wins with 10 mm square links and the ABUS Plus cylinder, together delivering clearly better resistance to angle grinders and picking than the AXA's 9 mm round chain.
AXA Newton Pro 100
The AXA Newton Pro 100 is €20 cheaper, 650 g lighter and carries the same ART-2 rating — enough for 80% of Dutch e-bikes and clearly more practical for daily use.
Specifications
| Specification | AXA Newton Pro 100 | ABUS CityChain 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €54.99+18% | €64.95 |
| Rating | ★4.3 (1,240) | ★4.5 (960) |
| Overall | 72/100 | 76/100+6% |
| Security | ||
| Type | Kettingslot | Kettingslot |
| ART rating | ART-2 | ART-2 |
| Cylinder | AXA schijfcilinder | ABUS X-Plus |
| Security level | — | ABUS Level 10/15 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 100 cm+18% | 85 cm |
| Link thickness | 5.5 mm | 9 mm (vierkant)+64% |
| Weight | 2900 g+24% | 3600 g |
| Sleeve | Textiel | Nylon |
Pros and cons
AXA Newton Pro 100
Pros
- ART-2 certified — accepted by virtually all Dutch e-bike insurers
- 100 cm length offers flexibility at wide NS racks and lamp posts
- Textile sleeve prevents scratches on frame and paintwork
- AXA is a Dutch brand with nationwide parts and key replacement service
Cons
- At 2.9 kg heavy to carry every day — better used as a station-based lock
- 5.5 mm links are thinner than some competitors in the same price range
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