Master Lock 22 Inch 9 Link Street Cuffs Lock #8290DPS

Customer Reviews

BEEFY

2007-09-07
I JUST RECEIVED MY PAIR OF STREET CUFFS. THEY ARE A BIT BEEFIER THAN I THOUGHT, (THIS IS A GOOD THING). THEY SEEM TO BE VERY STURDY AND ABLE TO SECURE MY BIKE (A HARLEY). A WORD TO [...], GOOD JOB! I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THIS ITEM BECAUSE OF ITS PRICE, ELSEWHERE. [...] HAD A PRICE I COULDN'T PASS UP. THANKS GUYS!

Great product

2007-07-29
These are great. They are very durable and easy to use. The metal links are really strong and make the lock very versital. It would take someone a really long time to cut through them or the cuffs. They are kinda heavy if you have to carry them (if you don't have the mount to put them on your bike frame while you ride). It comes with a warranty for the bike for which you intend to use it. But registering with Master Lock requires a receipt or appraisal of the bike, registration number of the bike (you have to register your bike with a 3rd party like the National Bike Registry), bike serial number and description, your insurance info if any, the receipt for the lock, and the proof of purchase barcode off of the lock packaging. That part was a pain, but I did it anyway just in case someone does manage to cut these things and take off with my bike.

Heavy Duty...and heavy

2007-07-20
These are a bit heavy but the weight is worth it. They are as strong and massive as a set of leg irons. They are also a little too short if you envison using as a cable alternative. They advertise 22 inches, but that is the outside length. The practical length is 20 inches. On a typical bike rack they are great as you can lock both the bike rack and the frame within one cuff and use the other for the wheel or to lock the frame in a second location. However you may not be able to get this around a tree or light post. Depends. The replacement guarantee comes with all sorts of restrictions, so if your bike is expensive get insurance. I am giving it four stars because of the length. The links between the cuffs [very sturdy by the way] are the least expensive and lightest part of the lock. It is inexcusable that they didn't use twice as many links. It would have made this a much more practical lock. That said, if you can live within its limitations, it is the most secure lock I've found.

Any Good Lock is a Deterent; Nothing is Perfect

2006-11-18
I've had my 9-link cuff lock for about six months now. I cannot see how anyone could pry apart or cut through one of these links... maybe with a grinder wheel or some such, but not via any ordinary means. The links are B-I-G, solid, and heavily chrome plated.

I'm not a big believer in cables since any pair of 2$ diagonals can snip through even the thickest braided cable in under five minutes. U-locks are clunky and vulnerable to everything from hacksaws to pens (I am very adept at opening my old U-lock with a bic pen, but I could not repeat such success with the cuff-lock... that doesn't mean the lock can't be picked... but I have to think it's at least *as difficult* to pick the lock of a cuff-lock as it is to pick the lock of a U-lock.). While lugging around a chain that's heavy enough to give a thief pause just isn't practical.

Enter the cuff-lock.

I initially bought the cuff-lock frame-mounted bracket (which offers a convenient way to carry the cuff-lock) as well. This uses a two-bolt waterbottle braze-on mount to secure the lock to the frame. I purchased an adaptor by Minoura to mount it on the seat post beneath the saddle. Even though it's made of lightweight aluminum and doesn't seem as though it can carry the heavy cuff-lock without bending or breaking, I've not had any problems. This despite riding over some very rough trails and hitting some good sized potholes. The bracket cradles the lock very efficiently. I'd still be reluctant to use any waterbottle braze-on mounts though... since those are designed to carry a lightweight cage and waterbottle and the lock weighs considerable more.

As for the rest of it, yeah... you do have to remember to press the button(s) on the cuffs... how hard is that? I like the fact that you don't have to close the cuffs all the way and they still lock securely. This allows some flexibility in terms of what you're locking your bike to. Overall, the cuff-lock is a nice alternative to a cable, chain, or U-lock.

In terms of ease of use, convenience, and overall construction, I'm very pleased.

Read this before trusting the Street Cuffs

2006-07-08
Evidently this lock is NOT as tough as described. You're better off with a good thick cable or a U-Lock. If you do a Google search for "Street Cuffs" you will find a website that shows the chain snapped in two, which resulted in the bike being stolen. The chain is made of pot metal.If you do not use the lock EXACTLY as Master Lock describes(which involves running the lock through the rear wheel or something) you expose the chain which can easily be snipped with bolt cutters. If you use this you should also supplement with a good thick cable or a U Lock. My advice is you just stick with a U Lock.

$3500 Master Lock Anti-Theft Guarantee

2008-06-30
I purchased this for my Harley Motor cycle and it worked great. Then my son took it and started using it on his $1500 road bycle. This lock is very easy to use and the "STAINLESS STEEL" chain, 9-Links are very strong. (for the guy that said it is "Pot Metal" all metal is melted in a pot?) I went to the Master Lock website and found the $3500 Master Lock Anti-Theft Guarantee. Master Lock is putting their "money where their mouth is" on this lock.
We own a few 8290DPS Master Locks now and use them on all of our bikes.
Good work Master Lock.

By far the best bike locks I have ever had!

2008-06-25
I have not had a single problem with these locks. Their uniqueness is a great theft deterrent in and of itself. The only problem is that everyone likes to stop you to ask where you got them.

Excelent Lock

2008-05-30
I have found this lock to be an excelent deterrent .
I put the lock around one of the cast spokes on the front wheel and the other end to the crash bar. This prevents ROLLING the harley.
Excelent product,easy to use,easy to carry.

Fun secure lock

2008-05-27
This lock is awesome. It is the coolest looking lock out there, and it is very secure. Arguably more secure than a good U-Lock.

Master Locks Rock

2008-05-14
It's a pretty sweet lock. Heavy duty! The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is that it's heavier than I expected and it can be a bit cumbersome at first. I'm a bike commuter so I use it everyday. Now I actually have a pretty slick system where I can leave it locked to my bike 24/7. When I ride, the lock is latched on my bike's cross-tube and down-tube so it's out of the way. It's super easy when locking my bike -- I just unlatch it from the down-tube and lock it to the bike rack. It's a bit pricey if you don't get it on sale. Mine was 60% of MSR -- worth every penny!