Wait, Moto Luggage Maker Shad Is Making Disc Locks Now?

Yes, and guess what? NO APP NEEDED, PRAISE BE.

Photo by: Shad

By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

Jan 28, 2025 at 7:26am ET

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There's nothing that hits quite like getting your motorcycle stolen, is there? If motorbike theft is a problem where you live, then you might be glad to know that respected luggage maker Shad is now offering some sturdy disc lock options for your consideration.

For those unfamiliar with motorcycle disc locks, they're exactly what the name sounds like: Locks with strong shanks (well, hopefully) that neatly clamp into place through your brake disc. This makes it harder for potential thieves to roll the bike away—let alone ride—without first finding a way to remove the offending lock.

While it might not deter every single thief (particularly those who are capable of picking a bike up and tossing it in a truck or van to drive away), general anti-theft wisdom holds that everything you can do to make your bike look like more trouble than it's worth to steal will hopefully convince would-be thieves to leave your bike alone.

To be absolutely clear, this is not a review of this lock. We haven't tried it, and therefore can't comment on any details about how it is to live with. However, a few years ago, I can tell you that I did review a more tech-heavy variation on a disc lock, in the form of the ABUS Granit Detecto SmartX 8078.

Where the Shad SC62A significantly differs from the ABUS Granit Detecto SmartX 8078 is that it uses a physical key, and doesn't rely on your smartphone and an app to lock, unlock, and track the lock on your bike. For riders who don't want the faf of dealing with yet another smartphone app, that alone could be a strong point in Shad's favor.

The Shad SC62A's MSRP is also quite a bit less expensive than the ABUS. How much? The Shad SC62A retails for just US $84.99, while the ABUS will set you back closer to $175 to $290, depending on where you buy it.

As for features, the Shad SC62A comes with a 10mm diameter shank, a 120dB alarm, and shock and motion sensors. The construction is zinc alloy, and Shad says the paint it used is abrasion, water, and corrosion-resistant.

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Another difference between this and the ABUS lock mentioned above is that the Shad relies on a CR2 lithium battery (non-rechargeable, though I can tell you that there are rechargeable versions available since this battery size is used primarily in the photography world), while the ABUS has a built-in rechargeable battery that you must plug into a USB cable.

The Shad SC62A also comes with a "code to retrieve a new key in case of loss." Total weight of the Shad lock is 1.32 pounds, which might also be a consideration for some people. It's available in your choice of black or yellow, and is offered for sale in multiple countries at the moment, including the US.