Well-known cycling professionals participating in the texlock Test 2023 - 2025 have tested whether the texlock really delivers what we promise. The testers have considered different aspects, which has produced a wide range of results via the texlock 2.0.

Here are all the texlock experiences about the eyelet, orbit and mate 2.0 compactly summarised, so that you don't have to sift through every single post and can decide for yourself which aspects are important to you and which opinions you trust.

Rear wheel and top tube of the bike with U-lock and textile extension in blue and black attached to the bike stand Frame lock with textile extension in grey-black secures e-cargo bike to bike stand

The texlock eyelet in the test

The most popular model of our bike locks is the texlock eyelet bundled with the D-lock or U/X-lock. 

The eyelet is versatile - in the preferred length, colour and U-lock of your choice.

With the loop-through principle, it offers the same doubled protection against theft and was even recognised by ART and Sold Secure as a particularly secure bike lock excellent. 

The texlock eyelet test conducted by professional cyclists shows you how well the combination of U-lock and textile cable performs in practice:

fahrradmagazin.net:
The texlock eyelet is a great choice for all cyclists

One of the toughest bike lock testers in Germany, fahrradmagazin.net, reports on all topics relating to bicycles and cycling. The online magazine also makes its bike tests and bike guides available digitally.

The bike experts at the texlock eyelet test 2023 were impressed by the innovative functions and the unique design.

Particular emphasis was placed on the high flexibility. Because - unlike traditional bike locks, which can be rigid and cumbersom - the eyelet is characterised by its adaptability among other properties:

©fahrradmagazin.net

For one, the portability received a very good rating. The eyelet 2.0 has less weight than the heavy chains of many other locks and is therefore easier to take with you on bike tours.

At the same time, the low weight is not at the expense of the high security (ART*2 and Sold Secure).

Another advantage of the eyelet is its scratch protection. While the sharp metal edges of other bike locks can scratch your bike and damage the paintwork, the soft feel of the textile cable and the rubberised metal parts ensure that your bike remains safe, secure and stays flawless for a long time.

Ultimately, the factor of key loss was considered in the Texlock test. If you lose your eyelet's key, there is no need to worry, because you can easily get a new one: Simply reorder your replacement key.

With a focus on safety and comfort, the textlock eyelet is - according to fahrradmagazin.net - a splendid choice for any cyclist.

vit:bikes: Is the Texlock 2.0 really saw-proof?

vit:bikesTV constantly presents different types of bikes and interesting people from the cycling world on YouTube and tests bike parts and gadgets. In the following video of the textile lock test Markus from vit:bikies also tested the eyelet 2.0 and found it stayed resilient for almost 5 minutes straight against a hacksaw and bolt cutters.

We have therefore demonstrably eliminated the textlock weak point of the first version with the steel core inside. Nobody can get through it that quickly...

Speaking of the texlock's weak point. CyclingClaude also put the texlock 2.0 through its paces with an attempt to destroy it.

https://youtu.be/ao_y4trVSsw

From minute 8:20 it gets interesting!

CyclingClaude: Enthusiastic about the improvement of the texlock 2.0

The German TOP bike blogger CyclingClaude has been reporting on road bikes, gravel and urban mobility since 2011. He knows exactly what he is talking about when it comes to bicycle safety, as bicycle theft is a daily occurrence in his Rhine-Main region. In the last 14 years, he alone has had four bicycles stolen.

He is convinced that anyone who rides an expensive bike is reluctant to let it out of their sight on the road for any length of time. No matter where, no matter which lock. With this in mind, he tested the texlock 1.0, i.e. the textile cable without a steel core, and justifiably criticised its sawing durability.

At the Eurobike 2018 he revised his test judgement of the texlock 1.0:

Armed with a saw he had brought with him, he tried, in vain, for over two minutes, to saw the texlock 2.0 to pieces. The texlock withstood the sawing test, unlike the saw itself, which had ultimately succumbed.
Claude is convinced of the further development and security of the tex-lock 2.0:

Would CyclingClaude park one of his titanium bikes secured with the texlock 2.0 somewhere unattended?

wattmoves about the boa constrictor among bike locks in the texlock test 2020

In the online magazine for e-bikes and pedelecs you will find everything from e-bike buying advice to tips on equipment and e-bike tests, as well as everything about electric bikes.

For example, the e-bike experts also test bicycle locks for e-bikes for their functionality in practice, because the attachment, transport and locking mechanism also serve to ensure the safety of your bike.

In the bicycle lock texlock test by wattmoves the eyelet M was put to the test.

It was generally praised for its versatility and recommended for the use of e-bikes and pedelecs in city traffic, on short trips and for locking several bikes.

Two bicycles connected with U-lock and flexible textile lock extension

©wattmoves.de: In the e-bike magazine "Fahrradschloss Test", the tex-lock eyelet M was used to secure two bikes to a fixed object at the same time.

For larger cargo bikes or tandems, the e-bike experts recommend the longer texlock eyelet L. For racing bikes or trekking bikes, they recommend the texlock eyelet S in their e-bike bike lock test. 

According to eBikeNews ...

UrbanBike.News: The texlock eyelet 2.0 is a lock that people like to use

At UrbanBike.News, everything revolves around the bicycle as THE means of transport in the city: from classic bicycles to e-bikes and pedelecs to accessories.

The bike experts also test bicycle products with a focus on style. Because...

In the texlock bike lock test of urbanbike.news the eyelet 2.0 scored highly thanks to its innovative textile rope technology and the many possible applications:

The colourful textile fibres give the chic bike lock a stylish look - a special twist, that fits many bikes.

The soft feel of the lock also means that it's pleasant to the touch and prevents scratches on the paintwork, so that your bike stays beautiful for a long time. 

Textile cable with ART seal of approval and rubberised metal eyelet encloses the bicycle frame and rear wheel Bicycle saddle with small U-lock and textile lock extension connected to bicycle stand Bicycle connected to the frame and rear wheel with a textile bicycle lock on the bicycle stand

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Despite the hard steel core, the eyelet is enormously flexible and offers more options for connecting to objects, than conventional folding, chain or U-locks, due to its extraordinary structure.

The bike experts are impressed by the price-performance ratio of the texlock eyelet:

cyclingnews.com: texlock solves all chain lock problems

The online magazine cyclingnews.com is a heavyweight among the bicycle experts. The professionals test every bike lock to its limits in various cycling disciplines and then compare it with other bike locks.

The professionals from Cyclingnews.com have given their verdict on the eyelet: In the test regarding design, safety and handling the eyelet pleases:

Because U-locks made of hardened steel are not flexible, the bike professionals previously set chain locks as their first choice, to flexibly attach high-quality bicycles to a fixed object.

However, they have always criticised the rather high weight and the annoying rattling of the individual chain links. Of course, there are already chain locks that no longer rattle. But there is no chain lock that weighs less with the same security and flexibility.

According to cyclingnews.com texlock has solved this problem. The texlock lock is at least as flexible and safe as a chain lock, but is lighter and does not rattle. In addition, the textile layer prevents scratching on the paintwork and it has an extremely beautiful design.

The bikers note in their textile lock bike test that the X-lock is a rather small U-lock. And that the security of the Sold Secure is only certified when using the loop-through principle.

The result of the texlock eyelet 2.0 test 2023 is therefore:

thebestbikelock.com tested the texlock eyelet 2.0 for months

Bicycle blogger Carl Ellis used to find bicycle locks too heavy, too ugly and too expensive. He only bought cheap bike locks that were poorly made and lacked proper features.

This made him a multiple bicycle theft victim - around the world. In 2015, Carl put an end to the series of thefts and created a blog on the subject of bicycle safety.

Carl Ellis 2022 could not avoid tex-lock. After we added a hard steel core several millimetres thick to the textile rope, he personally tested the eyelet 2.0 over several months.

He realised that the textile rope stands out from other bicycle locks.

Thieves first have to fight their way through several layers of high-tech fibres and then work on the hardened steel inside.

He is certain that this means thieves need all the more tools and time, so that they can crack the texlock 2.0.
This makes it all the more likely that the thief will give up.

Bicycle connected to tree with flexible textile bicycle lock Bicycle connected to bicycle stand with flexible textile lock Bicycle locked to a lamppost with a textile bicycle lock

©thebestbikelock.com

Its diversity is one of the greatest strengths of the texlock bike lock.

The flexible cable, available in three lengths, offers thousands of ways to attach the bike in all possible situations. It is easy to connect and differs greatly from other folding, chain or cable locks.

During transport, the blogger hangs the texlock around his shoulder or attaches it directly to the bike. Thanks to the textile coating, which protects against paint scratches, he no longer fears scratches.

Stiftung Warentest about the texlock eyelet 2.0 test

Every year, Stiftung Warentest has thousands of services and products, including bicycle locks, tested by independent testing institutes. The foundation provides consumers with the test results to help them make purchasing decisions.

For its bicycle lock tests, the organisation partly use their own criteria such as the exposure limit of harmful substances in plastics. This is why the texlock, while being tested in Stiftung Warentest 2021, received an unsatisfactory result.

And this despite the fact that the harmful substances in our shrink sleeves (the connection between the metal parts and the textile rope) complied with the EU standard. 

Nevertheless, we had this fixed immediately. Since the texlock 2.0 test in 2021, we have been using shrink tubing with even fewer harmful substances, which are below the Stiftung Warentest load limit. 

We have not yet been able to demonstrate this improvement in either 2022 or the 2023 Stiftung Warentest bike lock test.

The orbit in the texlock test

The texlock orbit is an all-rounder among textile locks and has a classic lock body. This was specially developed by texlock engineers and makes the bike lock particularly robust. Secure against lock picking. The test also showed how secure the orbit is against various tools.

tex-lock orbit in chateau red dangles open over racing bike handlebars with male model in the background

The Touring Club Switzerland classifies the texlock orbit as very safe

The TCS is a non-profit organisation and transport club that tested 15 different bicycle locks - from frame locks to cable locks and textile locks - with and without force. The price range of the locks tested ranged from 7.95 to 289 francs, i.e. around 8 to 295 euros.

The testers therefore rated the orbit as very secure and emphasised its light weight compared to other bike locks. In addition, the bicycle frame is not scratched by the textile surface. Details in the TCS Test.

The mate in the texlock 2.0 test

The bolt of the texlock mate Fits into all standard frame locks and ensures additional protection from theft.

By securing all important bike parts to a fixed object with the frame lock extension, the bike can be no longer carried away and also No individual parts stolen become.

(Cool: The textile lock comes with the mate transport bag for attachment to the top tube or luggage rack free of charge.)

Woman locks bicycle to post with flexible frame lock extension tex-lock mate in grey Woman retrieves flexible frame lock extension tex-lock mate in grey from small black bag

Just how clever and secure the flexible mate really is was extensively scrutinised in the “Frame lock with chain test”:

wattmoves about the insert chain to fall in love with: the texlock mate is refreshingly different

The online experts for e-bikes and pedelecs not only have the eyelet in the texlock test 2020 but also the texlock mate was found to be good. extensively tested by wattmoves.

The result? Spring fever.

According to professional cyclist Simon, the mate Refreshingly different compared to conventional insert chains for frame locks and has got hold of a regular place on his cargo bike for these reasons:

  • Design: The mate is incredibly stylish!
  • Security: The textile cable with universal bolt has the same high level of security as the tex-lock eyelet and makes bicycle thieves despair. It is only not ART*2 certified because the security of the overall system ultimately depends on the frame lock, over which Texlock has no influence.
  • Handling: Thanks to its suppleness, lightness and flexibility, connecting it is downright fun.
  • Length & weight: No comparable mortise chain weighs as little as the mate. A lightweight among the mortise chains for frame locks.

The decision: In combination with the right frame lock, the texlock mate makes everyday cycling in the city considerably easier and the purchase is worthwhile for the rest of castle life.

Cargo bike with frame lock and flexible textile lock extension connected to the post

©wattmoves.de: The texlock mate impresses with its stylish design, light weight, flexible handling and high level of safety.

velostrom: The mate as a lock extension for the frame lock on the e-bike

The online magazine VeloStrom promotes the spread of pedelecs and e-bikes for better health, quality of life and the environment. To this end, the magazine provides manufacturer-independent advice and information on the subject of e-bikes, sometimes with a critical eye and with the necessary broader perspective. 

VeloStrom also has the texlock mate in the bike lock e-bike test in our sights. This is the result:

Its cleverly combined material layers are reminiscent of a rope and are Extremely flexible, so that you can find a way to securely lock your e-bike with a frame lock to prevent theft.

Other plus points that convinced the e-bike expert of the texlock mate in the test are

  • The Low weight compared to other lock extensions
  • Its Practical bag with bracket on the front luggage rack of the Charger3 GT
Frame lock extension texlock mate clicked into the frame lock black texlock bag on luggage carrier

Conclusion about the texlock 2.0 in the test

Before you buy a new bike lock for your bike, you should definitely check the Results of independent bike lock tests in which the lock was put through its paces.

This should be a test from an industry professional and not by a layman. The test criteria should also be relevant to you.
The results several tests give you a better impression than just a single test result.

These are the Results of the texlock 2.0 test 2023 at a glance:

VeloStrom: The tex-lock mate is an excellent lock extension for the frame lock on an e-bike thanks to its enormous flexibility, low weight and practical bag.

fahrradmagazin.net: Thanks to its safety and comfort, the tex-lock eyelet 2.0 is a great choice for any cyclist.

vit:bikesTV: Thieves would rather look for easier prey than spend several minutes using various tools to pick the textile bike lock.

wattmoves.de: Thanks to the versatility of tex-lock, you'll never have to worry about where to securely lock your bike again.

UrbanBike.news: The eyelet is a flexible and stylish lock that is a pleasure to use.

cyclingnews.com: The texlock is a beautiful and specific lock that solves the problems of chain locks and combines all the advantages of chain locks.

thebestbikelock.com: The versatility is an enormous strength of the texlock and the special textile rope drives thieves to despair.

Stiftung Warentest: The burglar resistance of the texlock eyelet was assessed as satisfactory in 2021. Only the shrink sleeve had exceeded the limit of harmful substances defined by the foundation. This has since been rectified by us, but not retested.

Also helpful: Independent bike lock certificates

In addition to bike lock tests Bicycle lock certificates Another method of testing how good a lock really is. Test institutes such as ART and Sold Secure test the protection against tampering and forced entry attempts and label a lock with a Secure bike lock with their seals of approval after passing the test. Namely independent of the manufacturer's specifications. 

Because the texlock eyelet and orbit have passed these extensive tests, both textile locks are at least ART*2-certified bike locks. The eyelet D-lock Bundle is even ART*3 and Sold Secure Diamond certified. In the U/X-lock Bundle, the eyelet carries the Sold Secure Gold Label (You can find out which U-lock is best for you in the U-lock guide out).