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The Best Bike Lock

By Duncan Niederlitz and Eve O'Neill

Bike thieves are a persistent plague . The first line of defense: a good bike lock.

To find the best bike lock, we ordered 33 of the toughest we could find and then sawed, chopped, and cut them to pieces.

We learned that almost every lock can be defeated in under a minute, but the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 offers enough of a security advantage over other locks in its price range to keep a modest commuter bike from becoming an easy target for thieves.

Everything we recommend

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 With 4' Flex Cable

The best bike lock.

With a dual-locking hardened 13 mm shackle, an included cable, and a free year of anti-theft protection, the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 is a good deterrent at a reasonable price.

Buying Options

Upgrade pick.

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini

An even stronger lock.

This lock is more secure than our top pick, but it also weighs a lot more.

May be out of stock

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain

Best chain for the money.

If you need more length in your lock and weight is of little concern, the 10-pound Fahgettaboudit Chain is really tough.

Kryptonite Keeper 585

A medium-security folding lock.

This relatively lightweight folding lock can wrap around odd angles more easily than a U-lock and is more secure than a cable lock—but it’s not nearly as strong as a chain, and it’s pricey, too.

Things to know

No lock can keep a determined thief at bay forever . But a good one might persuade that thief to move on to an easier target.

Using hacksaws, two sizes of bolt cutters, cordless drills, and angle grinders, we destroyed 33 bike locks from 14 companies .

Our main pick , upgrade pick , and favorite chain come with insurance, but you have to register your lock for it to take effect.

The insurance on our upgrade pick covers bikes in Manhattan (unlike our main pick’s).

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 with 4' Flex Cable should withstand attacks from everything but power tools under most circumstances.

Once our testing began, we immediately saw the huge advantage this lock had over the competition: Its 13-millimeter hardened shackle (the big U-shaped loop that gives U-locks their name) can withstand bolt cutters, eliminating a large percentage of potential thieves.

Measuring 7 inches long and weighing a little under 3 pounds, it’s the perfect size for most people—long enough to lock the wheel and frame of most bicycles to a rack while leaving almost no room for someone to wedge a pry bar or a car jack inside it.

On top of that, the shackle in this design has an additional cutout at the end, which makes rotating (and therefore removing) it after cutting it even more difficult.

The Evolution Mini-7 uses a disc-detainer locking mechanism, which is much harder to pick than a typical wafer lock and should foil all but the most savvy criminal using specialty tools.

It also comes with a 4-foot cable to secure the front wheel, plus a free year of Kryptonite’s anti-theft protection . Two caveats on the latter: You must register your lock within 30 days of buying it, and the anti-theft protection on this lock does not apply to residents of Manhattan, where theft is very high. (The company’s New York lock series—including our upgrade pick and the chain pick below—is covered even in Manhattan.)

With an 18 mm dual-locking hardened shackle, the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini held up better than any other lock—except one—against cutting attacks. (That exception is the Hiplok D1000, which costs $300; see “ What about the Hiplok D1000? ” for more about it.) Even with a powered cut-off wheel, our testers took over a minute to make the two cuts necessary to remove it—four times longer to grind through than with the Evolution Mini-7.

However, this lock weighs almost 4.5 pounds, a full pound and a half more than the Mini-7. But if you’re in a high-risk area, and can’t spend $300, this lock is the one to buy. Like our top pick, it uses a very secure disc-detainer mechanism, and it’s long enough to fit around your bike’s frame and your wheel without becoming too cumbersome. For extra peace of mind, it also comes with a free year of the highest level ($5,000) of anti-theft coverage from Kryptonite. (Again, you have to register your lock within 30 days of purchase for the coverage to take effect.)

If you want to secure more than just your bike frame and wheel, if you have a cargo or electric bike that needs a longer lock, or if your favorite spot to lock up is around a street post, go with the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain , which is one of the toughest chain locks we tested. We encountered other chain locks that were harder to cut through, but they either cost too much more or weighed too much more. It has 3 feet of 14 mm hardened links held together by a 15 mm Kryptonite New York Disc Lock, and it should keep all but the most determined thieves at bay. (It too comes with a free year of the highest level of anti-theft coverage, as long as you register your chain.)

If security is your only concern, we recommend skipping a folding lock altogether because the rivets are easy to break. But there are a few special situations that folding locks can accommodate that other options can’t: You can lock them around large or strange shapes like handrails or lamp posts, they’re much sturdier than cables, and they’re a lot lighter than chains (and a pound lighter than our top U-lock pick, even minus its cable). We believe the Kryptonite Keeper 585 offers the best combination of security, weight, and price among folding locks. It also comes in a longer, 100 cm (39-inch) version, the Keeper 510 .

The Keeper 585 measures 85 cm (32 inches) long, weighs 1.7 pounds, has 3 mm hardened steel rivets, and comes with $500 of anti-theft protection from Kryptonite. Is your bike worth thousands more than $500? That should tell you everything you need to know—get a stronger lock.

The research

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Duncan Niederlitz has worked in the bicycle industry since 2002 on both coasts of the United States, as well as abroad. He has owned many of the locks we’ve tested and has worked at shops selling all of them, occasionally having to cut them off bikes. Between that and the work he did for this guide, he has spent hundreds of hours researching, selling, using, and testing bike locks.

Eve O’Neill, a former senior staff writer covering outdoor gear for Wirecutter, started in 2014 as our first bike reporter.

We contacted John Edgar Park , an avid lock-picking enthusiast and instructor with over 20 years of experience, and we sat down together to review all the locks we had received to vet them for lock-picking vulnerabilities. In addition, we made arrangements to get in touch with a lock-picking group, and we visited on a night with a presentation on high-security disc-detainer locks. The meeting was in an unmarked room in an unmarked building, and everyone who gave a presentation used their Def Con code names.

We also corresponded with Mark Podob of Metlab , a heat-treating and metallurgic-consulting company, to gain insight into how locks are constructed.

We ended up choosing four Kryptonite locks, and we know how that kind of thing can look. But we think the data speaks for itself. Duncan was working at a bike shop in 2004 when the Bic pen fiasco went down (he appeared on the local news station demonstrating the technique), so we approached this guide with a skeptical view regarding any lock manufacturer’s claims.

If you ride a bike and ever need to leave it unattended, you should carry (and use) a sturdy bike lock—at least if you want the bike to be there waiting for you when you return. And if you live in an area where garage or apartment-building bike-room break-ins are common, you may even want to lock your bike up when it’s seemingly safe at home, too. Unfortunately, as we’ve discovered through both our testing and our own painful experience, no lock can keep a determined bike thief at bay forever. However, a good one might persuade that thief to move on to a less well-defended target.

We spent many hours researching all the locks available from the major brands in the bicycle industry, attended trade shows to see not-yet-available options, reviewed earlier versions of this guide, and searched for well-reviewed locks from smaller companies or lesser-known brands.

Manufacturers make locks in a range of similar styles. Considering their supposedly different levels of security and proprietary ratings systems, however, it can be hard to decide which locks are comparable, other than blindly going by price or researching the ratings from independent organizations such as ART in the Netherlands and Sold Secure in England. Unfortunately these institutions use different rating scales, and not all lock manufacturers submit all of their locks to be tested. And although these independent labs return a rating, they do not make the reasoning behind the rating (or the tests they used to come to that conclusion) available to the public, so looking at their ratings still gave us only a rough idea of the security of any one lock.

We decided that our only way forward was to order the most expensive locks from every company we could and test them to destruction to set a baseline for what each company considered its highest level of security. We then ordered the budget locks from our previous guide, as well as some of the upgrades from companies that had finished well in our first round of tests, and destructively tested all of those, too. We eventually destroyed 35 locks from ABUS, Altor, Artago, Blackburn, Foldylock, Hiplok, Knog, Kryptonite, Litelok, Master Lock, OnGuard, RockyMounts, Schlage, and TiGr.

To truly test the effectiveness of a bike lock, you have to think like a bike thief. From our experiences working in shops over the years and interviewing professional bike thieves (yes, we’ve done that), we created a list of the most common tools that bicycle thieves use to defeat bike locks. It became the checklist that each model in our group of locks would need to survive to become a pick.

To be clear, the following is not a guide to stealing bikes. But to assess the security of bike locks, you have to really understand how they get stolen in the first place.

Lock picks: These require a lot of skill to use, and different locks require assorted tools and pose varying degrees of difficulty to pick. However, once a thief has the tools and the proficiency to quickly open a particular lock, the process merely becomes a matter of walking the streets and looking through racks of bikes for a target lock they recognize as being easy to open.

Cable cutters: Thieves carry out a large number of bike thefts (possibly most of them) using a simple pair of diagonal wire cutters. Unfortunately, the only reason simple diagonal cutters are so effective is that many people continue to lock their bicycles using just a braided steel cable and a padlock or a basic cable lock , even though such devices should be used strictly as accessory locks in most situations. A good set of bypass cutters can cut these locks in a single pass, and a tiny set of diagonal cutters can do so with multiple snips.

Bolt cutters: During Duncan’s work in shops over the years, he has heard hundreds of stolen-bike stories and has seen many cut locks, and most of them (not including snipped cable locks) have been cut with bolt cutters. Bolt cutters can be quite small and are quick to cut through certain kinds of locks.

Hacksaw: A hacksaw can work through a nonhardened lock quickly. Most chains from the hardware store, cheap U-locks, and cable locks can be defeated with a hacksaw. A hacksaw can be slow on a thicker lock, may catch and bind while trying to cut through a cable, and takes some physical effort to use in general.

Cordless drill: This is a rarer tool for bike thieves, as it works well on only a few types of locks, and most of those are also easier to defeat using other methods. But occasionally drills do see use (most often during an attempt to drill out a lock’s core). The locks that drills work well on (such as folding locks ) have become more popular, though.

Angle grinder: A thief with a battery-powered angle grinder will defeat any lock if given enough time—even the Hiplok D1000, though the thief had better be carrying a pile of spare disc blades to crack that lock. For the thief, the biggest drawback of a grinder is the noise and sparks it emits as it grinds through hardened steel. In the past, cordless tools didn’t have the power for such uses, but battery technology has advanced enough that they can perform just as well as their corded counterparts, and thus they have changed the landscape of bicycle security. It’s hard not to notice one of these tools, but a thief who can mask the noise and is brazen enough to use one will probably be successful in stealing the bike.

We did not pry open any locks with car jacks, because the jack would have to fit inside the shackle. You can make that kind of attack more difficult by using good locking technique, which means choosing a lock size that leaves very little room inside the shackle to fit a tool—all of the locks we tested were too small to accommodate a jack.

After we had our list, we needed to decide how the results of the tests would allow us to rank the locks. We believe that any form of security is only as good as its weakest part—think of a locked house with an open window, for instance, or a computer operating system with a backdoor. So we decided that the more quickly a lock could be opened, regardless of how well it performed in other respects, the lower it would score.

The first test would show if any of the locks could be picked (some could). The second would reveal whether any would fall victim to bolt cutters (some did), hacksawing (sadly), or drilling (no problem). The last would demonstrate how long each lock would take to cut through with an inexpensive portable angle grinder (quicker than you might think). After we completed all the tests, we ranked the locks based on their security and price to see where they stood, and then we factored in features such as durability, weight, portability, and ease of use.

The testing methods

Lock picking.

We contacted John Edgar Park , an avid lock-picking enthusiast and instructor with over 20 years of experience, and we sat down together to review all the locks we had received. With a quick visual inspection and a few pokes from one of the many pointy tools he had brought along in a folding leather pouch, Park immediately singled out how each mechanism worked and the easiest way to defeat each lock. Park also taught us how to pick a lock, which he managed to do to one model in less than 30 seconds. It’s a simple raking technique (video) that requires little skill and basic tools; someone could do it with a couple of pieces of scrap metal from a car’s wiper blade or a pair of bobby pins. And we had always thought MacGyver was a joke!

Just to be sure, we also got in touch with a lock-picking group, and we visited on a night with a presentation on disc-detainer locks, a type of high-security mechanism used in some bike locks. The meeting was in an unmarked room in an unmarked building. We learned that even the more basic disc-detainer locks we brought were very hard to pick, and nobody at the meeting had the proper tools to fit the smaller keyways most bicycle locks use. As a result, we came away confident that disc-detainer styles were secure against most lock-picking thieves.

In February 2021, a YouTube expert who goes by the name LockPickingLawyer posted a video in which he said that tools for picking disc-detainer locks were becoming more common—in fact, he designed one himself that’s now available online and that he used to open our top pick in 46 seconds and our upgrade pick in 58 seconds. Given that the brute-force methods we tried took even less time to destroy a lock, though, we remain less worried about lock picking than we do about bolt cutters and angle grinders.

Bolt cutters

The next test: bolt cutters. These tools are available at any home improvement store and usually make a sound during a theft only after it’s too late, when the lock splits apart and the thief is off with your bike. You could be within 20 feet of your bike and still not hear it. For our tests we used cutters of two lengths, a 24-inch HDX pair from Home Depot and a 36-inch Tekton 3421.

Some of the locks we tested claimed to be resistant, but most of them fell to our bolt cutters eventually. The easiest U-locks to cut through appeared to be only case-hardened , which seems to do little to stop bolt cutters since the tool’s jaws can crush and split the softer metal underneath the hardened shell. More expensive locks are hardened more thoroughly, via a different heat-treating process .

We weren’t expecting notable results from the hacksaw test, as even modest case-hardened steel usually deters a hacksaw. However, the Altor and TiGr locks we tested were both made of titanium, which is tough but not very hard, and the hacksaw proved that: With the hacksaw, we cut through each lock, held in a vise, in less than 30 seconds. Using the vise probably resulted in a cut time quicker than that of most real-world scenarios, but practiced thieves have vise-like tricks (using zip ties or leaning against the bike to steady it). The RockyMounts U-lock we tested used stainless steel, a material rarely found in bicycle locks, which to our eyes appeared to have been left unhardened; despite the lock’s large shackle diameter, our hacksaw cut through in just 90 seconds.

Cordless drill

Although a small cordless drill is louder than bolt cutters, it’s still barely noticeable over the sounds of a busy street. The drill we used in our testing was a 12 V Milwaukee Fuel, which is small enough to put into a jacket pocket. While the Altor gave in to the bolt cutters and the ABUS Folding Lock Bordo Granit X-Plus did as well after much effort on our part, the drill easily defeated both. A quick look was all we needed to see that the hinge was probably the weakest component of each system, and we quickly removed the locks by drilling straight through the rivet holding the hinge together.

Angle grinder

We knew all the locks would fall to the 7,000 rpm of an aluminum-oxide disc—we just weren’t sure how long it would take. After years of hearing anecdotes from bike-shop customers, reading marketing literature, and removing the odd lock here and there, we expected it would take more than a minute for us to complete one cut.

We charged all the batteries we had for our cordless grinder, made extra coffee, and mentally prepared for the hours of grinding that lay ahead of us. Then the first lock took 14 seconds to cut through. The next, 15. Some of the locks couldn’t survive past the 10-second mark; the thickest and strongest ones resisted for only 30 seconds before we made one cut. (In 2022 and 2023, we took an angle grinder to the Hiplok D1000 U-lock, which its makers says resists angle grinders. See “ What about the Hiplok D1000? ” for the results.)

We learned that no lock available at the time (2017) could resist cutting for more than a minute against modern tools, even if it was a chain or had a dual-locking shackle and needed two cuts for removal. Granted, we did these tests under ideal circumstances with each lock in a vise to create an equal setting for the locks, but after testing locks in more awkward and unrestrained positions and seeing only a marginal increase in time, we can say that our results aren’t too far off from what you can expect in the real world. Even if it’s painfully obvious that a bike is being stolen, it seems to barely cause any alarm or attract attention, as demonstrated in one of our favorite videos .

So why bother to lock a bike? It unfortunately comes down to beating the bike owners around you—after all, you don’t need to outrun the bear, you just need to outrun the other person with you. If you can ride a less expensive bike and lock it up properly with a better lock in a safer location, you can remove the temptation for a thief to pick your bike over an easier target.

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 U-lock incorporates a wider combination of theft-resistant features than almost anything we’ve looked at that isn’t twice the price or twice as heavy. It has a more thoroughly hardened, dual-locking shackle, which lesser locks don’t have, and it’s outfitted with a more secure disc-detainer locking mechanism. It also comes with a 4-foot cable and a free year of the company’s anti-theft protection (as long as you don’t live in Manhattan and you remember to register your lock within 30 days of purchase). This model is usually about $20 more expensive than the KryptoLok Standard , which shares some of its technology (specifically, the locking mechanism and the dual-deadbolt shackle), but it includes a year of Kryptonite’s protection coverage , up to $2,500. (You have to pay $10 for the first year of protection on the KryptoLok, and that coverage pays up to $1,750 at most.)

Instead of using just a case-hardened shackle, the Evolution series uses a harder steel shackle and a hardening process that, while not technically “through hardened,” still allowed the Mini-7 to withstand more abuse in our tests than other locks at the same price. We cut lesser locks with only 24-inch bolt cutters, but the Evolution Mini-7 withstood even our 36-inch cutters, surviving with just a couple of small scratches.

The current Evolution line also uses deadbolts on both sides of the shackle, rather than having a non-locking bent foot on one end. (This line of Evolution locks used to be called “New-U,” but Kryptonite recently dropped “New-U” from all the locks’ names.) The advantage of the redesigned shackle is that a thief would most likely need to make two cuts with a power tool to pry it open. And after making those cuts, the thief would need to twist the shackle off; on the locks in this series, Kryptonite added a small cutout to each end, making it that much harder to twist off.

The lock also incorporates the more secure disc-detainer locking mechanism. This style of keyway and mechanism is resistant to picking, requiring specialty tools, patience, and skills. After consulting with multiple lock-picking enthusiasts and experts, we decided that the chances of having a disc-detainer lock picked on the street are very slim, in contrast to the likelihood for some of the other lock types we tested. (The YouTube personality LockPickingLawyer posted a video in February 2021 demonstrating how, with a tool he designed, he was able to pick the (then New-U) Evolution in less than a minute. However, considering his level of expertise and the conditions he was working in—able to hold the lock in his hands under good lighting—we believe that brute-force attacks pose more of a problem in real life.)

The Evolution has a durable protective rubber coating on all the main parts to prevent scratches on your bike’s paint. It’s also available in multiple sizes, but we think the 7-inch size (which weighs about 3.5 pounds, cable included) is ideal for most people. If you are commuting on a bike with large tires and need to lock both wheels, the Mini-7 might not be long enough to fit over the tire and frame. You can solve that problem by adding locking wheel skewers , but Kryptonite also sells the Evolution in a larger size without the cable. If you are unsure about the fit, swing by your local shop to check.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

We still believe that thanks to the hardness of the shackle and the difficulty of squeezing a car jack into a properly locked Evolution Mini-7, it will thwart most attacks (other than with an angle grinder) better than any other lock at this price. But if you’re in a high-risk area or if you live in Manhattan, where the only locks covered by Kryptonite’s anti-theft protection are the New York series, you should probably upgrade to the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit. And if you own a particularly expensive or hard-to-replace bike, you might even want to consider the Hiplok D1000 .

And although the Mini-7 comes with one of the better mounts for attaching it to a bike frame, that isn’t saying much. U-locks are the bane of bicycle mechanics everywhere because the mounts always seem to be in an awkward spot or to come loose over time. If at all possible, carrying this lock on a rack or in a basket is definitely the preferred method, but the mount will suffice.

The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lock is a workhorse. You won’t find any special features or frills, just a lot of lock—4.55 pounds’ worth. It uses a through-hardened dual-locking shackle and extra metal in the crossbar for even more security. The 18 mm shackle has a cross-sectional area twice that of the Evolution’s 13 mm shackle and thus takes twice as long to cut through. Since this lock is in Kryptonite’s New York series of locks, it’s covered by the company’s theft protection even in Manhattan (The coverage is for $5,000—or the cost of your insurance deductible, should the theft be covered—and it’s free for the first year. You can extend it for up to five years, for an additional cost of up to $35.)

Like the Evolution, this lock employs a disc-detainer locking mechanism; also like the Evolution, the New York Fahgettaboudit wasn’t able to withstand the attentions of YouTuber LockPickingLawyer for more than a minute. However, as with the Evolution, we’re less concerned about lock picking than we are about bolt cutters and angle grinders.

The only significant downside to this lock, other than an increase in price over the Evolution, is that it’s much heavier. But as our tests showed, a more hardened metal (and more of it) is the key to more security. The New York Fahgettaboudit Mini also does not include any mounting hardware for attaching it to your frame (though we doubt that the mount would even stay in place considering this lock’s weight), and unlike our top pick it does not come with a cable.

Sometimes you need a chain lock. The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain is the best chain for the money for high-security situations. It uses 14 mm through-hardened links and comes in a fairly standard 39-inch length (which weighs more than 10 pounds) as well as in a giant, 5-foot version (15-plus pounds). The chain is connected by Kryptonite’s 15 mm New York disc lock, which employs a dual-locking shackle and a disc-detainer mechanism. And because it is in Kryptonite’s New York series of locks, it is covered by the company’s anti-theft protection in Manhattan.

Although we did not take as long to cut through this chain with the angle grinder as we did the New York Fahgettaboudit Mini, we found that it provided almost as much security; it also had a more usable length. The only chain locks that took us longer to cut though were the Kryptonite New York Legend Chain and the Artago 69T100E , both of which cost significantly more at the time we tested them. If you’re particularly concerned about security, we think spending money on a strong second lock to use around the front wheel (in addition to the lock you’re already using on the back of the frame) would be a more savvy purchase and would give you more security for the same amount of money.

There’s a small intersection in the bicycle-lock world, a place where the features of a U-lock, chain, or cable don’t neatly triangulate. Perhaps you regularly find yourself in a location where a U-lock can’t fit around what you’re trying to lock your bike to, but a chain is much too heavy for you to carry, and a cable lock isn’t secure enough (for what it’s worth, we do not recommend cable locks used alone, ever, because they are so easily snipped). In that case, a folding lock might be the solution to your problem, and among models in that category, the Kryptonite Keeper 585 offers the best combination of security, weight, and price.

The Keeper 585 folding lock measures 85 cm (32 inches) long and weighs 1.7 pounds, and it comes with $500 of anti-theft protection from Kryptonite (this protection, as with all Kryptonite locks that are not part of the company’s New York series, is not valid in Manhattan). A folding lock is not very secure because the rivets in the hinges are easily compromised with a drill. And folding locks also don’t provide that much weight or size advantage over a U-lock.

The rivets on the Keeper 585 are 3 mm hardened steel. You can find folding locks that use thicker, 5 mm rivets, such as the Rocky Mounts Hendrix and even other Kryptonite models , but we drilled through them in nearly the same amount of time as we did the smaller rivets. Judging from our findings, we can say it takes a lot more than an additional 2 mm of metal—more like 10 mm (which you’ll find on the 13 mm shackle on our top pick)—to get in the way of power tools.

Giving up on those bigger rivets in favor of the Keeper 585 gives you a lock that’s nearly a pound lighter and $10 to $30 cheaper. And it still carries a bronze rating from Sold Secure, the same rating as on all other Kryptonite folding locks, even the bigger, more expensive versions. The folding lock with the highest Sold Secure rating is the ABUS Bordo Granit X-Plus , but that’s 4 pounds of lock that costs over $100. If you need something very strong, such as if you’re trying to lock up an ebike, we recommend passing on a folding lock and getting a fat chain instead—same price, but you get 14 mm of steel versus 5 mm of steel. For greater security, it’s a no-brainer.

In addition, Kryptonite offers an anti-theft warranty with its folding locks, in this case up to $500 in the event the lock is compromised. (Again, you have to register your lock within 30 days of buying it.) This lock also comes in a longer version, the Keeper 510 . It’s the same thing but 100 cm (39 inches) long and an extra 0.2 pound as a result of the longer length.

In the fall of 2021, the British bike lock company Hiplok announced that it had made a lock, the D1000 , using a graphene-reinforced ceramic composite designed to withstand a portable angle grinder, and it launched a Kickstarter campaign to publicize it. After the funding period was over, at the end of October, Hiplok sent us a sample lock ( we don’t test or evaluate products while they’re still in crowdfunding ) that was, they told us, one of the first 30 made. Duncan Niederlitz, who did the lock testing (and destroying) for the 2017 edition of this guide, hauled out his portable angle grinder to demolish the sample lock. He went through two disc blades cutting through the lock on the first try, going very carefully and trying not to let the disc blades catch. On the second attempt, he went faster, pushing harder, and it took five blades to cut through the lock. A third, slower attempt also took five blades. “If I was a thief,” he said, “I’d probably quit after the second wore out—if I even carried a spare.”

In order to be sure that the lock we tested ends up being the same lock regular customers will receive, we ordered two more locks as soon as we could, in May of 2022, on the Hiplok website. When they arrived, late in September, Duncan took one and revved up his angle grinder again. He reported that the lock we bought performed just as well as the preproduction one: “Took another five blades to cut through it once, which left a 0.75-inch gap if pulled apart, so someone would probably need to cut it twice” to actually get it off. (The shackles are square, so you can’t twist them to make the gap wider.) He then tried a metal-cutting diamond blade, which didn’t wear down as the regular blades did, but it took him three minutes and 40 seconds to cut once through the shackle—it lasted far longer than any other lock we’ve tested. And this was, of course, under optimal conditions: in a well-lit area, with a vise holding the lock steady.

Hiplok’s specs say that the lock weighs 1.9 kilograms (4 pounds, 2.8 ounces); our kitchen scale says 1.925 kilograms (4 pounds, 3.9 ounces). Either way, that’s less than our upgrade pick, the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini, weighs. (The two locks are nearly identical in terms of their interior dimensions.) The Hiplok costs twice as much as our upgrade pick, and it doesn’t offer any kind of protection coverage like Kryptonite does. Still, given the results of our testing, we’re weighing making it our upgrade pick, after we’ve seen how the lock withstands other modes of attack and how it stands up to daily life (and dirt, water, and wear) on the streets of New York City. Update: As of June 2024, no would-be thief has tried to defeat the D1000 that one of our NYC-based staff members is using to lock his bike. He’ll keep tempting them.

If you need a lock for a bike-storage room or garage: Consider the Kryptonite New York Legend Chain , which is the strongest chain we tested but too big and heavy to carry around. (It weighs nearly 15 pounds and measures nearly 5 feet long; unlike the New York Fahgettaboudit Chain, it does not come in a shorter, lighter version.) The New York Legend Chain’s bulk makes it best suited as a leave-in-place lock, not one you would bring with you and use multiple times a day.

If you want a folding lock with more anti-theft insurance: Check out the Kryptonite KryptoLok 685 , 610 , and 610 S folding locks, which are all stronger versions of our folding-lock pick. The main difference is that they have rivets measuring 5 mm thick, instead of 3 mm. We wouldn’t spend the extra money on any of them for that reason alone, as in our tests a drill still defeated them easily. However, they all come with a much bigger insurance policy: $1,750, versus the $500 of coverage that comes with our top folding choice. If that’s of value to you, upgrading to one of these versions would be worth the investment. Of the three, we’d choose the 610 S; all other things being equal, the narrower design is nice and gives the 610 S a more streamlined fit if you mount it on a down tube.

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7: This model, our previous top pick, was replaced by our current pick , which used to be called the New-U Evolution Mini-7 but confusingly now bears the same name as its predecessor. (Although you may still see the older version for sale at some retailers and on Amazon, it no longer appears on Kryptonite’s website.) The main difference is that it locks on only one side, in contrast to the current Evolution Mini-7, which has a dual-locking shackle. You can identify the older version, which we no longer recommend, by its bent foot, visible in the video below.

Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard : This U-lock employs a disc-detainer mechanism, like the Evolution does, and it now comes with the same double-deadlock design as our top pick. (The version we tested did not.) However, the biggest problem with this lock hasn’t changed: Bolt cutters can cut through it. We believe that spending more on a more-hardened lock, such as the Evolution, could drastically reduce the percentage of thieves with the tools necessary to cut your lock.

Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 995 Integrated Chain : This chain’s biggest drawback is that a thief could cut it with bolt cutters, but in our tests the square shape of the 9 mm chain tended to slip out of the jaws of the cutters, and breaking it required quite some work on our part. This model would be a good secondary lock and chain.

Kryptonite New York Cinch : This chain is lighter and less expensive than the New York Fahgettaboudit Chain, and as a result it brings a slight decrease in security. If you already need so much security that you’re considering this model, getting the New York Fahgettaboudit Chain makes more sense.

Kryptonite TKO Folding Bicycle Lock : This folding lock is sold exclusively at Walmart, and for a very tempting price (about $25). It is made by Kryptonite, but that’s all it has in common with our picks. Walmart describes it as a “modern, high-security lock,” but its Kryptonite Security Level is “3”—suitable only for a quick stop in a rural area . Our tester was able to pop the rivets on the one we purchased, using a short length of pipe, in less than 10 seconds.

OnGuard: Generally, OnGuard locks did very well in our strength tests, with cutting times close to those of our top picks. But when we did our testing, we discovered that the huge deficiency of OnGuard locks, including the OnGuard Brute STD , OnGuard Beast 8016 , and OnGuard Pitbull STD , was the lock mechanism itself. At that time, OnGuard used wafer locks, in contrast to the more secure disc-detainer style on our picks; wafer locks are particularly easy to pick without fancy tools or advanced skill. Since then, OnGuard has changed its models’ cylinders to the slider type, which can be more secure depending on how many sliders are involved. Still, the Kryptonite locks performed slightly better in our brute-force tests.

ABUS Folding Lock Bordo Granit X-Plus : Though folding locks are tempting for their light and compact design, they’re not as high-security as their makers claim, as a thief can easily defeat them by drilling out the unhardened pins that hold the links together. With enough patience we were also able to pop this model’s links apart by working large bolt cutters into the joints, as House of Chain demonstrates on a smaller version of the Folding Lock Bordo in this video . The Bordo Granit X-Plus would be okay for low-crime areas, but its price is too high relative to the level of protection it provides.

ABUS Folding Lock Bordo Alarm 6000a : This upgraded version of the ABUS Folding Lock has all the same perks and flaws, with the added annoyance of incessant beeping every time it senses motion.

ABUS U-Lock Granit X-Plus : This U-lock was one of the lightest for its size, and we took significantly less time to cut through it than we did cutting through the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini.

Hiplok Gold : This chain lock has a design that allows you to wear the chain around your waist without locking it. (Wearing one locked is something that you should never do—keys get lost, locks jam, accidents happen, and paramedics need to be able to remove the lock easily in the event of an emergency.) It’s a nice feature, but the cut time for this lock was one of the quickest in our tests, and the real dealbreaker was our ability to snip it quickly with large bolt cutters.

Hiplok D Bike Lock : This lock has a double-locking shackle and is hardened, and we were unable to cut through it with bolt cutters. It uses a wafer-style locking mechanism (which is less secure than the disc-detainer locks on our picks), albeit a much better one than on the OnGuard models we tested; a thief could still pick it with more basic tools than they’d need for a disc-detainer mechanism, but to us it seemed much more secure than any of the OnGuard locks. Even with the dual-locking shackle, though, the Hiplok D showed some movement after one angle-grinder cut in our tests, enough for a thief to remove it from many bike frames.

RockyMounts Compton Large : This 18 mm lock was one of the heaviest we tested. It is made of stainless steel, which is harder than mild steel but definitely not as hard as hardened steel—something we proved in our tests, as we were able to cut through it in just over half the time we took to breach the Artago and Kryptonite locks, both of which also use 18 mm shackles. In addition, this was the least ergonomic lock we tested, with nonrubberized, sharp steel edges. (This lock appears to have since been discontinued.)

TiGr Mini : This has our favorite frame mount of all the locks we’ve tried, but the big dealbreaker is that it easily succumbs to cutting with bolt cutters, despite the maker’s claims to the contrary. We found a severe weak point between the main shackle and the locking mechanism, a gap that permits even small bolt cutters to shear the lock open. Also, titanium is tough but not necessarily hard, and we were able to saw through the TiGr Mini in under 30 seconds when we had it in a vise.

Litelok One : We found the band of this lock extremely difficult to cut through without power tools. The arrangement of the cables against a flat metal strip is a clever idea and works particularly well for slowing these types of attacks. The dealbreaker: We used just a pair of small bolt cutters against the lock mechanism (this is where most thieves actually cut many cable locks, as it tends to be quicker), and the entire mechanism spread open. A second cut through the post made the lock come apart.

RockyMounts Hendrix : A folding lock, the Hendrix is more compact and slightly lighter (by 0.2 pound) than our folding-lock pick, but that’s because it’s 10 cm shorter (only 74 cm total). That length limits its usefulness—for instance, it didn’t fit the mountain bike we tried it on.

Foldylock Classic : Although this model carries a silver rating from Sold Secure—one step higher than the rating on the Kryptonite Keeper 585—we found security upgrades on folding locks to offer almost negligible benefit. (That is, the rivets on such locks are still vulnerable to drills.) The Foldylock Classic is a pound heavier than our top pick of the same length, and more expensive. The Foldylock Compact , despite being “compact,” has the same problem, as it’s still heavier and more expensive than our pick of the same length. And neither version comes with any theft protection.

Locks take a lot of abuse, from drops to rain to snow to road grime. Luckily, maintaining the locks we’ve chosen is easy: Just open the lock, clean out any grime you can see with a cloth, spray in some degreaser if it’s feeling gritty, and then spray in a dry lube (such as Tri-Flow Superior Dry Lubricant or Finish Line Dry Bike Lubricant ) and rotate the key a few times in the lock. Kryptonite offers easy-to-follow instructions on its website .

This article was edited by Christine Ryan.

Competitors to Hiplok’s D1000 are starting to appear. We have one, the Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 , in hand to test. We will report back with results. We also plan to test the “hardened steel” version of TiGr’s titanium lock.

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There’s an unspoken rule in the biking world: If a thief really wants your bike, they're gonna get it. That doesn’t mean you can’t mitigate this dire threat to your wheels, even in the age of battery-powered angle grinders. Bike lock makers are engaged in an arms race to develop reasonably priced and relatively light locks that can fend off angle grinders, though they're still far more expensive than the previous generation of U-locks. To find the best bike lock for you, we tested the top options over several weeks in a wide variety of styles and price points, from the safest angle-grinder-resistant U-locks to miniature folding locks and everything in between. Below our main list, you'll also find tips on security ratings and how to properly employ your new lock to help keep your ride safe.

Updated August 2024: We've done a total overhaul of this guide to feature a wider range of options, including a pick from the new class of grinder-resistant locks that are well-suited to protecting pricey ebikes.

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Best High-Security Bike Lock

Litelok’s trusty X1 is our favorite all-around bike lock thanks to its mix of serious security and impressive versatility for a wide range of users, bikes, and racks. As an angle-grinder-resistant U-lock, the X1’s security scores are among the highest available, with only a few locks claimed to hold out longer against power-cutting criminals. The lock’s mix of high-strength ceramic composite material (which the brand calls “Barronium”) and its anti-rotation locking system—a thief has to cut both sides—means it lasts “at least” five times as long as top traditional U-locks against grinder attacks. No one tried to grind through the lock during my weeks of testing, but multiple users have reported Litelok's models have frustrated thieves for up to an hour, whereas a standard steel U-lock is likely to last only a few minutes.

Just as importantly, the X1 is easy to take along and use. Unlike its close competitor, the thicker Hiplok D1000 , this is a full-size U-lock, so it loops over larger ebike frames like the Propella 9S Pro V2 I used in testing. At 3.7 pounds, its on the lighter side for high-security locks, fitting securely into its included mount or slipping into a backpack or holster. It’s not cheap, but it's an easier ask than Litelok's larger (and tougher) X3 to help put your fears to rest.

Best Lightweight U-Lock

I'm a former daily bike commuter in Portland, a city that is to bike thieves what Rome is to Catholics, and I tested a number of locks during my time there. The best I found was a unique titanium U-lock from a company called TiGr, which makes them by hand in a small workshop outside Philly. The TiGr was strong, light, and unique enough to send thieves looking down the rack, as they generally prefer a known target to an unknown one. I still have that lock, but it was discontinued shortly after the start of the Ukraine war put a crunch on titanium imports .

The new model from TiGr is made of carbon steel and is actually a few grams lighter than the titanium version, with a little more flex. The new lock otherwise performs the same, and I've used it on both normal bikes and ebikes with thinner frames, like the Aventon Soltera2 . It conveniently mounts on your frame where a water bottle cage would otherwise go. You can see how the TiGr does against various attacks in videos on the company's site, which is about as well as a standard steel U-lock from brands like Kryptonite and Abus—for an extra few bucks you're cutting 70 percent of their weight and getting the advantage of presenting a less common and predictable target. —Martin Cizmar

Best Folding Lock for Security

This Abus folding lock works extremely well for larger bikes like cargo ebikes or for locking up multiple bikes with a single lock. I like that it folds down to a manageable size when not in use, and you can easily slide it into its holster on your bike or into a pack or back pocket when needed. At a little over three and a half pounds, it's not light by any means, but it is a bit more svelte than many U-lock options I have tried. The mechanism to lock it is easy: Just slide the end of the chain into the slot and use the included high-quality key to secure it. It comes with two keys, including one with a built-in light for finding the keyhole in the dark. —Parker Hall

Best Ultra-Compact Bike Lock

Seatylock’s miniaturized Foldylock Compact is a great choice if you want minimal fuss on your daily route. Its included mount attaches to your bike’s built-in rivets or, if you like to keep a water bottle there, you can use the included straps to attach it to your frame for a secure and silent setup. I love the lock’s smooth-glide design, making connecting and unfolding it slick and simple, and while it can be a little unwieldy to expand, its long reach made it easy to secure my bike's frame and back wheel to multiple anchor points. Its collapsible body easily fits in any backpack, fanny pack, or even your back pocket.

It’s reasonably robust for a folding lock, with bolts designed to be saw- and cut-proof, but they still provide a natural weak point for would-be thieves, and its frame is no match for severe attacks like an angle grinder. That said, the best bike lock is the one that’s always with you. As WIRED reviewer Adrienne So notes, the Foldylock Compact provides “the ideal compromise in terms of size, weight, security, price, and ease of use.”

Best Mini U-Lock for Security

As one of the most secure bike locks available, the Hiplok D1000 is a top option for anyone in a high-threat area where bike thieves thrive. The lock’s thick, hardened steel frame is reinforced with graphene to make it tenaciously troublesome to cut through. While no lock is angle-grinder-proof, Hiplock claims the lock holds out up to 20 times longer than traditional U-locks, with double-locking tabs that require thieves to cut through both sides.

Apart from its high price, the D1000’s biggest downside is its small circumference, making it tough to get around ebike frames, let alone your bike's back wheel. At over four pounds, it’s also quite heavy and doesn’t come with a mount, but it is compact enough to fit into small packs and holsters. In daily use, I appreciated the lock mechanism’s premium feel and extras like a rubberized cover for the keyhole to help keep it in prime working order over the long haul. This won’t be the right lock for everyone, but if you need a tough-as-nails option for those deep, dark alleyways, the D1000 delivers.

Best Midrange U-Lock

The KryptoLok Standard model is a good lock for those facing only moderate theft threats. It's not super thick or grinder-resistant, but it gets solidly middle-rung security ratings and includes protection against twist and drill attacks. Its weight of just under three pounds makes it pretty easy to tote around, and it comes with Kryptonite's Transit FlexFrame bracket for easy mounting to your bike's frame. I'm not a fan of the fabric mounting straps, as they can loosen over time, but they get the job done. – Matt Jancer

A Lock That Protects Your Front Wheel Too

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 locks in two places in the key cylinder, so a bike thief would need to make two cuts to break through it. The tubes are 13 millimeters thick instead of the Kryptonite New York's 16 millimeters, and being a "mini," the loop of the U is narrower. However, the included cable can be threaded through your front wheel, so you can better secure your whole bike without carrying a second lock. That's especially helpful for bikes with quick-release front tires. – Matt Jancer

A Cheap Low-Security Lock

The Palmy is an aluminum U-lock that is not all that secure. As in, you could definitely break it with one good swing of a hammer. However, a thief wouldn't know that just on sight if you get it in black. This low-security U-lock is better than a cable lock and will stop your bike from just rolling away. It's both super light (10 ounces) and very cheap (less than $40). I've used it on cheaper bikes even in larger cities, and it's perfect for situations such as a long ride into the countryside—occasions when you would feel better locking your bike up while grabbing lunch or supplies but don't want to lug around a hefty steel lock you really don't need. —Martin Cizmar

On Security Ratings

Some bike lock makers provide their own internal security ratings for guidance. Those can be helpful, but the most secure locks we've tested use standard ratings from objective sources, including Sold Secure , which offers ratings of multiple vehicle types between Bronze and Diamond, and ART , which uses a number scale from 1 to 5.

So what do these ratings actually mean? Here's a guide to two of the top lock-security firms and their rating systems:

Sold Secure was established in 1992 by Northumbria and Essex police in the UK. The brand is now owned and operated by the Master Locksmiths Association, a not-for-profit trade group. It uses a four-level rating system, as listed below.

Sold Secure Rating Levels: Bronze (lowest, secure against basic tools); Silver (midrange, secure against enhanced tools/determined attacks); Gold (second best, resistant against dedicated tools/attacks); Diamond (highest, resistant against destructive attacks and “special tools”).

The firm also uses separate ratings for different vehicle types, like bikes versus motorcycles (which it now calls pedal cycles and powered cycles, respectively). For example, the Hiplok DX has a Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Diamond rating and a Sold Secure Powered Cycle Gold rating. It's a good score, but it isn't as secure as top grinder-resistant options like the Litelok X1 or tougher locks like the Litelock X3 and Hiplock D1000, all three of which get Diamond ratings in both categories. Grinder-resistant locks will usually say so directly on the brand's site as well. When in doubt, you can always go to the Sold Secure website to check whether your lock is rated.

ART is a Dutch independent security firm that uses a five-star security system centered on vehicle type, durability, weather, environmental resistance, and resistance to attacks.

ART Rating Levels: 1/5 (minimum security rating, fit for a second bike lock only); 2/5 (higher security rating that represents good theft protection for bicycles, the minimum for most insurance companies); 3/5 (bicycle security for high risk of theft, also suitable for mopeds and scooters for insurance purposes); 4/5 (very high security rating for bicycles, good theft protection for motorcycles while traveling); 5/5 (highest security rating, sometimes required to insure motorcycles stored at home).

Tips and Tricks for Locking Your Bike

Location, Location, Location: You should lock your bike to a secure rack in a high-traffic area, whenever possible. This alone will keep away many opportunistic thieves as it’s just not worth the trouble to attract attention.

Use a bike rack over a more vulnerable anchor point, as it should be properly secured and bolted into concrete. This isn’t always the case—I recently found a rack in my local area with a loose bolt at the base—so keep an eye out.

Lock Types and Positioning: There are many ways to lock your bike securely, some of which will depend on the type of lock you’re using and the bike you’re locking.

For a regular-size U-lock, you’ll usually want to lock the bike around the frame and the back wheel, if space allows. Some methods suggest simply locking the back wheel, but this can leave the rest of your bike vulnerable. You’ll want to keep U-locks away from the ground, especially with concrete or asphalt, to prevent thieves from trying to smash it with a hammer or use leverage devices like a tire jack or iron.

If you’ve got a quick-release wheel, you may want to consider a dual-lock setup like the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 With Flex Cable (though this is not a grinder-resistant lock). Alternatively, you could use multiple locks, like a grinder-resistant lock for the frame and back wheel plus a chain or cable lock for the front wheel.

Chain locks can work well for securing both a frame and wheel, though they have their drawbacks. They’re usually quite heavy, especially the thicker ones that can better resist heavy bolt cutters. They’re also generally not nearly as grinder-resistant as our top picks. Again, keeping the chain off the ground will help ward off bolt-cutting thieves.

Security Tags and Trackers: One key trick to tracking your bike is using a Tile or Apple AirTag hidden somewhere along the frame or under your seat so you can keep an eye on its position. Unfortunately, there are some real limitations to this method.

Both AirTags and Tile devices are limited to the range of their Bluetooth antennae. Tile devices come with a maximum 400-foot range for the Tile Pro, while the Tile Mate and Slim offer 250 feet. Apple doesn’t specify its AirTag range, but it's also limited by Bluetooth, with most testing putting it at around 30 meters or 100 feet.

AirTags and Tiles both offer some tracking features when out of range. AirTags can connect over the Find My Network, using other people’s Apple devices to anonymously track, while Tile devices can similarly track the device's last known location over Android phones, but this is far from perfect. Neither offers real-time GPS tracking, and both systems require other devices to track.

AirTags support ultra-wideband technology for Precision Finding (supported by iPhone 11 or higher) that can pinpoint the device more accurately than Tile trackers. On the downside, AirTags will chime when moved away from your phone as a safety precaution, which may alert thieves to their presence.

There are also real-time GPS trackers, such as the Invoxia , which charges a yearly subscription fee. These devices are pricier but potentially more effective since they don’t rely on Bluetooth, instead using real-time GPS location tracking. They’re generally larger and tougher to conceal than AirTags or Tiles.

What About Smart Locks? Smart locks are relatively new to the bike-lock scene and have yet to make major waves. Smart locks like the I Lock It Plus (which we have not tested) can offer conveniences like keyless unlocking via your phone and even a smart alarm with up to 110 decibels of shrieking sound. That said, you’ll likely have your keys with you for most rides, and alarms can go off accidentally, which can cause more problems than they solve.

Even the pricier smart locks we've seen aren't grinder-resistant, so you’re trading some security for convenience. As noted above, we recommend making sure any lock you choose is independently rated for security from Sold Secure and/or ART to ensure objective testing for the best protection.

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If you are looking for the best bike lock, it can be easy to fall into a rabbit hole of never-ending research. Instead, I've done that for you. I spent months interviewing lock company representatives and polling thousands of cyclists. What I found was that the number of people who had a quality lock actually defeated was small.

What I found was often people lost a bike because it wasn’t secured at all. A common theme was someone with commuter bikes having their bike walk away while they briefly popped into a store. Sometimes they were using a cable lock and sometimes they thought they'd be fast enough to go with nothing. There were also a lot of people who lost road bikes by leaving them unlocked in their homes, garage, or a supposedly secure bike room. 

With those trends in mind, we’ve looked for the best bike lock we could find covering a wide range of different use scenarios. As you look through our list, keep those trends in mind but also make sure you think about your own preferences. You want to look for something that helps you feel secure even if that's more security than you might absolutely need. Above all else though, you need to look for something you find convenient and are going to use every time, even at home, no matter what. It should fit your budget, your style, and your particular use case.

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This article was originally published in April 2022 and has been given significant regular updates since, in which our team of experts have added information, updated the product recommendations and more.  The latest update was performed in July 2024, so all the information is relevant and every product recommendation is available to buy as of this date. 

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A U-lock, or D-lock depending on where you are reading from, is the easiest high-security option to live with in a perfect world. That means if you have a bike with thin tubes and something easy to lock to, they provide a high level of security for the price and are the easiest to transport. The challenge with this type of lock comes when you have unusual anchor points and bikes with large tubes.  

Best all-around bike lock

1. Litelok X1

Our expert review:

Specifications

Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

Only a few years ago if you wanted high security it was all about how thick the shackle on a lock was. Options like the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini and the Abus Granit XPlus 540 reigned supreme. In today’s world, those types of locks offer little security in a world ruled by portable angle grinders. 

The Litelok X1 isn’t the most secure lock out there. It’s not even the most secure lock that Litelok offers. Instead, it represents a balance of weight, price and security. This is a Sold Secure Diamond-rated lock and I would consider it angle grinder proof even though that’s not technically true.  

What I mean is that I took an angle grinder to the Litelok X1 and I did manage to get through it. That said, I was using a more powerful plug-in grinder and I shredded a cutting blade while cutting through one side of the lock. Like other quality locks though, there’s a double shackle. It takes a cut through each side to open the lock and I was only able to cut through one side before I needed a new blade. It’s not impossible that a thief would change blades but it’s highly unlikely, hence my reason for calling this angle grinder proof in practical terms.  

Aside from that feature, the Litelok X1 is your basic high-quality U-lock. There’s a silicone cover to protect the locking mechanism from the weather and a plastic coating that both slows a grinder and also protects the finish of your bike. The Litelok's coating includes a reflective strip, so there's bonus visibility when riding at night and you can buy replacement keys if you lose the two that are supplied. The lock is easy to place rattle-free in the included frame mount.

In terms of negatives, I have to admit I’m stretching here. This lock is hard to fault as long as you understand what it is. It's heavy and, even with that heft, it’s not impossible to cut it with a grinder. I didn’t list either of those as a negative though because that’s how it’s being marketed. I can’t really punish Litelok for making a very secure lock that’s not as secure as even heavier, and more expensive options. If you are looking for something light or super secure, this isn’t quite that lock. The Hiplok D1000 is more secure but also heavier. The Litelok is a balance. 

The one thing I do find lacking is that there’s no insurance offering. It’s incredibly hard to actually use the insurance that companies like Onguard and Kryptonite offer but it’s still nice to see it available. Litelok made a great lock; they should back up the security with included insurance. 

Best high security bike lock

2. Hiplok D1000

While the Litelok X1 is portable angle grinder resistant from a practical standpoint, the Hiplok D1000 is as close to angle grinder proof as you can get. When Micah Toll from EbikeSchool tested the D1000 with a grinder he gave up after trashing three blades and making it less than halfway through a single side of the lock. If you want absolute peace of mind for an expensive electric bike then this is the lock for you. 

Also, like the Litelok, this is a high-quality lock beside the theft resistance. Despite being quite heavy, it is still portable. It’s also quite well built with a soft touch outer that definitely will not scratch a nice bike and a cover for the locking mechanism. If you lose your keys you won’t be able to cut the lock off but there is a replacement program. Similarly, if you start having issues with the lock cylinder, don’t risk it getting stuck. Stop using it and take advantage of the lifetime (defined as 10 years) warranty that covers normal wear and tear.   

As far as negatives go, the size and weight are the issues. Because of all the security this lock offers, the D1000 is a heavy lock. It's so heavy that Hiplok doesn’t think a frame mount will work and so there isn’t one. Also because of the weight, Hiplok doesn’t make the D1000 very big. As it is, the lock weighs 1.9kg / 4 lbs. 1.6 oz. and so in an effort to keep it from getting even heavier, the locking capacity is small. It’s difficult to use for more than a single frame tube and even with the already high price, you may need a second lock. 

You can read more details about this lock in our full Hiplok D1000 review .

Best medium security bike lock

3. Onguard 8003 Pitbull STD U-Lock

I used this lock for years and I used to call it the best all-around U-lock. It was never the most secure, or even the cheapest, but with a 14mm hardened steel shackle, it was enough for most situations. A 14mm hardened steel shackle is thick enough that bolt cutters are going to be ineffective and it locks on both sides, requiring two cuts to break it free. Unfortunately, as mentioned, a high-security lock in today’s climate needs to take portable angle grinders into consideration and this one doesn’t. 

Not everyone needs the highest security level though. The Onguard Pitbull is the all-around kind of lock you can feel good using in slightly lower security situations. If you feel like an angle grinder isn’t going to be an issue for you, then this is a good lock at a decent price. The generous five keys included mean you can be less stressed with a lost key and the light on one key is a nice touch at this price level. The coating won’t scratch your bike and there’s a decent frame mount. There’s even a small insurance offer to make you feel a bit better.  

You’ll want to keep in mind that the suggested version here is the standard version and there's enough room inside for the frame and a wheel. That also means there’s a bit of extra room and that can make it easier to defeat with a pry bar. Again though, this isn’t the most secure option anyway and this size makes it easy to use. It would be better if there was a cover for the lock cylinder though, as it will eventually fail because of weather. 

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4. Abus Mini 410

If a product isn't the best, it should at least be cheap. I've been very intentional in putting a bottom floor on that concept here though. The Abus Mini 410 isn't high security but it is acceptable security. I wouldn't leave a bike for much time with only this lock but it's inexpensive and light enough that it's an easy option to bring along if you plan to briefly head into a store. For all the people I spoke to who had a bike stolen, this was because they weren’t going to be gone long. Don’t be that person, use this lock instead. 

The 12mm double shackle ensures that no one is going to cut the Abus Ultra mini with wire cutters. You could probably get through it with 36" bolt cutters, and maybe even 30" cutters given the right scenario, but either way that's still a lot more protection than a cable lock will ever give you. 

There are also quite a few variants of the Abus 410. The one I’ve included here is the basic Mini 410. It’s too small to lock more than just the frame but it’s less expensive. There are also options that include a cable lock for the front wheel or a bigger space inside the lock. They are all the same 12mm double locking shackle so if this one is too small, pick whatever works for you. 

Folding Locks

Folding locks are less secure and more expensive than either chains or U-locks. What they bring to the table is an ease of use that’s hard to beat. They’ve got the flexibility of a chain and are as easy to carry as a U-lock. If security is your biggest concern then you’ll want to look at a different section but if you are willing to give up some security for convenience this is a good place to look. 

Best high security folding bike lock

5. Abus Bordo Granit 6500 Folding Lock

The Abus Bordo 6500 is the highest security folding lock around. It has both a Sold Secure Gold rating and Abus calls it a 15/15 security level thanks to the 5.5mm hardened steel bars and protected links. On top of that, the Lock Picking Lawyer is quite generous in his description of the lock core as being "ahead of the curve" in his video where he does go on to eventually open it. 

As with other folding locks though, it's not the security where the Abus 6500 shines. Cargo Bike magazine easily cuts it with a portable grinder and only a single cut is enough to open all folding locks. The trade-off is that there's a lot more flexibility when using a folding lock. This is especially true when you are looking at a busy bike rack with lots of other people and not much room. The big links will look impressive enough to sway a thief towards a less protected target and this lock allows you to manoeuvre it between other bikes or reach farther to get the anchor. When it's time to carry it, you've got a bit less weight and all the weight is closer to the frame making the mount easier to use. 

As long as you understand the security available from this lock, it's a great option that's well-made in almost every way. The one thing Abus seems to have overlooked is that the lock cylinder isn't protected from the weather. If you live in a rainy climate you'll have to accept that eventually the internals may fail and require a replacement. 

Best smart folding bike lock

6. Abus Bordo 6500a Smart X

I've already been quite clear that folding locks are less secure in exchange for better ease of use. Abus has an answer to that criticism though. The Abus Bordo 6500a Smart X takes everything good about the standard Bordo 6500 and upgrades it with electronics. The result is a lock that's both more secure and more convenient. 

Instead of a key, the Bordo 6500a Smart X is a smart lock that relies on Bluetooth. The heart of the design retains the same series of 15.5cm long, and 5.5mm thick hardened steel bars. Each one connects to the next with a shielded joint and there's a rubberized coating to protect the finish of your bike. At the top though, you won't find a lock cylinder, not even for backup.

Instead of a key, there's an app. You have the choice to configure a manual unlock but otherwise as you walk up with your phone, the lock will open. It's all seamless and automatic. There are also the nice side benefits of being able to open the app and see where you parked your bike and being able to allow someone else to unlock the bike. On top of that added convenience, there's also the added security of a 110db alarm built in. Should someone try to tamper with the lock an alarm might not stop them but it might and it certainly doesn't hurt. 

The only thing I'd like to see added is a key slot for backup purposes. In my testing, the whole system worked every time but it seems odd to offer no emergency unlock option. It's also worth noting that you do pay extra for the convenience of the smart system. 

You can read more details in my full Abus Bordo 6500A SmartX lock review .

Best medium security folding bike lock

7. Kryptonite KryptoLok 610 S

How much security do you really need? In many situations as long as you use a quality lock then you will be safe. If that already sums up your thoughts then shouldn't your folding lock be easy to carry? The Kryptonite 610s is a counter to the Abus folding lock options. While those locks have a design aimed at high security, Kryptonite is very clear that the 610s will work for quick stops in metro areas or suburbs and longer lockups only in rural areas. 

If that's enough for you then you get a lower price and even more convenient option. The link bars are 5mm, instead of 5.5mm, saving you almost 600 grams. The lock is also longer and narrower which, again, adds to the ease of carrying, while rotation where the bars connect to the lock means it has a ton more flexibility in how you use the lock as well. 

Another thing I really love about Kryptonite locks with better security is that the brand is willing to back that up. Should your bike end up getting stolen, there is an opt-in insurance program that could pay you back a bit of money. These programs are always hard to take advantage of, but it feels like a mark of respect for the customer that it even exists. Unfortunately, there's nothing to help you when the lock cylinder eventually stops working because there's no weather cover for it. You also aren't getting a budget price for this lock despite the lower security. 

Best low security bike lock

8. Hiplok Z Lok Combo

If there's a lock that exemplifies why I don't have a cable lock included in this list, this is it. The Hiplok Z Lok Combo offers about the same security but it's far smaller and cheaper. Any attack with a tool would easily cut through the steel band, just like a cable lock, but you can carry this in a jersey pocket and it's there when you need it.

That means for most situations, I don't recommend this lock. If you've got any kind of bike where it makes sense to attach something to the frame, grab an inexpensive U-lock or folding lock and use that instead. The place where this lock shines is on a bike where you aren't going to put it on the frame and you really aren't going to leave the bike alone. Thieves are incredibly fast and good at what they do and this lock is just enough to keep someone from quietly walking away with your bike while you look at it. It's great at a coffee shop where you might even be within reach of your bike, but this way you can relax enough to enjoy your coffee. 

When you are going to be close to your bike anyway but want to make sure it doesn't disappear from under your nose, grab the Hiplok Z Lok Combo. Although It’s not a folding lock we’ve included it in this section because it also trades security for convenience.

Chain locks

Chain locks are as secure as U-locks, if they are as thick, but they have extra flexibility. If you’ve got a frame that’s extra thick, like an ebike, or if you need to attach to thicker anchors, that’s where chains shine. The downside is that they are heavier and more difficult to carry than both a U-lock and a folding lock.  

9. Hiplok Gold Chain Lock

Chains are great because it still takes two cuts to defeat them, like a U-lock, but they are also very flexible and easy to lock up. The most difficult part of dealing with a chain is that they are big and heavy. It's never convenient to put one on a bike so it's common to wrap them around your waist. That solution works but it's not very safe. 

Hiplok has an answer though. The brand is well known for making locks you can wear safely. The Hiplok Gold is a 10mm chain weighing in at a hefty 2,274 grams but it's got a system that turns it into a belt without locking. Instead, there's a bar on the lock side and a plastic buckle that snaps into the bar on the other side. When you are ready to lock a bike, take it off your waist, open the lock, and connect the lock to the chain that's on the other side of the waist bracket. The super bright version pictured here also adds visibility while riding. 

Not only is the 10mm chain quite secure but it's convenient and safe. If you need to lock something up that isn't easy with a U-lock, this is your answer. The only downside is all that security does mean you've got to deal with a bit of weight. Wearing it mitigates that to some extent but the weight doesn't disappear and you'll notice it. The reflective cover will also degrade over time. It looks great when new, and it's incredibly bright, but I've had a number of products with that coating and eventually, they all start to flake. You’ll want to consider that if you like the look of it. You can read more details in my full Hiplok Gold bike lock review .

Best higher security bike lock for using with a car rack

10. Abus City Chain 1010

When I talked to cyclists who had bikes stolen while locked there was one story that stood out: a brand-new bike stolen off a rack while filling up gas on the way home. The integrated cable lock on the rack got clipped while the owner was inside buying a snack. For me, it was confirmation of a scenario I'd already worried about in the past. It was also a challenge. What would be the best solution in this scenario?

Having spent time studying the design of racks and the needs, my thought is that you need something longer than normal and it has to be quick to get on. The Abus CityChain 1010 is what I ended up settling on. It's fast to get on because it's got a fabric cover that means you won't scratch your frame. Most chain locks have that feature but it's important here because you don't want to spend a bunch of time carefully placing a chain just to go pay for gas. It's worth saying though, that you shouldn't drive with the lock on. 

The Abus CityChain 1010 is also a good choice for locking to the rack on your car because at 140cm it's longer than many options out there. That's important because, unlike most locking situations, both the bike and the anchor are immovable. You can't move the bike into position to make a smaller chain work. 

If you are driving any distance, you will likely stop for food as well as gas. If that's the case, the 9mm links are enough to stop a lot of attacks. Larger bolt cutters, and pry bars, are still an issue but you can probably get some food and come back to a bike. It's also nice to see a protected lock cylinder even if this use case won't see it sitting in the rain for long periods of time. 

You can read more details in the full Abus City Chain 1010 lock review .

Best budget bike chain lock

11. Kryptonite Keeper 785

I prefer high security in a bike lock. Even my city bike is worth more than enough that I don't relish the idea of replacing it. Instead of worrying, I'd rather go for more security. That said, I also live in an urban area and bike theft is common in a bike city like Portland Oregon. In each section, I like to include an option for those who don't need much security. Although I recommend not under-sizing your security, you might not need the highest. If that's where you find yourself, Kryptonite Keeper 785 is your answer. 

The Keeper 785 is an inexpensive option for lower security situations. The sides of each link use a square profile that helps resist bolt cutters even though 7mm still falls within what’s possible for the right bolt cutters. Nylon covers protect your bike's paint and 85 cm / 33.5 in length makes it easy to lock up both wheels and accessories. There's also a Key Safe Program if you lose a key and, like other Kryptonite products there is an insurance program of, in this case, $500 if you do lose a bike while using the lock. 

While this isn't the most secure lock out there, it's inexpensive and still offers decent protection. Make sure you keep the lock away from the ground and wrapped securely to help up the security level and for some that will be enough. The only criticism I have is the lack of a cover for the keyhole. It seems to be a common misstep but not everyone needs the highest security and not everyone needs to worry about rain. 

Cable-locks

As noted in our discussion of how to choose below, cable locks are in general easier to defeat than other types of locks. A bolt cutter can cut the majority of cables quickly and silently. 

Many cable locks are not security-rated or receive the lowest bronze rating from Sold Secure. You can find cable locks offering greater security though; many of Litelok's cables are diamond or gold-rated by Sold Secure, for example.

A cable lock can have its place. If you're just making a short stop and your bike is within your view, you may be satisfied with a lightweight, low-security option. It can provide a useful adjunct to a more secure lock and many U-locks can be bought packaged with a cable to help keep wheels from going astray.

So if you are looking for a cable lock, here are three to consider.

The Litelok Core Plus is available in two lengths, 75cm and 100cm, so you can choose an option to secure most bikes. It's Sold Secure Diamond rated; the downside is a weight of around 2kg.

Squire follows a similar design to Litelok with its Sold Secure silver-rated Straplok. As with the Litelok, it's wearable, with an 85cm locked area. It also weighs less at 1.26kg claimed and can be daisy-chained to other locks.

A souped-up zip tie, the Z Lok is super-easy to carry, weighs just 20g and is cheap as chips. It won't stop a thief but may provide enough protection for coffee stops, securing accessories or as a back-up lock.

How to choose the best bike lock for you

When I write a buyer's guide I endeavour to become an expert if I'm not already. I share what works and what doesn't and I get to look at every product in a category to help draw those conclusions. The problem with doing that for the best bike lock is that I'm not a bike thief and there's no real way for me to become an expert on bike theft. With that in mind, I took a different approach to this section of this buyer's guide. 

While I spent time with every lock here, I also reached out to law enforcement and talked to as many people who experienced bike theft as possible. I pulled together that communal knowledge of having a bike stolen and formed that into questions and answers to help inform you on how to keep your bike safe and what locks to buy.

How are bikes being stolen?

When you think about protecting with the best bike locks it's important to have an understanding of how bikes are being stolen. You can't protect against every attack in every situation so understanding what you need to worry about is step one. To that end, I did a lot of research to try and understand the issue and present options that cover the bases. Keep in mind it's constantly evolving and it's not as well studied as we'd like it to be. Here's what I found though. 

The most obvious tools are bolt cutters. They are inexpensive and low-tech as well as silent and easy to hide. They've been around for a long time as a tool of choice but they are actually beginning to see less use. 

The biggest reason that bolt cutters are seeing less use is the rise of inexpensive portable angle grinders. Bolt cutters are most effective against very low-security U-lock designs, chains, and cable locks. Given that medium-security U locks are the most used type of lock it makes sense to invest a little money into an easy-to-carry angle grinder. They are just as effective against a cable lock and very fast at handling higher security options as well. 

The other common tool in use is a breaker bar of some kind. Something like a steel pipe is common but really anything that's long enough to give leverage is ripe for use. The technique is to jam it into a lock and take advantage of the leverage to twist it until it breaks open. 

One attack method you might notice missing from this list is lock picking. If you are researching locks, you've no doubt stumbled on demonstrations of lock picking but the reality is that it's not a common attack method. It's a skill that requires a lot of technique and there are much easier ways to steal a bike. The people I interviewed to find out how bikes were being stolen were very clear that this was interesting to watch but uncommon in practice. 

What is the right type of bike lock?

Deciding what type of lock you buy is all about understanding how bikes are being stolen and then applying that to your situation. What level of risk are you willing to take on? What situation are you defending against and what is going to work for you? Through all of my research, the number one thing that continued to come up was that the large majority of bikes stolen weren't locked at all. That means it might be less important to worry about ultimate security than it is to worry about what you will use all the time. Here's some info to help make the decision though. 

The most common choice for medium, or high, security is a U lock. They are very secure, and very easy to carry, and there are a lot of choices across a wide range of price points. One of the biggest challenges with chain locks is the size. They are already heavy and a smaller lock will be more secure but they don't have much extra room to accommodate larger anchor objects. U-locks are most effective when you have access to a bike rack to lock against. The one important caveat when choosing a U lock is to always look for a double shackle. You want it to lock both sides of the U so that it takes two cuts to free the bike. 

The second most common option for security is a chain. Chains tend to be more secure for less money. They are also more secure against angle grinders because they are hard to hold still. They are less secure against bolt cutters because individual links often don't match the diameter of a U lock. They tend to be bigger and heavier than a U-lock design and carrying them can be more difficult. Where they excel is in their flexibility. If you need to lock your bike to a signpost or any kind of non-standard anchor, chains can do it for you. 

Another common locking solution is a folding lock. Folding locks are less secure than chains or U-locks because they have a lot of pieces that allow for attack vectors. Quality folding locks do their best to protect the hinges but there will always be vulnerability there. The wide hardened steel makes them difficult to cut with bolt cutters so it's not like they are pushovers and they are convenient. They can be flexible enough for non-standard anchors and they are easier to carry than other options. 

Remember, don't get too caught up in the details of what lock is technically more secure. The Los Angeles Police Department summarized it nicely when it said " Many bikes that are stolen are NOT secured" and that's what I also found when polling cyclists. Find a lock that you are going to use every single time and you've already got a huge leg up.  

How are bike locks rated?

In the UK, Sold Secure is an independent testing organisation. Lock makers submit samples of their locks to Sold Secure, who then use a variety of methods to try to break them. They talk to the police to identify trends in bike theft methods and any novel approaches are incorporated into their test protocols.

Sold Secure will rate a lock on four levels from Bronze through to Diamond on the strength of protection it affords and lock brands will show the rating on the packaging for their locks. A very low-security lock might be unrated.

What is the difference between a U lock and a D lock?

U locks and D locks are the same thing. They are both named in relation to their shape. Without the brace fitted, the shape resembles that of the letter U, and when the brace is fitted, it resembles the letter D. The term 'U lock' is widely adopted in the USA, while D lock is used more in the UK.

Why is there no recommended cable lock on this list?

Chains, U locks, folding locks, why not cable locks? There are a lot of cable locks sold in the world so why don't we recommend any? The easiest answer to that is that most aren't secure. Many cable locks use steel cables not hardened steel. Cutting them is so trivial and so fast that they only provide the most minimal protection. When I polled cyclists who’d had a lock defeated it was almost universally a cable lock. In most of those situations, they understood the low security but they thought it would be enough for a quick stop and it wasn’t. You can defeat other types of locks too but not as fast and not without making noise. 

That only partially answers the question though. Not everyone needs a high-security solution all the time. There are plenty of situations where covering theft of opportunity, what you might call walk away theft, is more than enough security. Think about a long ride with a snack stop far away from the city. In those situations, you might get away with a low security option but there are better low security options. You can come close to matching the price of a cable lock and you can find options that are easier to carry while offering similar security. 

Having said that, there are more secure cable locks available, as we've highlighted above.

Are key or combination bike locks better?

The two most common locking methods utilise either a key or a combination. Both have their merits, and both have their pitfalls. 

A combination lock can be susceptible to prying eyes. If the wrong person knows your combination, expect your steed to bolt from the stable. At the cheaper end of the market, a combination lock can be hacked without the need for tools. 

A key lock can be less prone to compromise, however, if ever you leave your keys on the train, you could be left having to 'steal' your own bike from the station. 

No matter the variant, bike locks are like front door mechanisms: they work on the principle of very close mechanical tolerances and don’t enjoy too much water or environmental contaminant ingress, which can lead to rust or jamming. 

The best bike locks have weather-proof covers which protect the keyhole, but all bike locks can benefit from similar care to what you’d apply to any drivetrain chain or suspension stanchion in terms of preventative maintenance. Clean, dry and lube them – for longevity and frustration-free locking performance.

How to lock your bike

I wrote a full article about how to lock a bike and there's more detail there. What's important to understand in this context is that you want to limit extra space between the lock and the bike. You also want to keep the lock farther from the ground. These small changes in how you use the chosen lock will make it more secure. Keeping the lock farther from the ground makes it more difficult to use the ground as leverage on a bolt cutter. Limiting extra space between the lock and the bike means it's more difficult to get a tool positioned for a leverage attack. 

What about insurance?

Some bike locks come packaged with insurance offers. These are nice for peace of mind but there's a few details you should be careful about. The biggest thing to remember is that these are insurance offers and that means they are very specific. There is no wiggle room for not quite meeting some requirements. Make sure you follow the instructions exactly. In the case of both Kryptonite and Onguard that means you need to have registered at the time you bought the lock so make sure you start there. 

Another good option for insurance is to add your own bike specific insurance and we have an article covering the best bike insurance . More coverage is better than less so doubling up won’t hurt. 

Make sure you register your bike

While you are following the directions for registering your new lock, make sure you also register your bike. Bike Index is a US non-profit that works to register bikes then helps with recovery if something happens; in the UK Bike Register and in Australia the National Bike Register provide a similar service. There's no guarantee of anything but they are doing amazing work and it doesn't hurt. 

If a bike goes missing you can access a community of people who will keep their eyes open and help you recover it. It's also a great opportunity to record the serial number of your bike and make sure you have it on hand. If law enforcement happens to recover a bike it will only come back to you if you've filed a police report and given them a serial number.  

You can also have your bike indelibly marked, which helps to deter theft and makes identification easier if your bike is stolen then recovered by the police or others. It's part of the Bike Register service in the UK and some police forces will occasionally have free registration campaigns.

Consider a bike tracker

If your bike does get stolen, it's rare that you'll recover it. You can increase your chances by hiding a bike tracker somewhere in your bike. The best bike trackers include passive devices like an Apple Air Tag or Tile sticker, which rely on proximity to a Bluetooth-enabled phone. 

There are also GPS-enabled devices that will broadcast their location over a mobile network, although you'll need to pay a recurring subscription for these.

How we tested the best bike locks

There is no perfect solution to bike theft. Particularly with the continued prevalence of portable angle grinders, every lock is vulnerable. With the exception of the Litelok X1, I haven't taken an angle grinder to these locks because I know without a doubt that it's possible to cut them. The Litelok is the exception because the technology rides on the ability to resist an angle grinder so I decided to see how it worked. There are also a lot of people who have tried to cut the Hiplok D1000 so I’ve seen that demonstrated both personally and via plenty of videos. 

The other thing I didn’t try was cutting locks with bolt cutters. Bolt cutters will defeat locks but it’s dependent on the size of the tool and the size of the lock. There’s no testing to be done because it’s a mechanical fact with no room for error. Instead, what I’ve done is put these locks to the test from the standpoint of usability and helped set expectations. Locks that are low security are listed as such and everything here is a quality option that will work as expected. 

Third-party testing organisations such as Sold Secure will be much better at testing security as well, so their rating is a good indication to follow.

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Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx

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These are the best bike locks to keep your bike safe

Most cyclists that I know have had their bikes stolen. Stolen from a college campus, an apartment basement, a front porch, the list goes on. The worst was a bike stolen during a job interview. They didn’t get the job, and they never found their bike.

Bike locks don’t completely prevent bike theft. With the right tools and enough time, a determined thief can defeat nearly any lock. But securing your bike properly, with a quality bike lock, can deter and reduce the chance of theft, according to our experts.

To find the best bike locks, we spoke with experts across the biking industry to better understand different types of locks, bike theft, bike storage and more. Plus, I tried top-rated options for months on my two bikes in the Tri-State area.

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What are the different kinds of bike locks.

There are four main types of bike locks: u-locks, folding locks, chain locks and cable locks.

• U-lock: A U-shaped metal shackle that slots into a metal crossbar and unlocks with a key. U-locks are convenient and easy to carry in a bag or on your bike, says Chris Nolte, founder of e-bike shop Propel Bikes. They are thick and offer a good balance of security and convenience, according to our experts.
• Folding lock : A series of flat steel plates connected by rivets, typically locked and unlocked with a key. This lock is easy to fold, which makes it great for transit. This is one of the most convenient kinds of locks, in my experience.
• Chain lock : This is exactly what it sounds like, a metal chain with a locking mechanism, usually involving a key. The ends of the chain are connected with a deadbolt or miniature U-lock. Chain locks are very versatile, but they can be large and unwieldy making them a challenge to transport, says Nolte.
• Cable lock : Lightweight, flexible cable made of metal cords, typically wrapped in soft rubber or plastic. Unlocked with a key or number pad built into the cable. Cable locks are lightweight and very easy to carry. They are easy to cut through using bolt cutters, a tool commonly used by bike thieves, according to experts. If you live in a dense urban city, I would not recommend using a cable lock as your primary lock.

How we picked the best bike locks

We spoke with bike industry experts who helped us identify what to look for when buying and using a bike lock. Based on their guidance, we selected locks by keeping the following in mind: 

• Variety : Our experts recommend different types of locks depending on your needs. Whether you’re based in a major metropolitan area or tend to bike in more off-road settings, we included a variety of locks in our recommendations.
• Independent certifications : Bike lock manufacturers often create a scale or rating system to explain their locks’ toughness. Instead of taking their word at face value, we picked locks independently tested and certified by organizations like the UK’s Sold Secure and the Netherlands’ Art Foundation.
• Price : Bike locks can cost anywhere from $10 to $350. We selected locks at various prices, but our favorites were around $100.

The best bike locks in 2024

Our favorite bike locks came from large lock manufacturers like Kryptonite and Hiplok. We list specs like weight, shackle thickness and independent certification ratings below each recommendation. We also discuss how easy each lock is to carry or mount to a bike’s interior triangle: the empty, triangular space in the bike’s center most often used to mount gear.

Best U-lock: Kryptonite Evolution Mini 7 U-Lock with Cable

Kryptonite Evolution Mini 7 U-Lock with Cable

• Ease of use
• Works best with smaller frames

This high security rating u-lock costs under $100 and comes with a cable lock you can use to more easily secure your front or back wheel.

I received it from the brand to get hands-on experience and used it to lock my commuter bike. I used the U-lock to secure my frame and the cable to lock down my front wheel. I rode around locking my bike to racks and parking meters. I also used this lock to secure my bike for overnight storage (along with a bike cover ).

Locking and unlocking are easy: Both shackles smoothly slide in and out of the crossbar, and the keys never jam. I especially like that the keyhole has a sliding plastic cover that keeps out dust and debris.

This lock mounted easily on my hybrid bike , but proved more difficult for my gravel bike, which has a thicker frame and a smaller interior triangle. Depending on your bike, mounting this lock may take space away from accessories like bottle cages.

Weight: 3.55 lbs | Shackle thickness : 13mm | Sold Secure rating : Gold | Art rating : 2 stars | # of keys included : 3, one with built-in light | Mounting hardware : Included

Best folding lock: Foldylock Compact

Foldylock Compact

• Compact folding design
• Nothing to note at this time

This folding lock lives on my gravel bike . I’ve used it for years to lock up at cafes and rest stops in the suburbs and towns outside New York City. It’s flexible enough to wrap around my bike frame, rear wheel and most fixtures, such as bike racks or parking meters.

I love this lock because it is lightweight, compact and has great mounting hardware. My gravel bike has little interior triangle space, but this lock is compact enough to fit in line alongside my bottle cage and frame bag . It comes with a hard plastic mounting case, two mounting screws and two plastic mounting ties. I have mine screwed into threaded mounting points on my seat tube — it never rattles, even on gravel descents.

Weight: 2.2 lbs | Shackle thickness : 5mm | Sold Secure rating : Silver | Art rating : N/A |  # of keys included : 3 |  Mounting hardware : Included

Best chain lock: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415

• Long length
• Thick chains
• Best for long term storage
• Heavyweight

I have tried and enjoyed the Kryptonite New York 1213 chain , but it appears to be less widely available than the brand’s other, similar heavy-duty chains, like the New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 above.

The 1415 is five feet long, more than long enough to secure your bike frame and wheels to most fixtures. Its chain links are thicker than many U-locks, making them more time-consuming for would-be thieves to cut through. The chain locks together with a heavy, miniature U-lock that works like the brand’s full-sized U-locks.

Because it’s so heavy (over 15 pounds), I recommend using this lock for long-term storage or overnight parking, leaving it in your preferred parking spot and taking a smaller lock on the road. Carrying a heavy chain lock while biking can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, according to our experts.

Weight: 15.25 lbs | Shackle thickness : 14mm | Sold Secure rating : Diamond | Art rating : N/A | # of keys included : 3, one with built-in light | Mounting hardware : N/A

Toughest to cut: Hiplok D1000 U-lock

Hiplok D1000 U-lock

• Lightweight and secure
• Highest Art rating
• Not good for thick frames

No lock is impenetrable, but heavy-duty locks like this one are some of the toughest on the market, according to our experts. The D1000 has the highest Sold Secure and Art rating of all our recommendations but doesn’t weigh much more than a typical U-lock.

The D1000 is made of hardened steel reinforced with graphene, making it more resistant to portable angle grinders, one of the most powerful tools bike thieves utilize, according to the brand.

It is smaller than many u-locks — some customers report that it is too small to easily secure large cargo bikes with thicker frames to some fixtures. D1000 mounting hardware is sold separately.

Weight: 3.97 lbs | Shackle thickness : 20mm | Sold Secure rating : Diamond | Art rating : 4 stars | # of keys included : 3 | Mounting hardware : Not included

Best lightweight lock: FoldyLock Clipster

FoldyLock Clipster Folding Bike Lock

• Best for e-bikes and scooters
• Wearable bike lock
• Not good for larger bikes

The Foldylock Clipster is the lightest bike lock within our guide, weighing only 1.98 lbs. You can clip it onto your bag or on your belt making it less of a hassle to carry around. The Clipster isn’t as long or as large as our other locks, which means it’s best used on thinner bike frames or e-scooters. 

Despite its smaller size it still has Folylock’s patented protective rivets and is tested to stop bike theft, according to the brand. The wearable nature of this lock means there’s a higher chance you’ll remember to bring it with you because it’s so convenient, which is exactly what you need to protect your bike on local rides or longer trips. 

Weight: 1.98 lbs | Shackle thickness: N/A | Sold Secure rating: Silver | Art rating: N/A | # of keys included: 3 | Mounting hardware: Not included

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How to lock and secure your bike.

You can have the best bike lock on the market, but if you don’t use it correctly, it is about as good as wishful thinking. All of our experts spoke at length about the importance of proper locking technique. Below is some of their key advice:

Lock your frame first, wheels second

Always make sure that you lock your bike’s frame to a steady fixture. Your bike frame is generally the most valuable part of your bike, says Nolte. If a thief can take your frame, they can walk away with everything on it too.

If you can, lock both your frame and your front wheel. The front wheel is one of the easiest things for a thief to steal, according to our experts. Depending on how big your bike is and what you are locking to, you may be able to lock your frame and front wheel with the same lock. If not, you can supplement a U-lock with a cable add-on, or carry two locks.

The frame and the front wheel are the two pieces our experts highlighted most. After those two, the rear wheel and seat post are worth considering. Long chain locks can often secure the frame, front wheel and rear wheel simultaneously. For your seat post, consider a supplemental cable lock or cable add-on.

Park smartly

It’s best to lock your bike in a well-lit, well-trafficked area in public view, says Alison Dewey, the director of education at the League of American Bicyclists. Be sure to lock it to something immovable — do not lock it to something like a patio chair or sandwich board sign. Inverted U bike racks are one of the best places to park, and let you lock your frame and front wheel more easily with one lock, says Dewey.

Lock your bike in plain sight. If you are going into a coffee shop or deli, lock it somewhere where you can see it from inside the store, if possible.

For commuters, Nolte and Neile Weissman, the public relations director at New York Cycle Club, recommend bringing your bike inside when possible. If your workplace does not accommodate bikes, some parking garages have bike storage options, usually for a monthly fee, says Nolte — see if there is one near your workplace.

Take accessories with you

Anything that is easy to take on and off your bike, think GPS units, bike lights, water bottles and saddlebags, is easy to steal. After locking your bike, be sure to take these accessories with you as you go, says Dewey.

Carry your lock on your bike, not your body

Large chain locks and U-locks don’t always come with mounting hardware and can be uncomfortable to carry while biking. But you should avoid wearing your bike lock on your body, says Weissman. If you crash and fall, the hard metal bike lock may sandwich between your body and the ground, leading to a worse injury. 

Also, wearing a U-lock or chain lock isn’t very comfortable, and can get your clothes dirty, in my experience.

Thankfully, most U-locks and folding locks come with mounting hardware that makes affixing them to your bike’s frame easy. For chain locks, consider riding with a backpack, frame bag or pannier. You can also wrap small chain locks around your seat post or handlebars in a pinch, just be sure it doesn’t interfere with moving parts like pedals, gears and brakes.

Meet our experts

At NBC Select, we work with experts with specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.

• Chris Nolte is the founder and owner of Propel Bikes , an e-bike retailer located in New York, California and Delaware. He founded the company in 2011 with an emphasis on e-bike education.
• Alison Dewey is the director of education at the League of American Bicyclists , a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to creating safer roads and stronger communities for bikers in America.
• Neile Weissman is the public relations director at New York Cycle Club , one of the biggest cycling organizations in New York City.

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I am a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including guides to cycling shoes , fitness trackers and workout headphones . I spoke with biking industry experts to better understand different types of bike locks. As a cyclist myself, I also tried top-rated bike locks with my two bikes.

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Replacement Bike Keys – Where to Get Them?

If you’ve lost the keys to your bike lock and need replacement bike lock keys or are simply looking to get some additional copies cut, then this article will direct you to the most convenient key-cutting service for every popular bike lock brand. 

Of course, whilst the chances are slim, your local locksmith may be able to cut bike lock keys for you.

However, if the manufacturers of your bike lock offer a key replacement service, using their service will be your best bet. 

So, if you’ve been wondering how to get new keys for your bike lock, where to get bike lock keys cut, or if you can get replacement bike lock keys, keep reading, and I’ll show you the most reliable services for every popular bike lock brand. 

Bike Lock Key Codes

Bike lock manufacturers that provide a key replacement scheme for their customers use unique key codes to identify the different cuts that a key requires to be able to operate its lock. 

Typically manufacturers will stamp key identification codes on the side of the key’s blade. However, key codes are sometimes supplied on a plastic or metal tag with the keys at the time of purchase. 

Just below, alongside where to get replacement bike lock keys cut, I also show you the typical key code location for each brand with images, so take a look if you’re unsure of what you’re looking for.

Where To Find Key Codes For Each Bike Lock Brand

Kryptonite key codes.

Kryptonite key codes are typically found on the reverse of the plastic head of the keys.

Key codes aren’t printed on Kryptonite’s LED keys, or despite what some sources suggest, on the red label that’s supplied on the key chain. This is simply a warning label. 

Kryptonite key codes are typically six digits long and will often start with a letter followed by five numbers.

For example, the key code for my Kryptonite 1055 Mini is: F30658.

Once you’ve located your Kryptonite key code, click here , and I’ll show you how to get replacements printed.

Can’t find your key code or lost your keys? Read this section . 

ABUS Key Codes

ABUS key codes are often printed on a blue card that’s supplied with your lock at the time of purchase.

Otherwise, with some of the cheaper locks ABUS offer, the key code can be printed on the blade of the key, as shown in the ABUS section here. 

ABUS key codes are typically five to six characters long and can contain letters and numbers.

For example, the key code for my ABUS 59 Extreme D lock is: 234663.

Once you’ve located your ABUS key code, click here , and I’ll show you how to order replacements. 

Master Lock Key Codes

Master Lock key codes are printed on one side of the key’s blade and are typically six characters long and usually start with a letter followed by five numbers.

For example, the key code for one of my Master Lock 8278 EURDPROs is: D80805.

Once you’ve found your Master Lock key code, click here to learn about how to get duplicates cut. 

OnGuard Key Codes

OnGuard key codes are printed on a key code card which are usually blue and white, as shown here.

OnGuard key codes are eight characters long and are typically made up of a combination of ones, twos and threes. 

For example, the key code to my OnGuard Brute is: 21211212

Once you’ve found the key code for your OnGuard lock, click here , and I’ll show you the best places to get replacement keys cut. 

Trelock Key Codes

Trelock key codes are typically found printed on the top of the blade of your Trelock key. 

But as you’ll see later in the article, Trelock key codes can also be printed on the plastic key head.

Trelock key codes are typically five or six characters long and often start with a letter.

For example, the key code for my Trelock U 6 L is: M202407

When you’ve located your Trelock key code, click here , and I’ll show you where and how to get replacement keys cut.

Via Velo Key Codes

Via Velo key codes are supplied on a plastic key code card attached to your key ring at the time of purchase. 

These key code cards are similar to those used by OnGuard and Zefal.

When you’ve located your Via Velo key code, click here , and I’ll show you where and how to get replacement keys cut.

Oxford Key Codes

Key codes for most of Oxford’s products are printed on a small metal tag which is attached to the key ring when purchased.

On some of Oxford’s older locks, the key code can be found printed towards the top of the key’s blade, as shown later in this article.

Oxford key codes can be between six to eight characters long and will typically start with one or two letters. 

For example, the key code for my Oxford Alarm D Pro is: HE023410

When you’ve located your Oxford key code, click here , and I’ll show you where and how to get replacement keys cut.

Seatylock Key Codes

Seatylock Key codes are printed on a key code card attached to the key ring supplied with the lock. 

Seatylock key codes are typically made up of two separate sequences of numbers labelled “A” and “B”, each five digits long. 

For example, the key code to one of my Seatlock Viking Golds is: A:21213 B:31224.

Hiplok Key Codes

Hiplok key codes are printed at the head of the key and are typically twelve numbers long, containing a combination of ones, twos, threes and fours. 

For example, the key code for my Hiplok Homie Gold Chain is: 124324242434

Once you’ve found your Hiplok key code, click here , and I’ll take you through the replacement process. 

LITELOK Key Codes

LITELOK key codes are printed towards the top of each key’s blade, typically beginning with two letters followed by a combination of five numbers. 

For example, the key code to one of my LITELOK X1s is: DT80037.

If you’ve found your LITELOK key code, click here to learn how and where to get replacement keys cut. 

Zefal Key Codes

Key codes for Zefal locks are found on the blue and white key code cards supplied on the key ring at the time of purchase. 

Zefal key codes are normally eight digits long, containing a combination of ones, twos and threes. 

For example, the key code to my Zefal K-Traz U17 is: 12311322

Altor Key Codes

The Altor SAF lock comes with four high-security keys, each coded with the same three-digit number. 

The code is printed on one side of the head of each key.

For example, the key code for my Altor SAF is 029. 

What To Do If You Can't Find Your Bike Lock Keys/Key Code

All bike key replacement services require a key code for replacement or additional keys to be cut.

Unfortunately, this means if you’ve been unable to locate your key code, your chances of getting replacement keys cut are very slim. 

If you have an existing key for the lock but no key code, you may be able to get a replacement cut by taking your key and lock to a specialist locksmith.

Alternatively, you could reach out to the manufacturer of your lock and see if they could decode your key. 

But as I mentioned earlier, I live in central London, and after visiting 10 highly specialised locksmiths, I had no luck getting a key cut for a lock that I had the key code for, so don’t get your hopes up. 

If your bike lock is secured to your bike, you’ll probably want to read this article , which will teach you how to remove a bike lock without keys. 

Otherwise, it’s most likely time to get yourself a new lock. Depending on what sort of lock you require, you might want to check out one of the following reviews for several worthwhile suggestions:

• The best budget bike locks
• The best lightweight bike locks
• The best uncuttable bike locks
• The best folding bike locks 

Bike Lock Key Replacement Services

Abus key replacement service.

ABUS’ key replacement service is called “ABUS Key Service” and is one of the most straightforward bike lock key replacement services for customers. 

Any that requires replacement ABUS keys should visit the Key Service page for their country or nearest location:

• USA & Canada
• UK & Ireland 

If you’re based outside of these locations, then unfortunately, ABUS don’t currently offer a replacement service delivered to your country. 

But that’s not game over! If you live outside the above locations, you could use a post-forwarding service to forward the key to you from the most convenient location above.  

Otherwise, you can find your best point of contact or closest approved ABUS retailer here using their world map tool. 

To Order new keys using the ABUS Key Service, you’ll need your unique keycode, which will either be printed on your ABUS keys or on the blue key card they came with, as shown in the section here .

Roger Seal, sales and marketing manager of ABUS UK, told me that they do have a mechanical code reader that they can use to read certain key types. so if you don’t have the key code, all hope is not lost. 

That said, if you can’t find your key code, getting new keys cut will likely be a long process.

It might be worth trying a few local key-cutting shops to see if they can help. Otherwise, you’ll want to read this section to learn what to do next. 

ABUS Key Replacement Price

The price you pay for your replacement ABUS keys depends upon which key you need.

More complex locking mechanisms like the ABUS Plus and X-Plus keys are more expensive than others but below are the price you can expect to pay for your country: 

• USA & Canada – All keys $12.99 
• UK & Ireland – £9.95 to £19.95
• Germany – €10.95 to €20.95

Kryptonite Key Replacement Service

The Kryptonite key replacement service falls under their “Key Safe Program”. 

Kryptonite’s Key Safe Program provides a free set of replacement keys to the owners of any locks which are sold bearing the Key Replacement Program seal. 

The locks which the Key Safe Program covers are as follows:

• New York Fahgettaboudit U-Locks and Chain Locks
• New York U-Locks, Chain Locks, Disc Locks
• Evolution Series 4 U-Locks
• Disc Locks, Evolution Mini U-Locks
• KryptoLok Series 2 U-Locks
• Hardwire Cables and Kryptoflex Cables

If you’re unsure which Kryptonite lock you have, look through their lock models here , and you’ll be able to figure out if you’re eligible for a free replacement. 

If your lock is eligible for a free replacement, fill out this form , select “Key Safe Program”, and Kryptonite should get back to you.

There have been mixed feelings about their free replacement service, with several users stating they’ve never been contacted by Kryptonite or received their keys. 

If your lock doesn’t fall under those covered by the Key Safe Program, or if you don’t have time to wait for replacements, you should use the paid key service to order new Kryptonite Keys.

Scroll to the bottom of this page , where you’ll input your key code and postal details before ordering your keys. 

Kryptonite key codes are usually printed on the blade of the key towards the top, as shown under the Kryptonite tab here . 

Can’t find your Kryptonite key code? Unfortunately, it’ll be a struggle to get new keys cut without. In this case, you should read this section which advises you on your next best steps.

Kryptonite Key Replacement Price

Kryptonite’s pricing structure is nice and simple:

• 1 Key – $12
• 2 Keys – $20
• Additional keys – $5 each

These prices are inclusive of worldwide shipping, which is very reasonable.  

Kryptonite Lockout Service

If you’ve lost all of the keys to your Kryptonite lock and didn’t register or take note of your key code, you’re in a bit of luck if you live in the US or Canada. 

If your lock is still secured to your bike, then you’ll want to learn how to remove it here.

Otherwise, you’ll be able to send your lock off to Kryptonite, who will replace it for you with a functioning lock (of the same or similar model) and keys. 

You do have to pay to use this service, and you’ll need to post your bike lock to them, but it’s normally cheaper than buying a new lock. 

This page gives the details on the Kryptonite Lockout Service, and you can find out how much this will cost you on this page .

Master Lock Key Replacement Service

Unfortunately, Master Lock don’t offer an in-house key-cutting service to their customers.

However, it says on the Master Lock website that customers can purchase key blanks from their local authorised distributors, which they can then get cut by a specialised locksmith. 

I’ve contacted Master Lock to find out the best distributors for the below locations and will update this article once I hear back from them:

• United Kingdom
• Mainland Europe 

I live in central London and subsequently have an abundance of locksmiths nearby. 

The only Master Lock bike lock I’ve used is the 8278EURDPRO , which uses a disc detainer cylinder.

I called ten highly reputable locksmiths from across London, and none could cut the keys for me, even if I provided the blank keys and a key code.

For now, I’d say you’re better off buying a new lock than trying to get replacement keys for a Master Lock bike lock. 

It’s a shame, but after three months of emailing their customer service, I’m no closer to getting the details of a distributor for blank keys, let alone a capable cutting specialist.  

As and when I hear back from Master Lock, I’ll update this section with any additional info. 

If you lose your Master Lock keys, read this section which advises you on your next best move. 

For a reminder of what Master Lock key codes look like, view this image .

OnGuard Key Replacement Service

OnGuard’s key replacement service is less of a service and more of a DIY adventure. 

OnGuard offer a Key Registration Service to anyone living in the USA. You can find your nearest distributor’s contact details on this page if you live anywhere else.

From here, call up and find out what’s the best course of action. 

Some distributors are more reliable than others, but eventually, you should be able to get through to someone (by phone or email) who can advise you on the best course of action.

The details for the following countries’ distributors are as follows:

• United Kingdom – Moore & Large: 01332 274252 or 
• United States – Todson: 800-213-4561
• Canada – Cycles Lambert: [1] 418-835-1685 or email here

If you’re a resident of the US, then you can register your keys on this page . This saves your key code so that if you need replacements cut, you’ll have the code saved on your account.

If you can’t find your key code card, OnGuard won’t be able to cut replacement keys, so you’ll want to read this section to find out what to do next. 

View this image for a reminder of what OnGuard Key Code Cards look like. 

Third-Party OnGuard Key Replacements

Otherwise, a third-party website provides an OnGuard key replacement cutting service with worldwide shipping. 

The company is called “We Love Keys” and is UK based. You  can find their website here .

All you need to do is enter your OnGuard key code found on the tag that comes with your keys and then provide your address and payment details. 

The prices for this service are as follows:

• 1 key – £13.90
• 2 keys – £12.51 each
• 5 keys – £11.68 each

The above prices do not include postage. More information on their postage costs can be found here .

Trelock Key Replacement Service

Trelock’s Key Replacement service is simple and streamlined. They also offer worldwide postage, which saves customers a lot of time and hassle compared to the DIY process many other manufacturers offer. 

To order replacement keys for your Trelock bike lock, visit their order portal here , where you’ll be required to enter your unique Trelock key number.

If you don’t have or can’t find your key code, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get a replacement cut.

If you have lost all of your keys or can’t find your Trelock key code, read this , which talks you through your next steps.

Some older Trelock models are no longer available for key replacement, so bear this in mind if you have a really old lock. 

If you have any issues with the key ordering form, it’s worth reaching out to Trelock’s support using the email: [email protected]

If you need another look at what a Trelock key code looks like, view this image .

We Love Keys is a third-party online locksmith that can also cut keys for some Trelock models. If possible, however, I’d recommend using the Trelock website to order your key replacements. 

Trelock Key Replacement Price

Up to 2 replacement Trelock keys can be bought per key code (per transaction), costing €12 each, not including postage.

Postage charges range from €1.60 to €3.90 for worldwide postage, which is very reasonable. 

Via Velo Key Replacement Service

Via Velo are one of the most popular budget bike lock brands and sell a variety of low-medium security locks. 

The best place to order replacement keys for a Via Velo bike lock is on their website using this form . 

To successfully order new keys, you’ll need to enter your personal details alongside your Via Velo key code, which can be found on the plastic tag on your keyring. 

Be aware that shipping for these keys can take up to 60 days, so bear that in mind when ordering replacements. 

If you can’t find your Via Velo key code, you’ll want to read this section , which discusses your next best steps.

We Love Keys are a third-party UK-based online locksmith company that provide a key-cutting service and can replace Via Velo bike lock keys. 

Since We Love Keys are UK based, they’ll typically deliver much faster than Via Velo’s turnaround time of 60 days. 

International shipping will usually take between 5-10 business days. You can view the We Love Keys Via Velo page here . 

Via Velo Key Replacement Price

Key replacements bought by the Via Velo website are, as the Via Velo website states, “free”, which isn’t really true. 

To order keys, you’ll need to cover the shipping cost, which is $24.96 for three replacement keys and worldwide postage.

Alternatively, if ordering with We Love Keys, keys cost:

• £12.90 for 1 key
• £11.61 for 2 keys
• £10.84 for 5 keys
• £10.06 for 10 keys

These prices exclude shipping which can cost up to £10 depending on your location, but as stated, will be quicker than Via Velo’s in-house key replacement service. 

Oxford Key Replacement

If you own an Oxford lock and require key replacements, you’ll need to use their Contact Us form, which can be found here on their website . 

Your Oxford key code is typically printed on the keys or the metal tag on the keychain at the time of purchase. 

You can view an example image of Oxford key codes by clicking the Oxford tab here .

If you can’t find your Oxford key code, Oxford won’t be able to cut replacement keys for you. In this case, read this section which advises you on your next best steps. 

View this image if you need a reminder of what an Oxford key code looks like. 

Once you’ve reached out, Oxford’s team will send you a key replacement form, which you’ll need to fill out with your personal details, lock type and your unique key code.

Oxford Key Replacement Price

I reached out to Oxford, who let me know their Oxford key replacement costs:

• 1 Key – £15
• 2 Keys – £23
• 3 Keys – £30

If you live in the UK, the above price includes postage, but if you live outside of the UK, then the postage charge will depend upon your location. 

Oxford aim to deliver replacement keys in 6 to 8 weeks, but they let me know that it doesn’t usually take this long. 

Once you’ve ordered your replacement keys, I show you the first thing you should do when they arrive here . 

Seatylock Key Replacement

If you require replacement keys for a Seatylock bike lock, visit the duplicate keys listing on their website .

If you registered your key code on their website when you purchased your lock, they’ll print the keys using the code you registered. 

Chances are you probably didn’t register your key code, in which case you’ll want to email your key code to: [email protected]

The Key code for Seatylock Bike Locks is supplied on the keyring and is printed on a plastic tab, which is usually red. 

For a reminder of what Seatylock key code cards look like, view this picture . 

If you can’t find your key code, the chances are you’ll need to get a new bike lock.

Otherwise, if you can’t find your key code card, Seatylock do sell key blanks here, which can be bought and taken to your local locksmith. 

Call and check with your locksmith before ordering keys to see if they can do this. 

For a local locksmith to create a duplicate, they’ll need one of the old keys for the lock. It’s unlikely they’d cut you a key without an existing key or the key code. 

If you’ve misplaced your key card and don’t know the code, I explain the next steps you should take here . 

Seatylock Key Replacement Price

The Seatylock key replacement service costs $25 for three keys, this includes free shipping to the US.

Unfortunately, shipping outside of the US is not available, so if necessary, you could use a post-forwarding service to order keys to the US and then have them forwarded to your location.

I spoke to Michael, CEO of Seatylock, who told me that worldwide shipping for replacement keys will be available in 2024. 

Hiplok Key Replacement

Hiplok offer a key replacement service through their website. You can view their key replacement page here . 

To order new Hiplok keys, you’ll need to enter your Hiplok key code found on the bow of your key ( see Hiplok tab here for example location ).

If your Hiplok key doesn’t have a code printed on it, contact Hiplok using: [email protected] .

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get new keys cut without a Hiplok key code, and you’ll probably need to buy a new lock. 

However, it’s worth contacting Hiplok to see if they do anything to assist you. 

If you can’t find your Hiplok key code, click here , and I’ll talk you through your next best steps. 

Otherwise, view this image if you’ve forgotten what a Hiplok key code looks like. 

Hiplok Key Replacement Price

Replacement Hiplok keys cost:

• £15 in the UK
• $15 in the US
• €12.61 in Europe

The prices above are for three keys which are usually dispatched within seven days.

Postage to customers in the UK is free of charge, postage to the US costs $7.60, and Shipping to Germany is €5. 

Postage outside of the UK takes between 7-10 days. 

LITELOK Key Replacement

LITELOK offer a key replacement service to customers using the locks below:

• LITELOK GOLD
• LITELOK ONE
• LITELOK CORE

You can view the key replacement page here on their website . 

Since the LITELOK X3 uses an abloy key, you’ll need to order that separately. You can order these keys here . 

To order replacement keys for your LITELOK bike lock, you’ll need to enter your key code, which is normally printed on the blade of your LITELOK keys ( see example image here ). 

Without your key code, you’ll struggle to get LITELOK key replacements cut, but it may be worth contacting LITELOK using the email: [email protected] to see if they can offer any advice. 

Otherwise, read this section which explains what to do if you can’t find your key code.

LITELOK Key Replacement Price

Abloy keys from LITELOK cost £25 for a single key, with free shipping worldwide, and all other keys cost £20 for two keys. 

Once your new LITELOK key replacements have arrived, click here to learn what to do before using them. 

Zefal Key Replacement

To get replacement Zefal keys cut, you’ll need to contact their customer service team using the email: [email protected]

You’ll need to provide the lock model and key code, which is supplied on a blue and white plastic tag at the time of purchase ( click here , for example key tag image). 

Without this information, Zefal cannot provide assistance, and you’ll need to purchase a replacement lock. 

If you haven’t been able to locate your key code, read this section for the steps you should now take . 

Zefal Key Replacement Price

I contacted the customer service team at Zefal, who let me know that their key replacement service is free of charge.

Regardless of the customer’s final location, you don’t have to cover postage, which is brilliant. 

Search for your lock on the Zefal website here to find out if replacement keys are a possibility for your lock. Then once confirmed, use the email above to contact the Zefal team. 

Zefal’s delivery time for replacement keys averages eight weeks, which is pretty long, but considering it’s a free service, you can’t complain. 

Three keys are included with replacement sets. I advise reading these steps about what to do before you start using your new bike lock keys. 

Altor Key Replacement

Altor’s key replacement service is nice and straightforward for a small company. 

You can find the replacement bike lock keys they offer here on their website.

At checkout, you’ll be required to enter the key code stamped on the back of your existing keys, or you can email your key code with your order number to: [email protected]

If you’re unable to find or have lost the keys to your lock, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get replacements cut. In which case, read this section .

However, it’s worth contacting Altor using the email above to see if they can provide any advice.

Click here to view the location where you’ll find the key code for your Altor lock. 

Altor Key Replacement Price

Altor’s replacement bike lock keys come in a set of two and cost $20.

• Shipping in the US costs $4
• Shipping to the UK costs $18
• Shipping to Canada costs $33
• Shipping to Germany costs $39

Once your new Altor keys have arrived, read this article which teaches you what to do before using your new bike lock keys. 

Do This Before You Start Using Your New Keys

Since this bike lock key replacement guide is already relatively long, We’ve made a short read covering the five must-do steps before using your new bike lock keys . 

This separate guide is a quick read and will save you time and a lot of hassle moving forward.

Recent Updates:

• 7th Mar 2024: Updated article layout for improved readability and added links to Key Registration article.

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Both locations go out of their way to provide excellent service, value, and products!! Central Ave crew gets kudos for answering my emailed inquiry, and Rick gets a HUGE shout-out for listening to what I had in mind, understanding what it was going to take, and bringing it to fruition...the bike came out awesome, the care and attention to detail is second to none!! Glad I have found my LBS!!

It was recommended by a friend so i had my bicycle serviced there. They did good job on it. The staffs appear friendly.

I ended up with a flat tire last week and my local bike shop was closed. I happened to pass ABC on the way home and popped in hoping they could fix my flat. Within a minute of being in the front door, the mechanic had the wheel off and was installing a new tire and tube. I was in and out in under 15 minutes with a new tire and tube. I was appreciative of them knocking it out so quickly. Top notch turn around.

Came her last weekend cause my boyfriend had a flat on his bike. I haven't had a bike since I was a kid (I probably wouldn't even remember how to ride haha) so price wise I really had no idea what to expect. Trek was very reasonably priced and even changed the tire for us. Everyone was so nice too and offered us a drink while we waited. There was someone ahead of us so we were there maybe 20 minutes. Definitely will be back for all his bike needs!

Great store! Everyone was so helpful, friendly, and informative. I went here twice to test bikes out. They helped me pick bikes to try based on my wants, needs, and preferences. I bought the Women's FX 2 in Miami Green. I changed out the handlebar stem so it is adjustable to either ride upright or down. I also added handlebar grips. I bought front and rear lights. It was ready in about 3 days. If you're looking for a Trek, I highly recommend this store!

Bought my first Trek. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Went riding and within trek weeks got a flat (no fault of the bike) and called for service and they were quick and able to fit it that day. Liked the fact I get three free tune-up with my purchase.

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My husband and I are Trek bike fanatics so we have been to this store many times. My trek bike was actually delivered and assembled there by the employees for free. All I had to do was pick it up, so that was nice! Every time we have been in the staff are all welcoming and offer assistance for help, ideas, etc. All in all, we love trek bikes and are happy there is a trek store down the road from where we live! Must check it out if you're in the area and want to look at some high quality bikes.

So l've bought a few accessories from this location in the past.They never have what l need but l settle for what's in stock.The counter staff is extremely friendly and l like supporting local shops. I wanted a new derailer and decided to give them a chance.After walking around, listening to the repair guy complain about customers and deposits, l decide to not go elsewhere and went to his station and asked for a new derailer. Yes my bike had other issues but my request was clear. He didn't even acknowledged my request and went on his sales pitch on the other items needed.Fine... I'm the district manager for another cycle company so l just let him ramble and feel empowered.I then paid for everything up front (since he was expressing his grievances on the sales floor‍). The total was $420.51 and it would be ready Friday. At this moment l knew it wouldn't be ready.The "over promise" is always the cocky sales rookie mistake.And when Friday arrived it wasn't ready but l had another charge and still NO derailer! l picked up my bike a week later and noticed NO derailer...The repair guy didn't even acknowledge me.I then left with my bike and less than a block away my f&$):@! derailer breaks and l walk my bike home! l was so pissed l put my Trek in the garage and haven't looked at it since. But l did take my receipt to another competitor and it was clear this location didn't provide the best prices.l bought a new seat...but they never gave me back the seat l had on the bike.I never said "Hey you can keep the seat".I did purchase a Kryptonite lock for my bike.But they removed it from the packaging and didn't include the clamp. l have never been on any site with a grievance and this was never about the money.The actions on the sales floor is a reflection of the General Manager. Sales floor etiquette is paramount and you should never "judge a book by its cover". All that arrogant whining about polices and procedures should be discussed in a meeting. Check out Tony's Bike Shop and other localized bike shops for repairs before you invest your money and time at this location.

They did an excellent speedy job with a tuneup for my bike. Safe social distancing guidelines. My bike is back to fully operational!!!

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Velotric t1 e-bike with 100-mile range and smart+ hub at $1,599, new anker solix c800 plus bundle $999, hiboy e-scooter discounts, more.

It’s a day of big-name brand sales we’ve got for today’s Green Deals. Leading the pack is Velotric’s T1 e-bike that is not only discounted by $600, but is being given a free range extender battery (for a total 100-mile range) during the brand’s ongoing Summer Sale for a $1,599 low . It is joined by the second wave of savings in Anker’s Fan Fest Mega Sale that is seeing the SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station bundled along with a 100W solar panel and an EverFrost 30 Portable Electric Cooler for $999 , among other great deals. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 Pro Electric Scooter that is back down at its $400 low , with all the other e-scooters that are seeing discounts from the brand’s ongoing Back to School Sale – including a separate one-day deal on the KS4 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter that is down at $380 over at Best Buy. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like the flagship EGO Power+ 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Select Cut XP Lawn Mower that is $102 off or last week’s Rad Power sale that has the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike down at $999 , as well as a few free extra battery offers too (ending tonight).

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course,  Electrek ’s best EV buying  and  leasing deals . Also, check out the new  Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories .

Velotric’s T1 e-bike with extended 100-mile range, Smart+ Hub, and GPS tracking at $1,599 low

Velotric’s sitewide  Summer Sale  is still going with  up to $900 in combined savings  – taking up to $600 off e-bikes while also giving away up to $300 in free gear. There are some truly great savings opportunities here to upgrade your commute with like the brand’s  Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike  that you can score at  $1,199 , but for those who may be craving a little more travel range or a much more lightweight model that’s easier to manage in city environments, you’ll find Velotric’s  T1 e-bike down at  $1,599 shipped  and also coming with a free range extender battery. Down from its usual $2,199 price tag, we’ve been seeing growing discounts on this model since 2024 began, with past sales seeing higher rates up to $1,999, but this sale is offering a much larger $600 markdown back to the lowest price we have tracked – plus, you’re also getting the range extender battery that tacks on an additional 30 miles of travel range and valued at $300 – meaning you’re getting the full extent of this sale’s savings here.

The Velotric T1 e-bike  cruises onto the scene with a sleek and wireless design, hitting a top speed of 20 MPH (25 MPH when unlocked) and certainly goes the distance with its 70-mile range (which is extended up to 100 miles thanks to the extender battery). It sports a 350W hub motor that peaks at 600W alongside a 352.8Wh battery, the Velopower E35+ smart drive system, and five levels of pedal assistance, as well as a walk mode – all supported by a 2-side torque sensor. Where this model differs from many others under the brand’s flag is its significantly reduced weight, which clocks in at just 36 pounds, making it a far more manageable option for folks living in apartment buildings and who may have to regularly carry it up stairs.

It comes loaded with a whole bunch of great features too, like an IPX6 water-resistance rating, an integrated light-sensing headlight, a SHIMANO 8-speed derailleur, hydraulic disc brakes, and puncture-resistant tires. It has a simplified control panel that unlocks with your fingerprint, among other smart functions – plus, it’s been given a Smart+ Hub and GPS tracking for extra peace of mind – which you can access through the Velotric app via your smartphone.

Anker’s SOLIX C800 Plus bundle with EverFrost 30 electric cooler and 100W solar panel at $999

Diving back into  Anker’s Fan Fest Mega Sale  as the next wave of member deals roll in and gives us some new savings opportunities – alongside the discounts that are already active and available to everyone ( up to 50% off  discounts). As a quick reminder, it is not only free, but also takes seconds to register as a member to benefit from these member-only prices. One of the notable new inclusions in these exclusive deals is the popular  SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station  that comes along bundled with a  100W solar panel and an EverFrost 30 Portable Electric Cooler  – all for  $999 shipped . This package would normally run you $1,747, but you’re getting it here today with a $748 markdown. Even with these three device’s lowest discounted prices that we’ve tracked in the last year alone – they would still add up to almost $200 above this bundle’s current rate, making this quite the opportunity – especially for campers and nomadic spirits in need of some backup power support.

With the  C800 Plus , you’ll be getting a reliable 768Wh capacity to cover your device and small appliance’s power needs, with the unit able to deliver up to 1,600W of output power through its five AC ports, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and a car port. Plugging it into a wall outlet can have the battery back to full in just 58 minutes, or with the included 100W panel it’ll be recharged in 15+ hours, depending on conditions. It features two water-resistant LED camping lights that have three modes to choose from: a candlelight mode that covers up to 10m², a flood light mode that covers up to 20m², and a flashlight mode that covers up to 20m² – all of them lasting up to eight hours. These lights are recharged by stowing them back inside the top of the power station’s case, and they even come with a versatile retractable pole arm that can be used as a hanger, tripod, or selfie stick too.

Using the  EverFrost 33L battery-powered cooler  will keep your food and drinks nice and cold for up to 42 hours, with no ice ever being needed here. It has a 299Wh battery capacity and four ways to recharge – get a full battery in 4 hours with a wall outlet or a car socket, 5.8 hours when charging through its one USB-C ports, or 3.6 hours when plugged up to the 100W solar panel. Alongside the one USB-C port, it also provides two USB-A ports as well, letting the cooler double as a secondary power station of sorts if the C800 Plus isn’t available.

Anker Fan Fest Mega Sale member discounts (sign-up is free):

• EverFrost 30 Portable Electric Cooler:  $469  (Reg. $799)
• EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler:  $519  (Reg. $849)
• F1200, 1,229Wh capacity with 100W solar panel and EverFrost 30 e-cooler:  $929  (Reg. $1,599)
• F2000, 4,096Wh capacity with expansion battery and 400W solar panel:  $2,699  (Reg. $4,347)
• with free EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler
• with free protective F3800 cover (valued at $109)
• And  even more non-member deals…

Hiboy’s popular S2 Pro Electric Scooter with 25-mile travel range returns to $400 low

Hiboy’s  Back to School sale  is in full swing and still taking  up to 50% off  a collection of the brand’s popular e-scooters and e-bikes, as well as releasing new models like the  EX7 Full Suspension e-bike  and the  X300 Big-Wheel e-scooter  with their own price cuts. We’re also seeing the popular  S2 Pro Electric Scooter , one of the brand’s more well known models, down at  $399.99 shipped . Normally fetching $736 outside of these sales events, we’ve seen this model bounce around in price over on sites like Amazon, where it often sits somewhere between $650 and $550 – though it is  at the same price currently . It comes in at a 46% markdown, giving you $336 in savings and returning costs back to the all-time lowest that we have tracked.

Hiboy’s  S2 Pro  arrives as one of the most-cited models for folks who are looking for an affordable commuting solution around their towns/cities – while also making great introductions to the world of e-scooters. It sports a 500W peak-rear hub motor paired alongside a 11.6Ah battery with two speed modes in order to provide top speeds of 19 MPH and a maximum travel range of up to 25 miles on a single charge. If 25 miles of travel still seems low to you, consider upping the mileage to 40 miles on a single charge with the  S2 MAX for  $100 more .

The  S2 Pro  features both downhill and regenerative breaking for added efficiency and convenience, recharging the battery whenever riders use the brakes or coast down hills. The scooter has been given an IPX4 water-resistance rating, allowing you to worry less about any splashes it might take during your commute – plus, it also has an LED headlight, taillight, and sidelights so you’ll be seen during trips in the darker hours of the day/night. Riders are also given extra peace of mind with its full smart controls via the companion app that include settings adjustments and remote locking of its systems.

Hiboy Back to School e-scooter discounts:

• 13 MPH for up to 10.6 miles
• 19 MPH for 17 miles
• 19 MPH for 22 miles
• 23 MPH for up to 37.3 miles
• 22 MPH for up to 46 miles

Hiboy e-scooter bundle deals:

• Two S2 Electric Scooters:  $570  (Reg. $1,200)
• Two S2 Pro Electric Scooters:  $760  (Reg. $1,420)

Summer e-bike deals!

• Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Ultra e-bike:  $2,299  (Reg. $2,499)
• MOD Bikes Berlin Step-Thru 3 Commuter e-bike (pre-order): $2,299 (Reg. $2,499)
• Lectric ONE Long-Range e-bike with $269 in free gear: $2,199 (Reg. $2,468)
• Juiced JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike with on-page 15% off code: $1,954 (Reg. $2,799)
• Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike with $439 in free gear: $1,899 (Reg. $1,999)
• Maui Jack Folding e-bike: $1,650 (Reg. $1,750)
• Rad Powers RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
• Aventon Sinch.2 Foldable e-bike with $208 in free gear: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
• RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike with free extra battery: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
• Hiboy EX7 Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike: $1,400 (Reg. $2,000)
• Lectric XPeak Off-Road e-bike with $727 in free gear (extra battery) for  $1,399 (Reg. $2,126)
• Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Pro e-bike:  $1,399  (Reg. $1,899)
• Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike with free extra battery: $1,399 (Reg. $1,599)
• Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $647 in free gear: $1,299 (Reg. $1,946)
• Heybike Mars 2.0 e-bike with Jackery Explorer 600 Plus power station bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,998)
• Lectric XPress 750 High-Step e-bike with $217 in free gear: $1,299 (Reg. $1,398)
• Lectric XPress 750 Step-Thru e-bike with $217 in free gear: $1,299 (Reg. $1,398)
• Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Standard e-bike:  $1,099  (Reg. $1,299)
• Worx + Aventon PowerShare e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,700)
• Vanpowers City Vanture Commuter e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,699)
• RadRover 6 Plus High-Step e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,599)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $148 in free gear (pre-order): $999 (Reg. $1,245)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes with $148 in free gear (pre-order): $799 (Reg. $947)

Other new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

• For the rest of the day you can get Hiboy’s KS4 Pro foldable e-scooter with a 25-mile travel range at $380 (Reg. $600)
• Get the flagship EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless XP mower with Select Cut at $477 (Reg. $579, 2024 low)
• Travel 120 miles with Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Step-Though e-bike at $1,599 with $738 in free gear (including extra battery)
• Get fresh herbs with AeroGarden’s Harvest Elite 360 indoor hydroponic system at $109 (Save $50)
• Shape up borders with Worx’s 40V Power Share 13-inch cordless electric trimmer/edger at $149 (Reg. $180)
• Score Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at a new $999 all-time low before it’s gone forever ($600 off)
• Greenworks 24V portable electric power cleaner kit tackles routine cleaning starting from $124 (Reg. $190, 2024 low)
• Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar bundle can power your home at $2,759 low (Save $1,540), more from $90
• MOD Bikes’ new Berlin Step-Thru 3 commuter e-bike debuts for pre-order at $2,299
• Lectric’s Back to School sale shifts to higher gear with up to $727 off e-bike bundles from $799 – plus, 40% off accessories

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