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Best of

Best bike locks UK

Five U-locks and chains compared on official lock grade, whether you will carry them, and whether they will close on the stand. A sixth lock, the New York Mini, is reviewed separately because it is too heavy for most commutes. There is no single best lock for everyone.

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Which lock to pick

How we picked these: how to choose a bike lock · how we research.

The numbers

D-locks first, then the home chain. Weights from the product specs.
LockSold SecureWeightLocking areaBest forWatchReview
D-lock
Litelok X1		Diamond1.7 kg101 × 197 mmDiamond grade you can still commute with — ordinary bikes and e-bikes.No frame mount in this listing.Read the review
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D-lock
Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7		Gold1.61 kg83 × 178 mmGold commute lock with a cable and a mount.The cable is not Sold Secure approved.Read the review
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D-lock
Hiplok D1000		Diamond1.9 kg92 × 155 mmHigh-theft stands you have already measured.92 × 155 mm shackle is tight; no mount listed.Read the review
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D-lock
ABUS Granit XPlus 540		Diamond1.8 kg108 × 300 mmWhen a compact U-lock will not close on the stand.E-bike Sold Secure grade is Gold, not Diamond.Read the review
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Chain
Kryptonite New York 1410 chain		Gold4.9 kg100 cmExtra length at home, not in a backpack.4.9 kg. Not a commute lock.Read the review
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