Two commute locks we would take
Kryptonite · D-lock
Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7
Sold Secure Gold
The lock we would buy for most UK commuters who need Gold.
1.61 kg · 83×178 mm · 13 mm
Litelok · D-lock
Litelok X1
Sold Secure Diamond
The lock we would buy if the bike is expensive, and we still had to take the lock to work.
1.7 kg · 101×197 mm · 21 mm
Not for: Skip this page if you only need a lock for a shed, a ground anchor, or a heavy chain left at home.
If you leave the lock at home, it does not protect the bike at the station. Weight, and whether it clips to the bike, decide whether you take it every day.
For most UK commuters whose policy still names Sold Secure Gold, the Evolution Mini-7 is the pick here: 1.61 kg, a clip, and a cable in the box. The cable is not Gold.
If the bike is an e-bike you would hate to claim on, and you will carry 1.7 kg, take the Litelok X1 instead. Do not buy the D1000 for a commute until you have checked that the 92 × 155 mm locking area closes on your stand.
A 4.9 kg chain is not a commute lock. Keep a chain at home for extra length, and a U-lock on the bike.
Common questions
Can I commute with the 1410?
Not twice a day. 4.9 kg stays by the door. Keep a chain at home for extra length, and a U-lock on the bike.
Gold or Diamond for commuting?
For most UK commuters whose policy still names Sold Secure Gold, the Evolution Mini-7 is the pick: 1.61 kg, a clip, and a cable in the box. The cable is not Gold. If the bike is an e-bike you would hate to claim on, and you will carry 1.7 kg, take the Litelok X1. We are not your insurance broker.