Towards the bottom of this page, you’ll find a long list of all the Sold Secure Gold locks currently available. U-locks, chains, folding locks and cables, they’re all here (updated January 2026).
And I’ve made it super easy to compare their weights, dimensions and prices!
But first, just in case you don’t know what a Sold Secure Gold lock is (or whether you actually need one)...
What does a Sold Secure Gold rating mean?
Since 2020, there has been four tiers to the Sold Secure rating system, for bike and motorcycle locks:
- Diamond rated locks offer “the highest level of security” (tests include angle grinders)
- Gold rated locks offer “a high level of resistance against a dedicated thief”
- Silver rated locks offer “a compromise between security and cost”
- Bronze rated locks offer “defence against the opportunist thief”
So a Gold rated locks provides the second most secure level of protection (just below Diamond rated locks, which provide some degree of angle grinder resistance).
Sold Secure now rate locks from Bronze to Diamond
However, these classifications are complicated by a further distinction between Pedal Cycles (regular bicycles) and Powered Cycles (ebikes and motorbikes), for the Gold and Diamond ratings.
So in reality, there are 5 different levels of security, spread across 6 classifications:
- Powered Cycle Diamond
- Powered Cycle Gold & Pedal Cycle Diamond
- Pedal Cycle Gold
- Pedal Cycle Silver
- Pedal Cycle Bronze
Yes, it’s a bit confusing!
But, the most important thing to note is that the Powered Cycle Gold & Pedal Cycle Diamond ratings are the same. The tests for Powered Gold and Pedal Diamond are exactly the same, so the ratings are equal, too.
No lock gets out of here alive: the Sold Secure workshop!
If you want a bike lock that provides a decent level of angle grinder resistance, you’ll need one with a Powered Cycle Diamond rating.
Do you need a Sold Secure Gold bike lock?
But how do you know which rating you need? It depends on your own risk level. And this can be difficult to judge. However, I recommend you answer the 3 quick questions in the quiz below:
So the quiz above will recommend either a Sold Secure Gold or Sold Secure Diamond rated lock if your circumstances are high risk. Or a Sold Secure Silver lock if your circumstances are lower risk.
I don’t recommend Bronze rated locks at all because they just don't provide enough protection.
Finding Gold rated Bike Locks
So how can you find locks with a Sold Secure Gold rating?
You can find a complete list of Sold Secure locks (and other security items) on their website. But it’s not very user-friendly.
So I provide a list of all the Sold Secure Gold bike locks here. If you click on the names of the locks in the table, you’ll be taken to Amazon or other websites, where you can further compare prices and reviews. Some of these are affiliate links.
The "Cans of Coke" column refers to the approximate weight of the lock in cans of Coke! I think it helps people think about how heavy they really are!
Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Gold Locks
| Model | Thickness | Weight | Cans of Coke | Width | Length | Lock Type | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Abus GRANIT Plus 470 230 | 12 mm | 1.19 kg (2.62 lb) |
3 | 4.29 " (10.9 cm) |
9.0 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus GRANIT Plus 470 300 | 12 mm | 1.29 kg (2.83 lb) |
3.5 | 4.29 " (10.9 cm) |
12.0 " (30 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Oxford Alarm D Maxi | 14 mm | 1.8 kg (3.97 lb) |
5 | 6.81 " (17.3 cm) |
12.6 " (32 cm) |
U-lock | Alarm |
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Oxford Alarm D Max Duo | 14 mm | 2.13 kg (4.69 lb) |
5.5 | 6.81 " (17.3 cm) |
12.6 " (32 cm) |
U-lock | Alarm,Includes cable |
|
Oxford Alarm D Midi | 14 mm | 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) |
4.5 | 6.81 " (17.3 cm) |
10.24 " (26 cm) |
U-lock | Alarm |
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Yale YUL2 | 13 mm | 1.2 kg (2.65 lb) |
3 | 4.5 " (11.5 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Yale YUL2 C | 13 mm | 1.56 kg (3.44 lb) |
4 | 4.5 " (11.5 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Kryptonite New York Lock LS | 16 mm | 2.06 kg (4.55 lb) |
5.5 | 4.0 " (10.2 cm) |
10.25 " (26 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-5 | 13 mm | 1.20 kg (2.65 lb) |
3 | 3.25 " (8.3 cm) |
5.5 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 with Flex | 13 mm | 1.61 kg (3.55 lb) |
4.5 | 3.25 " (8.3 cm) |
7 " (17.8 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-9 | 13 mm | 1.43 kg (3.15 lb) |
4 | 3.25 " (8.3 cm) |
9.5 " (24.1 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok New-U Standard | 12.7 mm | 1.32 kg (2.9 lb) |
3.5 | 4.0 " (10.2 cm) |
9.0 " (22.9 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Combo | 12 mm | 1.04 kg (2.3 lb) |
3 | 4.0 " (10.2 cm) |
8.0 " (20.3 cm) |
U-lock | Combination |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok New-U LS | 12.7 mm | 1.36 kg (2.99 lb) |
3.5 | 4.0 " (10.2 cm) |
11.5 " (29.2 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok New-U ATB | 12.7 mm | 1.45 kg (3.2 lb) |
4 | 5.0 " (12.7 cm) |
9.0 " (22.9 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok New-U Mini-7 | 12.7 mm | 1.13 kg (2.5 lb) |
3 | 3.25 " (8.2 cm) |
7.0 " (17.8 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Ultimate 420 140 | 13 mm | 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) |
2.5 | 3.15 " (8 cm) |
5.51 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Ultimate 420 230 | 13 mm | 1.1 kg (2.43 lb) |
3 | 3.94 " (10 cm) |
9.0 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Ultimate 420 300 | 13 mm | 1.3 kg (2.87 lb) |
3.5 | 3.94 " (10 cm) |
12.0 " (30 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Master Lock 8195 | 13 mm | 1.42 kg (3.13 lb) |
4 | 4.33 " (11 cm) |
8.27 " (21 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Master Lock 8285 | 13 mm | 1.60 kg (3.53 lb) |
4.5 | 4.3 " (11 cm) |
11 " (28 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Master Lock 8274 | 16 mm | 1.45 kg (3.2 lb) |
4 | 4.3 " (11 cm) |
8.27 " (21 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Master Lock Street Fortum | 13 mm | 1.26 kg (2.78 lb) |
3.5 | 4.3 " (11 cm) |
8.27 " (21 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Tex-Lock X-lock | 12 mm | 0.64 kg (1.41 lb) |
1.5 | 1.93 " (4.9 cm) |
5.0 " (12.7 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Tex-Lock Eyelet and X-lock S | 6 mm | 1.42 kg (3.13 lb) |
4 | 31.5 " (80 cm) |
U-lock | ||
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Tex-Lock Eyelet and X-lock M | 6 mm | 1.69 kg (3.73 lb) |
4.5 | 47.2 " (120 cm) |
U-lock | ||
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Tex-Lock Eyelet and X-lock L | 6 mm | 1.94 kg (4.28 lb) |
5 | 63.0 " (160 cm) |
U-lock | ||
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Trelock U6 | 14 mm 16 mm |
1.43 kg (3.15 lb) |
4 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Trelock U6L | 14 mm 16 mm |
1.58 kg (3.47 lb) |
4 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
11.8 " (30 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Trelock U5 Mini | 13 mm 15 mm |
0.9 kg (1.98 lb) |
2.5 | 3.27 " (8.3 cm) |
5.51 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Trelock U5 Mini Flex | 13 mm 15 mm |
1.1 kg (2.43 lb) |
3 | 3.27 " (8.3 cm) |
5.51 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Axa Newton Pro | 13 mm 17 mm |
1.48 kg (3.26 lb) |
4 | 5.51 " (14 cm) |
7.48 " (19 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Zefal K-Traz U17 | 14 mm | 1.47 kg (3.24 lb) |
4 | 4.5 " (11.5 cm) |
9.1 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Bontrager Pro | 13 mm | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
4 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
9.1 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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ETOOK 600 | 13 mm | 1.28 kg (2.82 lb) |
3.5 | 4.13 " (10.5 cm) |
9.45 " (24 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Burg Wachter 1580 | 12 mm 13.8 mm |
1.07 kg (2.35 lb) |
3 | 4.17 " (10.6 cm) |
8.27 " (21 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Burg Wachter 1600 | 16 mm | 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) |
4 | 4.17 " (10.6 cm) |
8.27 " (21 cm) |
U-lock | |
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ULAC Stockholm BX1 | 14 mm | 1.11 kg (2.45 lb) |
3 | 3.07 " (7.8 cm) |
5.12 " (13 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Ulockmi Twofold | 12 mm 14 mm |
1.3 kg (2.87 lb) |
3.5 | 3.38 " (8.6 cm) |
7.64 " (19.4 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Oxford Sentinel Pro 260 | 14 mm | 1.36 kg (3 lb) |
3.5 | 3.94 " (10 cm) |
7.48 " (19 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Oxford Sentinel Pro 320 | 14 mm | 2 kg (4.4 lb) |
5.5 | 3.94 " (10 cm) |
9.84 " (25 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Oxford Alarm-D Pro 260 | 14 mm | 1.48 kg (3.26 lb) |
4 | 3.89 " (9.88 cm) |
7.87 " (20 cm) |
U-lock | Alarm |
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Oxford Alarm-D Pro 320 | 14 mm | 1.53 kg (3.37 lb) |
4 | 3.89 " (9.88 cm) |
10.17 " (25.85 cm) |
U-lock | Alarm |
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BBB BBL-78 | 16 mm | 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) |
4 | 5.55 " (14.1 cm) |
11.61 " (29.5 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Giant Protector 1 STD | 13 mm | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
3.5 | 4.53 " (11.5 cm) |
9.05 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Giant Protector 1 DT | 13 mm | 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) |
4.5 | 4.53 " (11.5 cm) |
9.05 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Giant Protector 1 LS | 13 mm | 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) |
3.5 | 4.53 " (11.5 cm) |
11.5 " (29.2 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Halfords 23 | 13 mm | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
4 | 4.33 " (11 cm) |
9.05 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Halfords 23 Cable | 13 mm | 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) |
4 | 4.33 " (11 cm) |
9.05 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Sinox WL3001 | 14 mm | 1.20 kg (2.65 lb) |
3 | 2.91 " (7.4 cm) |
9.13 " (23.19 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite New York Chain 1210 | 12 mm | 3.92 kg (8.65 lb) |
10.5 | 39.0 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite New York Chain 1217 | 12 mm | 5.96 kg (13.15 lb) |
16 | 67.0 " (170 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite New York Noose 1275 | 12 mm | 3.15 kg (6.95 lb) |
8.5 | 30.0 " (75 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite New York Noose 1213 | 12 mm | 4.79 kg (10.55 lb) |
13 | 51.0 " (130 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1055 | 10 mm | 2 kg (4.4 lb) |
5.5 | 21.5 " (55 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1090 | 10 mm | 2.77 kg (6.10 lb) |
7.5 | 35.5 " (90 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1016 | 10 mm | 4.40 kg (9.70 lb) |
12 | 63.0 " (160 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 990 Combo Chain | 9 mm | 2.65 kg (5.85 lb) |
7 | 35.5 " (90 cm) |
Chain | Combination | |
|
Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 912 Combo Chain | 9 mm | 3.33 kg (7.35 lb) |
9 | 47.3 " (120 cm) |
Chain | Combination | |
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 955 Mini Integrated Chain | 9 mm | 1.77 kg (3.90 lb) |
4.5 | 21.5 " (55 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 995 Integrated Chain | 9 mm | 2.52 kg (5.55 lb) |
7 | 37.5 " (95 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 912 Integrated Chain | 9 mm | 3.04 kg (6.7 lb) |
8 | 47.3 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 915 Integrated Chain | 9 mm | 3.67 kg (8.10 lb) |
10 | 60.0 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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OnGuard Mastiff 8019 | 10 mm | 3.04 kg (6.7 lb) |
8 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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OnGuard Mastiff 8019L | 10 mm | 4.76 kg (10.5 lb) |
13 | 72.0 " (183 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 85 | 10 mm | 2.1 kg (4.63 lb) |
5.5 | 33.0 " (85 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 110 | 10 mm | 2.65 kg (5.84 lb) |
7 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 140 | 10 mm | 3.26 kg (7.19 lb) |
8.5 | 55.0 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 170 | 10 mm | 3.75 kg (8.27 lb) |
10 | 67.0 " (170 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Ivy Chain 9100 85 | 10 mm | 2.45 kg (5.4 lb) |
6.5 | 33.0 " (85 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Ivy Chain 9100 110 | 10 mm | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) |
8 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Ivy Chain 9100 140 | 10 mm | 3.85 kg (8.49 lb) |
10.5 | 55.0 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus Ivy Chain 9100 170 | 10 mm | 4.85 kg (10.69 lb) |
13 | 67.0 " (170 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus CityChain 1010 85 | 9 mm | 1.95 kg (4.3 lb) |
5 | 33.0 " (85 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus CityChain 1010 110 | 9 mm | 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) |
6.5 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus CityChain 1010 140 | 9 mm | 2.74 kg (6.04 lb) |
7.5 | 55.0 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus CityChain 1010 170 | 9 mm | 3.38 kg (7.45 lb) |
9 | 67.0 " (170 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Hiplok Gold | 10 mm | 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) |
6.5 | 33.5 " (85 cm) |
Chain | Wearable | |
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Hiplok Homie | 10 mm | 4.6 kg (10.14 lb) |
12.5 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Hiplok EDX | 10 mm | 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) |
9.5 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford HD Loop Chain Lock | 10 mm | 2.81 kg (6.19 lb) |
7.5 | 47.2 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford HD Max Chain 120 | 12 mm | 2.54 kg (5.60 lb) |
7 | 47.2 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford HD Max Chain 150 | 12 mm | 3.58 kg (7.89 lb) |
9.5 | 59.1 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford HD Max Chain 200 | 12 mm | 4.77 kg (10.52 lb) |
13 | 78.7 " (200 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Seatylock Viking 90 | 10 mm | 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) |
6.5 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Seatylock Viking 110 | 10 mm | 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) |
7.5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Seatylock Viking 140 | 10 mm | 3.40 kg (7.5 lb) |
9 | 55.1 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Zefal K-Traz M18 | 10 mm | 3.25 kg (7.17 lb) |
8.5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Axa Cherto 95 | 9 mm | 2.16 kg (4.76 lb) |
6 | 37.4 " (95 cm) |
Chain | ||
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AXA Absolute 9-90 | 9 mm | 2.24 kg (4.94 lb) |
6 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Chain | ||
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AXA Absolute 9-110 | 9 mm | 2.73 kg (6.02 lb) |
7.5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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AXA Newton ProMOTO-2 | 9 mm | 2.35 kg (5.18 lb) |
6.5 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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AXA Linq | 9.5 mm | 2.65 kg (5.84 lb) |
7 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Milenco Coleraine Chain Lock 100 | 9 mm | 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) |
5 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Milenco Coleraine Chain Lock 140 | 9 mm | 2.98 kg (6.57 lb) |
8 | 55.1 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Milenco Coleraine Chain Lock 180 | 9 mm | 3.90 kg (8.6 lb) |
10.5 | 70.87 " (180 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Yale YCL3 Chain Lock 110 | 10 mm | 3.15 kg (6.94 lb) |
8.5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Yale YCL3 Chain Lock 180 | 10 mm | 4.63 kg (10.2 lb) |
12.5 | 70.8 " (180 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Trelock BC 580 | 9 mm | 2.2 kg (4.85 lb) |
6 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Trelock BC 680 | 9.5 mm | 2.9 kg (6.39 lb) |
8 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Pragmasis Protector | 11 mm | 2.1 kg / metre (4.63 lb) |
5.5 | 0.8 - 6 m | Chain | ||
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Pewag VKK10x35 Chain | 10 mm | 2.93 kg (6.46 lb) |
8 | 39.97 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Burg Wachter 1010S | 10 mm | 2.02 kg (4.45 lb) |
5.5 | 39.97 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Burg Wachter 1015S | 10 mm | 2.94 kg (6.48 lb) |
8 | 59.6 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Burg Wachter 1020S | 10 mm | 3.96 kg (8.73 lb) |
10.5 | 78.74 " (200 cm) |
Chain | ||
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OKG Noose Chain Lock 80 | 12 mm | 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) |
10.5 | 31.5 " (80 cm) |
Chain | ||
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OKG Noose Chain Lock 120 | 12 mm | 5.12 kg (11 lb) |
13.5 | 47.28 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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OKG Noose Chain | 12 mm | 3.4 kg / metre (7.5 lb) |
9 | 0.8 m, 1.0 m 1.2 m, 1.5 m |
Chain | ||
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Magnum Plus Goliath HLKM102 | 12 mm | 2 kg (4.4 lb) |
5.5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kohlburg Helsinki | 8.3 mm | 2.50 kg (5.51 lb) |
6.5 | 47.28 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Foldylock Forever | 6.5 mm | 1.76 kg (3.88 lb) |
4.5 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Abus Bordo Granit X Plus 6500 85 | 5.5 mm | 1.76 kg (3.88 lb) |
4.5 | 33.5 " (85 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Abus Bordo Granit X Plus 6500 110 | 5.5 mm | 2.16 kg (4.76 lb) |
6 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Abus Bordo 6500a SmartX | 5.5 mm | 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) |
6 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Folding | Smart lock, Alarm | |
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Abus Bordo 6500a SmartX RC | 5.5 mm | 2.32 kg (5.11 lb) |
6 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Folding | Smart lock, Alarm | |
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Abus Bordo 6405 85 | 5.5 mm | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) |
4.5 | 33.5 " (85 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Abus Bordo 6405 110 | 5.5 mm | 1.95 kg (4.29 lb) |
5 | 43.0 " (110 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Trelock FS 580 Toro | 5.5 mm | 1.58 kg (3.48 lb) |
4 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Kryptonite Evolution 790 | 5.4 mm | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
4 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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AXA Fold Ultra | ? | 1.44 kg (3.17 lb) |
4 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Litelok Core Flex | 1.7 kg (3.7 lb) |
4.5 | 29 " (75 cm) |
Cable | Wearable | ||
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Oxford Chain 10 | 10 mm | 3.3 kg (7.28 lb) |
9 | 55.11 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford HD Chain | 10 mm | 3.37 kg (7.43 lb) |
9 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Squire Stronghold FL/850 | 5 mm | 2.04 kg (4.5 lb) |
5.5 | 33.46 " (85 cm) |
Folding | ||
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OnGuard Mastiff 8019LP | 10 mm | 3.67 kg (8.1 lb) |
10 | 51.18 " (130 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Via Velo LS U Lock | 14 mm | 1.48 kg (3.26 lb) |
4 | 3.5 " (9 cm) |
9.6 " (24.5 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Pragmasis DIB 130 | 16 mm | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
4 | 3.43 " (8.7 cm) |
5.12 " (13.0 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Pragmasis DIB 190 | 16 mm | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) |
4.5 | 3.43 " (8.7 cm) |
7.48 " (19.0 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Pragmasis DIB 260 | 16 mm | 1.92 kg (4.23 lb) |
5 | 3.43 " (8.7 cm) |
10.24 " (26.0 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Pragmasis DIB 300 | 16 mm | 2.1 kg (4.63 lb) |
5.5 | 3.43 " (8.7 cm) |
11.2 " (30.0 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Foldylock Elite | 6.5 mm | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) |
5 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Oxford LinkLock GL |
5 mm | 1.64 kg (3.62 lb) |
4.5 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1012 |
10 mm | 3.08 kg (6.8 lb) |
8.5 | 47.25 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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BBB BL-73 | 5 mm | 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) |
4.5 | 35.4 " (90 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Squire Nevis | 13 mm | 1.57 kg (3.46 lb) |
4 | 4.5 " (11.5 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Kohlburg Gothenburg | 8 mm | 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) |
6 | 43.3 " (110 cm) |
Chain | Combination | |
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Buchel Secure Fold Pro 55101 | 5 mm | 1.78 kg (3.92 lb) |
5 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Tru-Tension 10mm Chain | 10 mm | 3.37 kg (7.43 lb) |
9 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Tru-Tension 12mm Chain | 12 mm | 3.58 kg (7.89 lb) |
9.5 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus 6200K 90 | 5 mm | 1.32 kg (2.91 lb) |
3.5 | 37 " (94 cm) |
Folding | ||
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Abus 6200K 120 | 5 mm | 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) |
4 | 50 " (127 cm) |
Folding |
Sold Secure Powered Cycle Gold Locks
Remember: the locks in the table below are more secure than the locks in the table above, but the same as the Pedal Cycle Diamond locks.
| Model | Thickness | Weight | Cans of Coke | Width | Length | Lock Type | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Litelok Core Flex | 1.7 kg (3.7 lb) |
4.5 | 29 " (75 cm) |
Cable | Wearable | ||
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini | 18 mm | 2.06 kg (4.55 lb) |
5.5 | 3.25 " (8.3 cm) |
6.0 " (15.3 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite New York Lock M18-WL | 18 mm | 2.76 kg (6.1 lb) |
7.5 | 3.9 " (10.3 cm) |
10.3 " (26.1 cm) |
U-lock | |
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OnGuard Brute LS | 16.8 mm | 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) |
6 | 4.37 " (11.1 cm) |
10.24 " (26 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Granit X Plus 54 Mini | 13 mm | 1.20 kg (2.65 lb) |
3 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
5.51 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Granit X Plus 540 230 | 13 mm | 1.45 kg (3.2 lb) |
4 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
9.0 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Granit X Plus 540 300 | 13 mm | 1.66 kg (3.65 lb) |
4.5 | 4.25 " (10.8 cm) |
12.0 " (30 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Hiplok DX | 14 mm | 1.11 kg (2.44 lb) |
3.5 | 3.5 " (8.5 cm) |
6.0 " (15.0 cm) |
U-lock | Wearable |
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Hiplok DX+ | 14 mm | 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) |
3.5 | 3.5 " (8.5 cm) |
6.0 " (15.0 cm) |
U-lock | Wearable,Includes cable |
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Oxford Magnum 270 | 16 mm | 1.68 kg (3.7 lb) |
4.5 | 4.0 " (10.2 cm) |
10.16 " (25.8 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Yale YUL3 | 14 mm | 1.46 kg (3.22 lb) |
4 | 4.53 " (11.5 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1410 | 14 mm | 4.90 kg (10.80 lb) |
13 | 39.0 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
|
Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 | 14 mm | 6.92 kg (15.25 lb) |
18.5 | 60.0 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford Monster XL | 14.5 mm | 6.65 kg (14.7 lb) |
18 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Milenco Dundrod Chain Lock | 14 mm | 5.6 kg (12.35 lb) |
15 | 39.37 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Litelok Core Moto 125 | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) |
8 | 49 " (125 cm) |
Cable | |||
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OnGuard Brute Standard | 16.8 mm | 2.12 kg (4.67 lb) |
5.5 | 4.53 " (11.5 cm) |
7.96 " (20.2 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Squire Stronghold D16/230 | 16 mm | 2.26 kg (4.98 lb) |
6 | 3.7 " (9.4 cm) |
9.0 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Litelok Core Plus 75 | 1.9 kg (4.1 lb) |
5 | 29 " (75 cm) |
Cable | Wearable | ||
|
Litelok Core Plus 100 | 2.25 kg (4.96 lb) |
6 | 39 " (100 cm) |
Cable | Wearable | ||
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Hiplok XL Noose | 14 mm | 5 kg (11 lb) |
13.5 | 39.0 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Hiplok DXXL Noose and U-lock | 14 mm | 6.11 kg (13.46 lb) |
16.5 | 39.0 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Pragmasis Protector 13 mm | 13 mm | 2.9 kg / metre (6.39 lb) |
8 | 0.8 - 6 m | Chain | ||
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Pragmasis Protector 16 mm | 16 mm | 4.5 kg / metre (9.92 lb) |
12 | 0.8 - 6 m | Chain | ||
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Pragmasis Protector 19 mm | 19 mm | 6.3 kg / metre (13.9 lb) |
17 | 1 - 6 m | Chain | ||
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Artago Stone 68T100 | 15 mm | 3.39 kg (7.48 lb) |
9 | 39.0 " (100 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford Nemesis | 16 mm | 6.76 kg (14.9 lb) |
18 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
|
Oxford Nemesis | 16 mm | 8.55 kg (18.8 lb) |
23 | 78.7 " (200 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Hiplok DXF | 14 mm | 1.16 kg (2.56 lb) |
3 | 3.5 " (8.5 cm) |
6.0 " (15.0 cm) |
U-lock | |
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Abus Granit Extreme Plus 59/110 | 12 mm | 4 kg (8.82 lb) |
10.5 | 43 " (110 cm) |
Chain | ||
|
Abus Granit Extreme Plus 59/140 | 12 mm | 4.7 kg (10.36 lb) |
12.5 | 55 " (140 cm) |
Chain | ||
|
Abus Granit Extreme Plus 59/170 | 12 mm | 5.7 kg (12.57 lb) |
15.5 | 67 " (170 cm) |
Chain | ||
|
Litelok Core Moto 150 | 3.4 kg (7.4 lb) |
9 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Cable | |||
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Squire G3 | 10 mm | 2.79 kg (6.15 lb) |
7.5 | 36 " (91.5 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Squire TC16 5 | 16 mm | 8.44 kg (18.61 lb) |
22.5 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Abus 1190 120 | 11 mm | 3.7 kg (8.16 lb) |
10 | 47 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Kohlburg Alcatraz | 13 mm 16 mm |
6 kg (13 lb) |
16 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Squire Immense | 10 mm 10 mm |
4.34 kg (9.56 lb) |
11.5 | 47.2 " (120 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Squire Matterhorn 230 | 14 mm | 1.74 kg (3.84 lb) |
4 | 4.49 " (11.4 cm) |
9.06 " (23 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Squire Matterhorn Compact | 14 mm | 1.44 kg (3.16 lb) |
4 | 4.49 " (11.4 cm) |
5.5 " (14 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable |
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Oxford Stronguard 260 | 14 mm | 6.1 " (15.5 cm) |
10.24 " (26 cm) |
U-lock | |||
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Oxford Stronguard 320 | 14 mm | 6.1 " (15.5 cm) |
12.6 " (32 cm) |
U-lock | |||
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Oxford Stronguard 320 & Cable | 14 mm | 6.1 " (15.5 cm) |
12.6 " (32 cm) |
U-lock | Includes cable | ||
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Oxford Monster OF17 | 14 mm | 6.44 kg (14.20 lb) |
17.5 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Oxford Monster OF802 Patriot | 12 mm | 6.65 kg (14.66 lb) |
18 | 59 " (150 cm) |
Chain | ||
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Mammoth Square Chain | 12 mm 11 mm |
4.18 kg (9.22 lb) |
11 | 47.3 " (120 cm) |
Chain |
At this point, you may have a couple of questions:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are all Sold Secure Gold locks as secure as each other?
No, not at all.
The first thing to remember is that Powered Gold bike locks are all more secure than Pedal Gold bike locks. As discussed already, this is because the testing criteria for the two rating are different.
But within each Gold rating, there can also be some differences in security.
The easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the “Thickness” column in the tables above. Generally, the thicker the lock, the more secure it will be. Of course, these locks will be heavier too.
Note: some lock brands include the plastic sheath when they measure the "thickness" of their u-lock shackles. This is misleading and should be called out. Where I find evidence of this, I add the correct value and strike out the claimed measurement. Please let me know if you find any more!
I have written specific pages on the strongest bike lock and the best lightweight bike lock (which still provides enough protection).
2. Who are Sold Secure and Why should we trust them?
Sold Secure is an independent, non-profit organization based in the UK. They test and certify locks to make it easier to compare the security levels between different types and brands.
Manufacturers can submit their locks to Sold Secure, who will try to defeat them using a wide range of different tools and techniques.
Afterward, they classify each lock according to the amount of time they took to defeat it, with four available classifications: Bronze (least secure), Silver, Gold and Diamond (most secure).
While there has been some criticism of their testing techniques and the resulting classifications, there are a number of very good reasons that we should use the Sold Secure ratings when trying to find the best lock for our bikes:
- Their tools and methods are standardized. So you can compare the ratings of different locks with confidence
- They use inside information from the police and insurers to keep their tools and methods up to date
- Many insurance policies specify that you must use a Sold Secure rated lock
- Of all the independent testers, they classify by far the widest range of locks
- The purpose of the organization is to test locks. They know what they’re doing.
All this means that the Sold Secure rating system is the easiest and most accurate way to judge the security of a bike lock.
If you need more help deciding, then you can also follow my simple 3 step guide that guarantees you’ll find the best bike lock for both you and your bicycle.
More questions? Let me know below…
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I use Ottolock which is made of steel and Kevlar. I’m surprised it’s not on your list.
It’s not on this list because it’s not rated Sold Secure Gold, Martin!
Ciao Carlo ho recentemente subito il furto di una ebike che era legata con una catena kryptonite 1410 più lucchetto new york sempre di kryptonite. La mia assicurazione mi ha chiesto per risarcimento se il suddetto lucchetto fosse a prova di spray a freddo ma non riesco a trovare questa informazione. Potresti aiutarmi??? Grazie
I’m not entirely sure what you mean, Pierluigi. The Kryptonite 1410 will be resistant to the canned air spray attack method.
Purtroppo sulla scatola non c’è. Ho provato a contattare kryptonite ma non ho avuto nessuna risposta. 150 euro di catena e nessuna risposta……pessimo!!!
Where there is a U-Lock with a cable (rather than a chain), is it only the U-lock that is rated or the cable too? Just thinking cables are not as resistant to cutting as a metal bar / chain link?
Hi Steve,
It’s only the u-lock that’s rated, never the cable.
Thanks
Carl
Thanks for confirming Carl, am I right in assuming a chain is included in the rating – for example Hiplock E-DX with the chain they supply?
Great site BTW – super useful!
In the case of the Hiplock E-DX, the chain is also Gold rated.
the weight of the
Master Lock 8285 is wrong. it is 1.6kg
Good spot Alex, I’ve updated it, Thanks!
Hi Carl, Thank god for your website. Sorry to learn about your city losses. Over the years,as a townie, I’ve had three; but then they were only cabled. (Mind you when there’s only a lamp post what else could I do?) ((I had yet to read your site)) All the best. Norbert
Hi I am looking for a sold secure gold for my carbon road bike. As weight is important, I don’t really want to carry a heavy lock around. What would you suggest to meet my request? Thanks Peter
Hi Peter,
How about the Hiplok DXF? You can attach it to your frame with the supplied mount that screws into the water bottle holder holes on your frame. Or wear it on your belt with the supplied clip.
It’s also reasonably light.
Thanks
What is your take on Seatylock Mason Bike U Lock? They have 4 versions on Amazon: 140, 180, 220 and 300. All listed as Sold Secure Certification Diamond.
The 140 info says Lightest Diamond Level U-Lock.
Thanks for your help. GREAT site. Hope you’re still doing this!
Ron W
Hi Ron,
I like the Seatylock Mason Bike U Lock range a lot. They are very secure and reasonably priced.
Thanks!
Carl