It’s the New Year, and with that comes New Year’s resolutions – to eat healthier, quit smoking, exercise more. Many are using January and the New Year as an excuse to ditch the car and instead jump on a bike instead, but with theft on the rise, it is important to know they are being kept safe.
We’ve put together a list of the Top 10 Bike Locks to help you ensure your bike stays secure on your travels.
1. Yale Maximum Security Sold Secure Diamond U Lock Kit with 1.2m Cable
- Sold Secure Diamond.
- Key locking supplied with 4 keys.
- Includes mounting bracket.
- Lock made from hardened steel.
- Cable made from braided steel.
This key locking U lock is supplied with 4 keys and comes with a 1.2m cable. The cable is made from braided steel and is designed to be wrapped around the bike, through the wheels. Made from hardened steel, the U lock is designed to secure the bike against a post and connect both ends of the cable, it also includes a mounting bracket. This lock is rated Sold Secure Diamond, which is the highest rating available.
2. Burg Wachter Sold Secure Diamond Chain, U lock & Anchor Security Kit (1.0m)
- Sold Secure Diamond.
- Key locking supplied with 3 keys.
- Chain made from hardened steel.
- Protective fabric sleeve.
This chain lock comes with three keys and is supplied with a U lock and ground anchor so that the chain can be locked and secured to the ground via the anchor. The chain is made from hardened steel and is surrounded by a protective fabric sleeve. This lock is rated Sold Secure Diamond, which is the highest rating available.
3. Yale YCC1 Standard Combination Cable Bike Lock (1.8m)
- 4 Digit combination lock.
- User changeable code.
- Self coiling cable made from braided steel.
- Protective vinyl coating.
This cable lock is secured by a four digit combination which illuminates to help you to see the digits in the dark, the code is also user changeable. The cable is 1.8m long, and is designed to secure a bike to a bike stand/post. The cable is constructed from braided steel and includes a protective vinyl coating.
4. ABUS 7200 Ivera Steel-O-Flex Armoured Cable Bike Lock (1.1m)
- Key locking supplied with 2 keys.
- Cable made from high quality steel.
- Protective IVY Tex sleeve.
The ABUS 7200 Ivera comes with a Steel-O-Flex cable which is secured by a key lock and is supplied with two keys. The cable is protected by an IVY Tex Sleeve and is 1.1m in length, making it extra secure.
5. ABUS 5900 Bordo Classic Sold Secure Bronze Folding Bike Lock (0.9m)
- Sold Secure Bronze.
- Key locking supplied with 2 keys.
- Compact folding design.
- Lock made from high quality steel.
- Includes mounting bracket.
This ABUS folding lock is designed to wrap around your bike, in order to secure it when not is use and is designed to fold away neatly so that it can be stores in the included mounting bracket. The lock is supplied with two keys and is Sold Secure Bronze rated.
6. Burg Wachter 280 Combination Chain Bike Lock (0.9m)
- 5 Digit combination lock.
- Chain made from hardened steel.
- Protective fabric sleeve.
The Burg Wachter 280 is a chain bike lock that is secured by a 5-digit combination and is constructed by hardened steel. The chain on this bike lock is protected by a fabric sleeve in order to make it more secure and is 0.9m in length.
7. Yale YCUL2 Combination U Lock
- 4 Digit combination lock.
- User changeable code.
- Includes mounting bracket.
- Lock made from hardened steel.
This Yale U bike lock is secured by a four digit combination and has a changeable code – making it very user friendly. The lock itself incudes a hardened shackle and crossbar for maximum cut and impact resistance.
8. ABUS 440A D Lock with Tamper Alarm
- Sold Secure Silver.
- Key locking supplied with 2 keys.
- 100dB tamper alarm to prevent theft.
- Lock made from high quality steel.
- Includes mounting bracket.
This ABUS D lock is Sold Secure Silver approved and is supplied with two keys. The lock itself includes a tamper alarm which produces a 100dB siren when tampered with and is made from high quality steel. It also includes a mounting bracket.
9. Squire 3536 Padlock & Chain Set (0.9m)
- Includes padlock supplied with 2 keys.
- Chain made from hardened steel.
- Protective fabric sleeve.
The Squire 3536 padlock and chain set includes a hardened steel chain that is protected by a fabric sleeve making it secure. This lock also includes a padlock which is supplied with 2 keys.
10. Burg Wachter 720 Snap+Lock (2.0m)
- 4 Digit combination lock.
- Cable made from braided steel.
- Protective plastic coating.
This snap lock includes a four digit combination lock and is designed to snap shut quickly, making easy and convenient to close on your travels. The long cable is 2m in length and is constructed by braided steel with a plastic coating.
