10 best bike locks

There is no question of leaving the bike for a long time, just blocking the disc brake rotor - thieves will not be able to leave on it, but they will easily take it away. But if you attach the bike to a reliable support with a chain or U-lock, and additionally fix the GK 202.802 bike lock, then you will know in time that someone has touched your good and, while he neutralizes the chain, you will find yourself right there. Most importantly, leave the bike within earshot and, of course, do not forget to remove it from the disk, otherwise it will fly.

Similar devices from Kryptonite and ABUS are at least 5 times more expensive. It is advisable to overpay for reliability when the price of a lock is 10-15% of the cost of your bike. The same model, although it belongs to the mid-budget segment, boasts a reinforced crossbar design with a diameter of 10 mm.It is powered by 6 LR44 batteries, placed in an internal plastic case for water protection. The motion sensor is sensitive - at any tilt or even slight rocking of the bike, the lock gives a short signal, and if it is not “calmed down” by the corresponding button, it turns on a loud siren.

Let's be honest - few passers-by who notice the process of stealing your bike will defend it or even raise a fuss. Just for this - the timely raising the hype - and you need a M-Wave bike alarm. It looks unsightly, in no way replaces conventional blockers, but at the right time, if the hijacker still managed to deal with them, any movement of the bike will be caught by the motion sensor, and the baby weighing only 235 g will give out its 120 dB. And this, by the way, is the level of the alarm siren, and it is simply impossible not to pay attention to the sound.

Such a thing is attached to the seatpost, to a bicycle feather or frame with a diameter of not more than 30 cm using a large plastic clamp. The kit includes a 9V battery of the "Krona" type, the compartment cover of which is fastened with screws. The bike alarm is controlled by 3 sensitivity adjustment buttons and equipped with a 4-digit code lock. The reviews indicate a lack of “signaling”: the biker can twist it and pull the battery out of the compartment. To prevent this from happening, the device should be well fixed.

Woe to you if you lose both keys from this lock, supplied in the kit. The fact is that the diameter of the steel cable used here is 40 mm. In addition to this, the manufacturer endowed his creation with silicone protection against weather adversity. To cope with such a bike lock, you need a grinder. This means that the product will definitely appeal to those who are terribly afraid that their parked bike will be stolen.

The length of the cable used here is 150 cm. Not a record, but even this parameter allows you to attach the vehicle to most stationary objects. The problem can only arise with wrapping the bike lock around a tree. A longer cable is not used by the manufacturer only because the dimensions of the folded product in this case would be too large. And think about weight! Even a 1.5-meter bike lock has a tangible 400-gram mass. We also note the chrome larva. Its design will not allow it to rust under the influence of moisture. This makes the bike lock suitable for daily use for many years.

Not all of our readers know that one of the most popular Russian bicycle manufacturers is also busy releasing some accessories. However, he really does this. And usually his products are liked by customers.And how else, if they ask for a not very high price for it? For relatively little money, you can even buy a combination bike lock! It uses four digits, so it will take the attacker so much time to select the code that you will definitely have time to return to your favorite vehicle.

This model is intended mainly for use in bike racks. Alas, the 80 cm length of the cable may not be enough if you want to attach your bike, for example, to a tree. However, this is not the main drawback. Some reviewers are unhappy with the 10mm thickness. However, even it allows you to understand that you can deal with the cable only with the help of a special tool that definitely does not fit in your pocket. And in such a thickness there is even a plus, which consists in a modest 267-gram weight. No one wants to carry extra weight with them. Among other features of the bike lock, it is possible to note the presence of a backlight, so that typing the code does not cause problems even in the dark.

In our opinion, if you use a cable as an anti-theft protection, then only complete with a yulok toggle lock and only from a trusted manufacturer. If you agree with us, pay attention to the Kryptolok Series Mini 7 with flex model from the famous Kryptolok company. It is designed to secure the frame and wheels with a buckle, and a second wheel and saddle with a cable.Both of them, despite their miniature size (the dimensions of the lock are 8.2x17.8 cm, weight 1.11 kg), look quite impressive and provide an average level of protection of 6/10.

The kit includes 2 unique keys (in case of loss or theft, the company guarantees their return) and plastic fasteners to the bike frame, the so-called. Transit FlexFrame-U system. Thanks to it and its compactness, you can always carry such a lock with you, if necessary, quickly remove and install it. For those who do not leave their bike for more than half an hour or an hour, this is the ideal solution.

Thanks to a complete overhaul of production, OnGuard locks have become noticeably better. They are still inferior in quality to Abus and Kryptonite, but the difference in price is obvious. The UK-based non-profit organization Sold Secure has tested the OnGuard Pitbull LS and awarded it its highest rating, Gold. This means that it took more than 5 minutes for its specialists to break the lock with a complex set of tools, and its use is acceptable for the long-term protection of bicycles in large cities with a high risk of theft.

The top yulok truly has the grip of a pit bull. Extended to 292mm, the clevis lets you attach your bike to just about anything, while the 14mm diameter and hardened steel resist cutting and sawing. The development engineers also worked on the weakest point of each lock - the locking system.The patented X4P Quattro Bolt mechanism secures the cleats in 4 points, and its pulling, jacking and twisting has become extremely difficult even for a well-trained bike thief. This is confirmed by the story of a cyclist about the accidental loss of keys and the forced cutting of the Pit Bull. To do this, it took him 20 minutes, a grinder and 4 discs (I had to cut both sides of the bracket, since they do not rotate).

One of the most expensive bike locks in our selection. Its high cost is due to modern technologies. To unlock it uses a fingerprint sensor! He came here from the best Xiaomi smartphones, so the fingerprint scan is almost instantaneous - this process takes no more than 0.5 seconds.

The bike lock uses its own battery. It uses a tiny USB port to charge it. Most importantly, it hides behind a rubber plug. As a result, the entire structure was waterproof. This is important, because rains in our latitudes are not uncommon. As for the bracket, a hardened steel bar was used to create it. It will never rust, and will withstand a 14-ton load. The manufacturer assures that neither a hacksaw, nor an electric drill, nor hydraulic scissors are afraid of a bicycle lock. But it is impossible not to admit that the bracket has a drawback. If you can't get the bike frame as close to a stationary object as possible, you'll have to park somewhere else.

Most thieves usually avoid dealing with famous brands of locks - they know exactly which ones are causing problems. So, having seen the impressive inscription Abus, at least 90% of the "stray" birds will pass by. Even the appearance of a folding system of 6 connected rods should inspire them with doubts about their capabilities. But one impression is not enough, more reliable security guarantees are needed. And they are: the Bordo 5700 model is famous for the resistance of the cylindrical lock to break-ins, both intellectual and forceful.

Dies made of 5 mm hardened steel have successfully passed anti-theft tests, and many years of experience in real conditions have confirmed that they cannot be taken with improvised means, without industrial tools. In general, one of the strongest aspects of Abus is R&D and testing. Their locks are subject to freezing, sledgehammer blows, shear loads, stretching and twisting. The folding system is considered one of the most advanced today, because, despite its compactness and light weight, it provides a degree of protection of 7/15, which is sufficient for areas with a low risk of theft. And the Abus Bordo 5700 model, due to its bright colors, will not let you forget that you need to remove the lock before departure.

Are you going to leave your bike somewhere for a few days? Thinking about protecting multiple vehicles at the same time? Need a bike lock that even a motorcycle owner can use? In all these cases, the purchase of Kryptolok 995 is recommended.This is a product of Kryptonite, one of the oldest and greatest manufacturers of bike locks. To cut this accessory, you will need a grinder and other very noisy power tools. And even in this case, you have to work for a long time.

The bike lock is a thick chain under a soft fabric, thanks to which the product does not scratch the frame. The chain was created from manganese steel. Its length reaches 95 cm, and the thickness of the links is 9 mm. The bike lock is opened with a key. It should be noted that the product comes with two keys, and even if you lose both, you can use the Key Safe program, thanks to which you will be sent a new one. As a result, such a bike lock has only two drawbacks. The first is the high price, and the second is the 2.5-kilogram weight.

This bicycle lock is made in U-Lock form factor. This means that it is a bike rack. A key is used to unlock it. There are two of them in the kit, one of them is supplemented with an LED. So, the manufacturer took care of those who regularly travel in the dark! Also included with this model is a code card, thanks to which you can make an additional key (in case of loss of both). The fact that the cylindrical lock corresponds to one of the highest levels of resistance is also encouraging.

The dimensions of this bracket are 150x83 mm. They turned out to be very large, but still, buyers have cases when it is impossible to fasten a bicycle to the nearest stationary object.This is a problem for all bike locks of this type, so we will not add this fact to the list of shortcomings. Much more important is the smoothness of hardened steel, thanks to which new scratches do not appear on the bicycle frame. And everyone should be pleased with the 800-gram mass. This is still more than the parameter of most cable locks, but the level of protection here is disproportionately higher.