Protect your bike at home and on the move with a lock suited to its value, where you leave it and how long it will be unattended. Choose from portable D-locks, chains, folding and wearable locks, lightweight cables and robust ground anchors for home storage.
Why Choose a Quality Bike Lock?
A good bike lock makes theft more difficult by increasing the time, effort and tools needed to defeat it. Sold Secure ratings help you compare tested resistance: Diamond provides the highest level of bicycle security, followed by Gold, Silver and Bronze. Higher-security locks are usually heavier and more expensive, so the right choice balances protection with practical portability.
What to Look for in a Bike Lock
- Security rating: Match the Sold Secure rating to your bike's value, the risk of the location and any insurance requirements.
- Lock type: D-locks offer strong portable protection, chains provide flexible reach, and folding or wearable locks can be easier to carry.
- Size and weight: Check that the lock reaches around your frame and usual locking point while remaining practical to transport, if required.
- Where you lock: For higher-risk public parking, consider two different locks. At home, a heavy chain combined with a secure ground anchor can provide a strong fixed setup.
Lock the frame to an immovable object and secure both wheels where possible. For more help comparing ratings, lock types and correct locking technique, read our Bike Lock Buyer's Guide.