The 10 Best Bike Locks as of July 2026

How we ranked these bike locks

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each bike lock does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Bike Locks	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock	9.0	Best premium U-lock	U-lock	£100	View Price
2	Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit	9.0	Best high-security	U-lock	£130	View Price
3	Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7	8.9	Best all-round U-lock	U-lock	£70	View Price
4	Abus Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500	8.8	Best folding lock	Folding	£110	View Price
5	Hiplok Gold Chain	8.7	Best wearable chain	Chain	£90	View Price
6	Litelok Core	8.6	Best lightweight secure	Flexible/wearable	£100	View Price
7	Hiplok DX U-Lock	8.5	Best wearable U-lock	U-lock	£75	View Price
8	Kryptonite Kryptolok Chain	8.4	Best mid-range chain	Chain	£55	View Price
9	Kryptonite KryptoLok Folding Lock	8.2	Best budget folding	Folding	£55	View Price
10	Abus Ugrip Cable Lock	8.0	Best secondary/cable	Cable	£25	View Price

The full ranking

Best premium U-lock

Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock

9.0Our number one pick.

Abus's Granit X-Plus 540 combines excellent hardened-steel security with a usable size and a smooth-operating lock, a favourite of city cyclists. It is heavy and pricey, but the security and quality are top-tier.

Security: 9.4Convenience: 8.2Build: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent security
Usable size
Smooth lock

Cons

Heavy
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best high-security

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit

9.0A superb runner-up.

Kryptonite's Fahgettaboudit is one of the toughest U-locks available, with an 18mm hardened shackle rated for the highest-theft areas, the lock to beat for security. It is heavy and small, but for protecting a valuable bike it is superb.

Security: 9.6Convenience: 7.8Build: 9.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Extremely tough shackle
Top security rating
Pick-resistant

Cons

Very heavy
Small internal space

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best all-round U-lock

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7

8.9Rounds out our top three.

Kryptonite's Evolution Mini-7 balances strong security with a manageable size and weight, a great everyday U-lock for most cyclists. It is compact (so plan your locking spot), but secure and good value.

Security: 9.0Convenience: 8.4Build: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Strong security
Manageable size
Good value

Cons

Compact U-space
Still fairly heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best folding lock

Abus Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500

8.8A standout in the upper half.

Abus's Bordo Granit folding lock offers U-lock-level security with the flexibility to lock to more objects, folding compactly into a frame-mounted case. It is pricey and a touch heavy, but brilliantly versatile and secure.

Security: 9.0Convenience: 9.0Build: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Secure and flexible
Folds compactly
Frame mount

Cons

Pricey
Joints are theoretical weak points

Check price on Amazon≈ £110

Best wearable chain

Hiplok Gold Chain

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Hiplok's Gold wearable chain lock clips around your waist for easy carrying, with hardened links offering strong security, ideal for commuters. It is heavy to wear, but the security and convenience combo is excellent.

Security: 9.0Convenience: 8.6Build: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Wearable design
Strong hardened chain
Good for commuting

Cons

Heavy to wear
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best lightweight secure

Litelok Core

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

Litelok's Core uses a unique lightweight banded design that is far lighter than equivalent-security U-locks while remaining wearable, clever for those who hate heavy locks. It is pricey, but the weight-to-security ratio is excellent.

Security: 8.8Convenience: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Light for its security
Wearable
Flexible locking

Cons

Pricey
Bulky band

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best wearable U-lock

Hiplok DX U-Lock

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Hiplok's DX is a compact, high-security U-lock with a clip to attach to a belt or bag for carrying, secure and convenient for commuters. It is small inside, but tough and easy to carry.

Security: 9.0Convenience: 8.4Build: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

High security
Clip-to-carry
Compact and tough

Cons

Small U-space
Heavy for size

Check price on Amazon≈ £75

Best mid-range chain

Kryptonite Kryptolok Chain

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Kryptonite's Kryptolok chain offers solid security and flexibility for locking to various objects at a sensible price, a dependable everyday choice. It is heavy, but secure and good value for home and commuting.

Security: 8.6Convenience: 8.4Build: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Flexible chain
Solid security
Good value

Cons

Heavy
Bulky to carry

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best budget folding

Kryptonite KryptoLok Folding Lock

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Kryptonite's KryptoLok folding lock brings the brand's trusted security to a flexible, compact folding design at a sensible price, strong value for everyday commuting. It is less tough than the top-tier folding locks, but a dependable, well-priced choice from a name you can trust.

Security: 8.3Convenience: 8.8Build: 8.3Value: 9.0

Pros

Folds compactly
Trusted Kryptonite security
Good value

Cons

Less tough than premium folders
Mid weight

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best secondary/cable

Abus Ugrip Cable Lock

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Abus's Ugrip cable lock is a flexible, lightweight lock best used as a secondary deterrent or for low-risk areas and securing wheels. It is not high-security, but cheap, light and handy as a second lock.

Security: 7.6Convenience: 9.0Build: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Light and flexible
Cheap
Good as a secondary lock

Cons

Low security alone
Cuttable

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the bike locks in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit and Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best bike locks without overthinking it, the Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £100

Our top picks at a glance

Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock

Kryptonite KryptoLok Folding Lock

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit

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How we ranked these bike locks

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock

Pros

Cons

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit

Pros

Cons

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7

Pros

Cons

Abus Bordo Granit X-Plus 6500

Pros

Cons

Hiplok Gold Chain

Pros

Cons

Litelok Core

Pros

Cons

Hiplok DX U-Lock

Pros

Cons

Kryptonite Kryptolok Chain

Pros

Cons

Kryptonite KryptoLok Folding Lock

Pros

Cons

Abus Ugrip Cable Lock

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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