What Are The Best Mountain Bike Locks

In this article, we will talk about the best mountain bike locks. We will cover the different types of locks, as well as their pros and cons.

The first lock is a chain lock. This is a great choice for locking up your bike to a stationary object like a bike rack or pole. They are very heavy duty and can be cut through with bolt cutters or saws only with great difficulty. The downside of this type of lock is that it can make it difficult to get your bike into tight spaces like in between two cars.

The second type of lock is called the U-lock, which has two arms that are bent in opposite directions so they form an “U” shape when closed together on your frame’s crossbar.

What’s the best lock for a mountain bike?

Abus Granit X-Plus 540. Brilliant protection and built to last. LifeLine Steel D-Lock. Discount D-lock that’s still usefully secure. OnGuard Brute STD. Master Lock Gold Sold Secure D-lock and cable. Hiplok Z Lok Combo. LITELOK Gold Original. Kryptonite New-U Evolution Standard. Hiplok AIRLOK.^[1]

Which bike lock is the strongest?

The Pragmasis Protector 16mm is the strongest stationary bicycle chain lock on the market. This chain is made from hardened Boron steel and weighs a whopping 3.02lb per foot (4.5kg per metre). This Pragmasis chain received the Sold Secure Gold rating in almost every possible category.^[2]

Is Abus better than kryptonite?

Each brand excels in a different area: Abus in build quality and reliability, OnGuard in price and Kryptonite in customer service. So… If you want the highest quality, most reliable lock, with the best strength to weight ratio and the best performance in poor weather, go for Abus.^[3]

Which bike locks are hardest to break?

The Altor SAF and the Skunklock are the two most uncuttable bike locks on the market. Both of these locks employ anti-cut features that make them capable of defeating power tools. These two locks are the strongest and most unbreakable bike locks on the market.^[4]

Are Kryptonite locks good?

Kryptonite’s customer service is undoubtedly the best of all the bike lock brands. This means a whole load of benefits from free keys to reduced price (or even free) lock replacements in some circumstances. If you want a Kryptonite lock that’s more secure, then you should take a look at their Evolution range.^[5]

Why are D locks better?

D locks are more secure than portable chains and often have better sold secure ratings. Normally D locks cost the same if not less than portable chains. D locks are highly practical and can easily be stored in a rucksack or through a belt loop.^[6]

How much should you spend on a bike lock?

How Much Should You Spend on a Bike Lock? We heard a lot about the 10 percent rule throughout our testing process. That is, plan on spending about 10 percent of your bicycle’s worth on a suitable bike lock. Although we think this is reasonable, consider the security guidelines above.^[7]

Which locks are most secure?

Deadbolt door locks are the most secure type of key lock and are usually used on a home’s exterior door. Available in single- and double-cylinder styles, deadbolts are rated according to their strength from Grade 1 to Grade 3.^[8]

Are Abus locks hard to pick?

The issue with this series of Abus locks is the internal mechanisms. The locks are not difficult to pick, but yet again, there is a bypass. A sharpened steel pick can be inserted into the lock to manipulate the actuator, and the shackle will release.^[9]

Who owns Kryptonite locks?

Ingersoll Rand acquired Kryptonite in 2001. In 2013 Ingersoll Rand’s security products were placed in a spin-off company called Allegion.^[10]

Can titanium locks be cut?

Hacksaw Test The titanium is tough, but certainly not theft-proof. I was able to cut halfway through the bow in a few minutes. It dulled my saw blade and tired out my arm, but the lock was compromised in 5 minutes of work.^[11]

Are Kryptonite locks easy to pick?

The Kryptonite New-U Evolution gives you some peace of mind while your bike rests safely, locked by the curb. This three-pound Kryptonite lock uses a disc-retainer core that makes the picking process difficult. The 13mm hardened steel U-bolt also makes it very hard to cut or break apart.^[12]