Testing The World's Best Bike Locks

8 bike locks from Kryptonite, Squire, Onguard and Hiplok tested to destruction.

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PRICE CORRECTION:
We had a pre-production Squire D16 MAX which is more expensive than the standard D16 at £289.99 - almost the same price as the Hiplok DX1000.

[interpolpirate]

Great test guys. I also hear that in some places that they pre-cut a section out of the rack, then cover the rack in stickers and graffiti so you cant see it and use it as normal. Then all they have to do is slip your bike off the rack so keep an eye out for that everyone.

[mtnbkreric]

Someone once told me that all bike locks can eventually be cut through, but you just want to make your bike so annoying & difficult for the bike thief, so that he just looks at your bike, and decides to move onto another/easier target - great video 🇨🇦

[RicP]

I have watched several videos testing bike locks. No one has actually done the tests under ALL of the following conditions. 1. Use portable grinder popular with thieves. 2. Include in the tests the time to change out blades and batteries on the portable grinders. In real life that time would add to cutting the locks. 3. Locking the bike locks in a more realistic scenario wrapping the rear wheel, frame and bike rack. 4. Additional second or third lock wrapping around front wheel, frame and bike rack. 5. Steps to take if you encounter thief while in progress.

[seanoleary]

I always use 2 U-locks, on the theory that having to cut through 2 seperate locks is going to be enough of a faf to make a prospective thief just shrug and look for easier targets.

Worked pretty well for me so far.

[darith]

There should be a lock that releases pepper spray if cut into 😂

[patrick_jaq]

rubber around the lock just serves to protect the bike but it also tents to gunk up the grinder disc reducing its cutting efficiency.

[istair]

7:00 Cutting Disc identified: TopsTools TTDS125 - 5", 125mm Segmented Diamond Cutting Disc
Manufacturer Product Details: "These diamond cutting discs are designed to be used wet or dry. They can be used to cut concrete, masonry, stone, asphalt, marble, granite and most general building materials."
Specifications:
Brand: TopsTools
Product Type: Circular Saw Blades, Diamond Saw Blades
Size: 125mm
Bore Size: 20mm, 22.23mm
Suitable For Cutting: Asphalt, Concrete, Granite, Hard Metal, Hard Wood, Marble, Masonry, Metal, Soft Metal, Soft Wood, Stone, Wood

[chrisjones]

“I don’t even want the bike anymore” 🤣🤣🤣

[mikeymike]

I've got that Onguard lock, because it's the cheapest one my insurance company will accept. Glad to see it did quite well!

[mdude]

For the prices of the higher end locks I'd personally get a cheap single speed commuter if my only option is to lock it outside wherever I'm going. Even with the £300 lock there's nothing stopping them from just cutting through the weak rack in lots of cases

[jocap]

OnGuard Pitbull: At £25 - £40, it offers a resistance time of 3 minutes 2 seconds, making it the most economical option with a reasonable resistance time.

Squire D16 Max: Priced at £130, it provides a high resistance time of 10+ minutes, offering a good balance between cost and security.

Kryptonite Mini and Squire Chainlok 10: Both provide around 4 minutes of resistance (4 minutes 4 seconds and 4 minutes 12 seconds respectively) but come at a mid-range price point (£85 and £90).

[Hill_Walker]

I'm fairly sure the lock picking lawyer has reviewed squire locks a fair bit.
They hold up very favourably compared to other lock manufacturers.

[Simon-cxfc]

I lived in Dresden years ago and we always used to ride cheap/cheap-looking "5 Euro Bikes". A mate had a good bike lock amd in his rush, he left the key in the lock. He came back and his bike was still there, but his lock was stolen.

[zauliuz]

Would be nice if you can show how to carry those locks on bike. i mean place where to put it if you riding and didn't have bag.

[kellylingus]

Thank you! Seeing the improvement from Kryptonite was good to see. I would have liked to see the Onguard Brute tested as well.Though, I'll need to keep my eyes peeled for Squire across the pond

[brabrabarabra]

Amazed how well the kryptonite mini holds up. I only have it for shopping or when the bike stands at a relatively secure location. Thought it was much flimsier.

[fleischersgrasscuttingserv]

Thank you for both a useful and entertaining video. My ebike was just stolen in London. Double locked with quality locks but the thieves took the street sign off the pole, stood on a black wheely bin and got it off at the top. My five year magical relationship with my Kalkhoff Endeavour is over! 10, 000 miles on it. Mrs says it was time for a new one. Womyn!

[teddgram]

I wonder how long it would take to cut through the bar it's locked to or the bolts that secures it to the ground.

[frisedel]

and cutting through the fence or pole that the bike is locked to, is the exact reason why you lock the bike to what ever in a way that it can't be used in any meaningful way even if it's stolen.
also the placement of the lock make it easier or harder to cut.