But with many bike locks looking similar, it can be tricky to know which ones are up to the job and which are likely to let you down. To find out, our lab experts posed as wannabe thieves, using bolt cutters, angle grinders and other lock-breaking tools to identify the locks that will keep your bike safe. To get more news about ebike lock, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.

We've also checked how easy they are to transport and use. Nobody wants to be wrestling with an unwieldy bike lock in a torrential downpour.

A Best Buy bike lock will be easy to use and offer good security against even the most powerful tools – meaning a thief is likely to be spotted and interrupted when trying to steal your bike, or just give up.

Read on to discover the pros and cons of different types of bike lock, which bike locks made the grade in our tests, plus our top tips on how to buy the best bike lock.
Best bike locks for 2022
A summary of all the bike locks we've tested is presented here, so you can compare their scores and pick the one that's right for you.

Click a particular lock to read our full review, or simply scroll down to browse all our reviews of bike locks.
The Bordo Big 6000 is more than one metre long when unfolded, making it easy to secure both your frame and wheel to even a thick bike rack post.

It folds down to a compact size and even comes with a bracket to mount to your bike frame.
Weighing just under 800g, the Abus Granit Plus 640 is one of the lightest bike locks we've tested. Combined with its small size, this could make it an appealing choice for the cyclist who wants an easy-to-transport U-lock – though there's no bike mount included.

The Axa Newton Pro 190 is a full-sized, mid-weight U-lock, and it comes with a bike mount for ease of transport when cycling. But what really matters is whether it will protect your bike against a determined thief.

This chain lock weighs in at around 2.4kg, making it one of the heaviest locks we've tested, although its long length means it'll easily fit around your bike frame, rear wheel and whatever you're securing it to.

The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini is a small U-lock, though at just over 2kg it's one of the heaviest bike locks we have tested.

The manufacturer rates the security of this bike as 10 out of 10, with a locking cylinder that protects the lock against dirt. But did its security claim hold up when we put the lock through our rigorous lab tests?
This textile lock can be worn around the waist for ease of transport while cycling. It weighs around 2.4kg, making it one of the heaviest locks we've tested. But does this extra weight provide extra security?

Weighing in at just under 750g, the U4 Mini is one of the lightest bike locks we have tested. Combined with its small size and the included bike mounting bracket, this makes it extremely easy to transport.

What's the best type of bike lock?
Security experts recommend using two different types of lock to secure your bike, one of which should be a U-lock, according to the Met Police. Different lock types need different tools to break, so using more than one lock type is likely to slow a thief down.
This lock gets its name from its rigid, 'U-shaped' body. U-locks vary in size, strength and weight, but are generally regarded as the most secure type of lock.

For this security there is sacrifice in flexibility. You need to be able to fit the rigid lock around your bike's frame and wheel plus the object you're securing your bike to, so check before you buy that it's the right size for your bike.