Best ebike locks — Sold Secure rated picks for 2026
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Ebikes are heavy, visible, and expensive — which makes them thief-magnets. A £20 lock gets you a £20 insurance payout. Here's what Sold Secure ratings actually mean, how to layer locks, and the four picks that stop opportunists and delay pros.
The problem
Most ebike theft happens in under 30 seconds with a cordless angle grinder. A cable lock is theatre. A budget D-lock buys you maybe 60 seconds. Only Sold Secure Diamond-rated or Gold+ locks start to genuinely resist attack — and even then, where you park matters more than which lock you bought.
The picks — by threat level
All Sold Secure rated. Two-lock strategy (one on frame + wheel, one on frame to rack) beats one expensive lock every time.
Hiplok D1000 (Diamond-rated angle-grinder resistant)
Best for: High-risk city parking, £3K+ ebikes left outside overnight
- First ever Diamond-rated anti-angle-grinder D-lock
- Ferrocene layer kills grinder discs in ~40 seconds
- Independently tested 3+ minutes of grinder attack
Watch out: Heavy (2.1kg), bulky, ~£250. Overkill for low-risk areas.
Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 (Gold Secure)
Best for: Daily commuters, £1.5–3K ebikes, medium-risk areas
- Sold Secure Gold, 14mm hardened steel shackle
- Double-deadbolt mechanism
- Free anti-theft protection offer up to £2,750
Watch out: Standard D-locks can still be grinder-attacked in ~60s.
Abus Granit CityChain X-Plus 1060 (Sold Secure Gold)
Best for: Flexibility — locking through awkward rack shapes
- 10mm square-section hardened chain, 85–110cm lengths
- Abus Power Cell disc cylinder (pick-resistant)
- Fabric sleeve protects frame finish
Watch out: Heavy for what it is (2.5kg+). Don't leave on ground where grinders can get leverage.
Abus Bordo Granit XPlus 6500 (Sold Secure Gold)
Best for: Commuters who need pack-down size
- Folds flat, frame-mountable, 5.5mm hardened steel bars
- 85cm reach — locks to most urban racks
- Code-matched cylinder for multi-lock pairs
Watch out: Pin joints are the weak spot — pair with a D-lock for real security.
Buy this if
- You're leaving the ebike in a city locked outside overnight
- You've invested £1,500+ in the bike
- Insurance requires a Sold Secure Gold/Diamond lock
- Your rack spots are fixed metal (Sheffield stands, ground anchors)
Skip this if
- You only park inside a garage or locked shed
- Your 'rack' is a lamppost or scaffolding pole (thief will defeat the rack, not the lock)
- You want a 'lightweight' lock — there's no such thing in real security grades
Don't forget these
A lock without a ground anchor or wheel skewer is half a job.
Kryptonite Keeper wheel skewer (secondary lock for front wheel)
Best for: Stops wheel walk-off while main lock is on the frame
- Sold Secure Bronze
- Pairs with your primary D-lock key pattern
Pragmasis Torc Eye ground anchor (for shed/garage)
Best for: Insurance-approved home storage
- Sold Secure Diamond when paired with Torc chain
- Concrete-bolts or chemical-set into slab
Hiplok AIRLOK wall-mount ground anchor
Best for: Storing ebike vertically indoors
- Sold Secure Diamond
- Doubles as a display hook
What NOT to buy
- Cable locks of any thickness. Defeated by £15 bolt cutters in under 5 seconds. Use only as secondary wheel deterrent.
- Unrated 'heavy duty' locks from marketplace sellers. If it doesn't have a Sold Secure rating, assume it will fail.
- Combination locks. Entry-level combination mechanisms can be shimmed or brute-forced in under 2 minutes.
FAQ
Does my ebike insurance require a specific lock rating?
Most UK insurers require Sold Secure Silver minimum, Gold for claims over £1,500. Check your policy wording — using a lower-rated lock voids theft cover.
Is one big lock better than two small locks?
Two locks in different categories (D-lock + chain, or D-lock + folding) takes longer to defeat because each requires a different tool. Thieves move on to easier targets.
How do I lock the wheels AND frame?
Pass the primary lock through the frame AND rear wheel, secured to an immovable object. Add a Kryptonite Keeper skewer or a secondary chain for the front wheel.
Are GPS trackers worth it?
Yes — especially hidden-battery trackers (Invoxia, Monimoto). But they're a recovery tool, not a deterrent. Still need the Sold Secure lock.