Bike locks, racks and storage reviews

Both the Seatylock Compact and Onguard Pitbull Mini are available with as much as 24% off retail

By Luke Friend Published 8 October 25

A solid, and unfussy bike storage solution that you'll need some DIY knowhow to set up.

By Simon Richardson Published 13 July 25

While the DX1000 impressed in our angle grinder test, this high level of security comes at quite a price

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 7 February 25

Abus is highly regarded for creating some of the world's best bike locks, and the Granit Super Extreme showcases its remarkable attention to detail

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 4 February 25

Boasting additional reach and features over its main rival, the OnGuard RockSolid, the X3 presents superb value

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 1 February 25

This is the lock that defeated our brutal angle grinder test with barely a scratch. Rated Sold Secure Diamond, I rate and recommend it too

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 29 January 25

With a solid shackle, U-Locks are a great bike theft deterrent on their own, but adding an audible alert in to the mix give the Albus 440 Alarm U-Lock the edge.

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 27 January 25

Not the most secure lock but certainly one of the easiest to transport

By Emma Silversides Last updated 27 January 25

This has my vote for best wearable bike lock because it's a breeze to use, incredibly comfy to wear and let down only by its slightly inferior Sold Secure Silver rating

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 27 January 25

The Litlok Core Plus performs admirably at the bike rack; however, the wearability of this very secure lock is questionable

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 25 January 25

A visually intimidating, heavy lock that may or not be impractical depending on your requirements

By Luke Friend Published 1 November 24

An admirable size-to-strength ratio makes this a compelling offering for weight-conscious commuters

By Luke Friend Published 29 October 24

This bolt blocking solution from Hexlox is tiny and saves you having to lug around a lock cable to go with your D-lock

By Anna Marie Abram Published 12 September 24

Functional, versatile and refreshingly easy to fit... Ortlieb might have found the perfect pannier-rack solution

By Emma Silversides Last updated 15 November 23

An unobtrusive bike alarm and tracker that works via a smartphone app

By Paul Norman Published 4 November 21

The Z Lok is an easily portable solution for securing your bike in lower risk environments

By Paul Norman Published 28 February 19

A lightweight storage solution tested long term

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 February 20

James Shrubsall tests the Masterlock Criterion: a bike lock with tough credentials

By Cycling Active Published 28 April 15

The Oxford Alarm-D Pro is a Sold Secure Gold rated lock, with a great alarm feature

By Stefan Abram Published 30 January 21

Surpassing Sold Secure Gold, the Dundrod ++ has been awarded a Diamond rating as one of the toughest locks out there.

By Stefan Abram Published 12 February 21

Our tech team tries out this unconventional bike carrier

By Symon Lewis Published 29 April 15

Toby Martin tests the Seasucker Mini Bomber to see if the unconventional roof rack works as good as a traditional one

By Stefan Abram Published 7 August 19

Secure storage for your bikes. This 6" by 3" metal shed will hold three bikes and more, keeping it all safe, dry and secure.

By Simon Richardson Published 27 September 19

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 March 09

The Abus Bordo Alarm lock is a heavyweight lock. Does it punch at its weight though?

By Paul Norman Published 30 October 18

A loud and robust alarm for an extra layer of security when locking up your bike.

By Stefan Abram Published 8 December 20

Surprisingly lightweight, this is one of the most affordable Sold Secure Gold locks available.

By Stefan Abram Published 28 January 21