We’ve already covered the best bike locks and, in that list, there are categories of types of locks. Bike chain locks is a category we wanted to dive deeper into because some users are so die hard about them, especially in big cities where there’s a subsection of users who swear by them. With that in mind we spent the time and did the research to figure out the best options.
Part of our research has been figuring out if they are more secure than other choices. What we found is that Safe Secure ratings don’t take into account what type of lock they are testing. It doesn’t matter if you are talking about a folding lock or a chain lock, if it’s Safe Secure Gold the security is the same. That doesn’t mean there aren’t differences though; the biggest advantage to bike chain locks is that they are flexible and have a bigger locking area. If you like the idea of a bike chain lock then keep reading to see our list of the best choices for different needs.
Best bike chain locks available today
Every time we dive into a list of our favourite bike locks the Hiplok Gold pops up again. The more security to have on hand, the harder a bike chain lock is to carry. Hiplok has been at the forefront of solving this challenge through wearability and the Hiplok Gold is both portable and Sold Secure Gold rated.
Although it weighs over 2kg, due to the 10mm chain, Hiplok uses a system that allows it to be carried without locking. There’s a bar on the lock side and a plastic buckle that snaps into the bar on the other side. When you are ready to lock a bike, take it off your waist, open the lock, and connect the lock to the chain that’s on the other side of the waist bracket.
The superbright version pictured here also adds visibility while riding. The only downside is all that security does mean you’ve got to deal with a bit of weight. Have a read of our Hiplock Gold bike lock review if you want to know more.
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