Rust resistant lock and vinyl coated cable for superior weather and scratch resistance with integrated pin tumbler keyed locking mechanism for superior pick resistance.
Master Lock offers U-locks, cable bike locks, folding bike locks, python locks, looped ended cables and more.
Our line of bike and cable locks can protect your bike, motorcycle, scooter, kayak or lawn equipment in a variety of settings and circumstances. Our designs stand against the most typical attacks.
There are a variety of factors you’ll want to consider, including weight, where you ride, balancing security and flexibility and more.
U-locks are best for locking the bike’s frame against an object, because the rigid shape makes it a very secure but less flexible choice. Remember that whatever bike lock you choose is another weight in your pack. Adjustable python cable locks cinch down, bringing the cable tight around the object you’re securing, making it harder to cut. Looped end steel cables with secure padlocks offer the most flexibility, while combination bike locks are the most popular all around bike locks.
The fact that you’re taking the effort to secure your bike will deter many would-be thieves.
Bike theft is often a crime of opportunity, occurring when a thief sees an easily available bike at a moment he can get away with taking it. Bike locks are not 100 percent theft-proof, but it’s an excellent start. You can also think carefully about where you secure your bike. If it’s in a crowded public space, is there a security camera? Is there a place you can lock your bike and be able to keep your eye on things? Is it somewhere a lot of people will be around so anyone cutting bike locks would be easily spotted? If you really want to make your bike the least appealing target, you can purchase multiple locks of different types and combine them. It’s a little more to carry and a little more effort to lock and unlock, but it’s very unlikely someone will take your bike.
For e-bikes or other higher end bikes, we recommend erring on the side of more rugged locks, because these bikes are more expensive and therefore more likely targets for theft.
Pay extra attention to where you leave your bike and remember that the longer you leave your bike in one place, the more likely someone is to notice it.
You have a lot of choices when it comes to finding the best bike lock for your lifestyle.
One important thing to think about is carrying and storage. A heavier lock will provide the best protection, but you’ll have to take it with you. If you have multiple bikes you want to lock up, you can buy multiple set-your-own combination locks and set them all to the same code. That means you can all remember one combination.
Where you like to ride is another consideration. If you ride your bike to known locations and you can be confident you can lock your bike to a structure that supports a u-lock, that’s an excellent choice. However, if you like to ride to new places and aren’t sure what your choices will be, a more flexible option like a cable lock or looped end steel cable makes sense. Master Lock bike locks are built to withstand the outdoors and protect your bike’s finish.
Many of our looped end steel cables and python locks are excellent choices for motorcycles, scooters, kayaks, lawn equipment and many other things. A python lock or looped end steel cable with a lock can be used on almost any application that needs to be protected in place.