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Hannah Bussey

What is a 'Sold Secure' rating and how can I ensure my bike lock is tough enough?

A green barrelled bike dlock is used to secure a blue top tube by someone waring black bike gloves .

After your bicycle and pedals, the next item on a new cyclist's shopping list should be a bike lock. To help you choose one, we’ve got a dedicated page on all the best bike locks, and many of them will have a Sold Secure graded level.

If you are pondering who or what exactly Sold Secure is or does, and how the bike lock grades work, then read on.

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