E-Bike Locks: Five Listings Compared by Lock Type, Length and Weight
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An electric bike costs more to replace than a standard bike, so a lock is one of the first accessories many owners buy. The listings in this group include a D lock, a U lock, a chain lock, a combination lock and a lock made for a scooter or an e-bike. They differ in the lock type, the cable or chain length, the metal and the weight. This guide reads each listing by those details. It does not claim that any lock is theft proof.
Quick answer
Start with the lock type and the weight. A heavier lock is harder to carry but usually uses thicker metal. The chain and cable lengths here range from about 4 feet to 6 feet, which decides how far the lock can reach around a post or frame. Then choose the key or combination style. Several listings use keys, and one uses a combination. Check whether the listing includes a mounting bracket, since a lock that stays on the bike is easier to carry.
How we chose
Each entry uses the product details saved for the listing: lock type, material, color, included components, number of items and item weight. The guide reports these as the listing states them. It does not describe how any lock resists cutting or picking, and it does not rank the locks against each other.
What we could not verify
Security is not tested here. Titles that describe a lock as heavy duty or anti-theft are the sellers’ words. Several listings do not state the cable or chain length in the fields used here, and some give a weight in pounds and others in grams or kilograms. Where a field is missing, the guide leaves it out.
The five listings
corki: D lock, U lock and key lock, alloy steel, black, 5-foot cable
The corki lock combines a D lock, a U lock and a key lock in one listing, with a 5-foot cable. The material is alloy steel and the color is black. It includes two keys and an installation bracket, and the listing gives a unit count of one. A bracket lets you mount the lock on the frame so it is not carried in a bag. The combined lock types suggest the listing is describing a set of lock styles, so check the product page to confirm which parts you receive. View the corki lock on Amazon.
Weogine: chain lock, 2.72 feet, alloy steel and zinc, black, 4 millimeter
The Weogine lock is a chain lock about 2.72 feet long, in black, with a 4-millimeter link size in the color field. The material is alloy steel and zinc, and the lock type is a key lock. The listing includes three keys and says up to four in total. The item weight is 349.83 grams. A chain is flexible and can wrap around a post, but it is shorter than the cable options here. View the Weogine chain lock on Amazon.
Hapleby: premium U lock with 6-foot steel cable, keys, mounting bracket
The Hapleby set is a U lock with a 6-foot steel cable, two keys and a mounting bracket. The material is polyvinyl chloride, stainless steel and zinc, the color is black and the item weight is 1.18 kilograms. The lock type is a keys lock. The 6-foot cable is the longest of the lock options here, which helps when locking to a larger post or a fence. View the Hapleby lock set on Amazon.
Honszex: scooter and bike chain lock, 36.22 inches, alloy steel and rubber, black
The Honszex lock is a chain-style lock about 36.22 inches long, in black, made of alloy steel and rubber. The listing names it an electric scooter lock, and the item weight is 1570 grams, the heaviest in the group. The included component is the lock itself. The weight makes it a lock that suits a bike left in one place. View the Honszex lock on Amazon.
Kryptonite Keeper 712: four-foot chain lock, pin tumbler, black
The Kryptonite Keeper 712 is a four-foot chain lock in black, made of alloy steel, with a pin tumbler key lock. The item weight is 3.7 pounds, and the component named is the Kryptonite model 001706. The guide reports the brand only as the listing states it. The four-foot length is the shortest of the chain and cable locks here, so check the post size before ordering. View the Kryptonite lock on Amazon.
A comparison by type, length and weight
| Lock | Type | Length as listed | Material | Weight as listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| corki | D, U and key lock | 5 ft cable | Alloy steel | Not stated |
| Weogine | Key chain lock | 2.72 ft | Alloy steel, zinc | 349.83 g |
| Hapleby | Keys U lock | 6 ft cable | PVC, stainless steel, zinc | 1.18 kg |
| Honszex | Scooter chain lock | 36.22 in | Alloy steel, rubber | 1570 g |
| Kryptonite Keeper 712 | Pin tumbler chain lock | 4 ft | Alloy steel | 3.7 lb |
Type, length and weight are the three columns to compare. Lengths and weights use different units, so convert them before comparing.
Lock type and where you lock
A U lock is compact and suits a post or a bike rack. A chain lock wraps around a larger object and can reach more of the frame. The cable options reach around a post and both wheels. Choose the type by where you usually park.
Length and reach
A six-foot cable reaches the most, and a four-foot chain is the shortest here. The Weogine chain at about 2.72 feet is the shortest of all, so it is best for a single post or a short fence.
Weight and carrying
The Weogine lock weighs about 350 grams, which is light enough to carry. The Honszex lock weighs about 1.57 kilograms and is meant to stay on the bike. The Hapleby and Kryptonite locks fall between the two. Consider how often you will carry the lock before buying.
Keys and combinations
Four of the five listings use keys, and the combination lock option in the group is not one of these five. Check how many keys come with the lock and whether you can replace them.
Checks to make before you order
Measure the post, rack or fence you will lock to, and compare it with the cable or chain length.
Confirm the weight and the keys on the product page.
Check the lock type on the corki listing, since it names three types in one title.
Which lock suits which parking
For a short stop at a post, the Weogine chain is light and easy to carry. For a fixed spot where the bike stays put, the Honszex lock is the heaviest option. For a longer reach around a larger post or fence, the Hapleby set with its 6-foot cable is the one to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is any of these lock theft proof?
No lock is guaranteed against theft. This guide does not test security, and the listings’ descriptions are the sellers’ words.
Do the locks come with keys?
The corki, Weogine and Hapleby listings name keys. Check the number of keys on the product page for each lock.
Which length do I need?
Measure the post or rack first, then choose a length that reaches around it with the frame.
Sources
Lock types, lengths and weights are taken from the listings. Security claims in the titles are the sellers’ statements.
- Amazon, where each listing is read as the seller states it
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- OEKO-TEX, the textile testing and certification organization
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