Litelok’s incredibly tough, angle-grinder-resistant X1 is the best all-round lock we’ve tested here at BikeRadar. It’s my go-to lock whenever I have to leave my bike out in a public space.
The X1's results in our rigorous tests were very impressive – cutting the armoured shackle destroyed my portable angle grinder when I first reviewed it.
In our most recent lab test of the latest bike locks, the X1 triumphed over some very stiff competition.
Even though it’s our best-rated lock, there's a small issue with the X1 – and that’s the size. While the lock area of 101x297mm is ample for slender-tubed road and gravel bikes, it may be too small for some applications.
It's not big enough to wrap around oversized down tubes on some ebikes and electric mountain bikes. Thankfully, Litelok now has an answer to that criticism with the new X1 Plus.
The X1 Plus shares the same construction and patented Barronium welded surface coating as the standard X1 and meets the same Sold Secure Diamond cycle and motorcycle standard.
The big difference is the size, with the locking area upped to 101x255mm. It’s big enough for ebikes and cargo bikes, and you can even lock two bikes together with room to spare.
The new Plus model weighs in at 1.9kg / 4.3lb, and is compatible with Litelok’s Restrap holster and the tactical frame/rack mount.
The new X1 Plus is available from today and priced at £199.99 / $259.99 / €249.
Litelok X1 Plus spec and pricing
- Price: £199.99 / $259.99 / €249
- Security: Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond, Sold Secure Motorcycle Diamond, ART4 insurance-rated standard
- Weight: 1.9kg / 4.2lb
- Internal dimensions: 101x255mm
- Lock: ART 4 accredited cylinder
- Mount: X1 Tactical Mount & Restrap lock holster available
