Litelok Core Plus
Litelok Core Plus is designed for securing high-value bikes and e-bikes for longer periods or in high-risk areas. It's a robust piece of kit that you can wear around your waist, but it's not as comfortable as I'd hoped, and while it proved quite resistant to the angle grinder in our staged attack, it didn't stand up as long as some.
It isn't cheap, either.The Core Plus clocks in at 1,563g, making it a substantial addition to your gear. Its design allows it to form a loop, letting you wrap it around your frame and through a wheel, securing them to something immovable, though it won't stretch to secure both wheels simultaneously, which is something you should ensure in high-risk areas. It comes in a 75cm length, but there's a 100cm option coming soon, if you're looking for something a little longer. You get three keys, which is a thoughtful inclusion in case one goes missing, and you can register your keys on the Litelok website.A sliding cover over the keyhole is a nice touch for protecting the mechanism from the elements and keeping it working smoothly for longer.Litelok claims it's a wearable bike lock, designed to be worn around your waist , but I didn't find it quite as easy or comfortable as I'd hoped, in practice. It can be done, but you might not always want to. For convenience, I often ended up just tossing it in a bag.It also comes with Velcro straps for attaching to your frame, but this isn't the most elegant solution if you're concerned about aesthetics, or for looking after your paintwork. It is a quick and easy option, though., it proved impervious to bolt cutters, with Dodgy Dave unable to make a dent. He couldn't get his bolt cutters around the lock because of its thickness, offering a nice immediate deterrent.It did, however, succumb to an angle grinder in 49 seconds. This makes it the most expensive lock in our recent round-up to not withstand the angle grinder, and some cheaper locks lasted a lot longer.Despite this, it boasts a Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond rating, as well as ART 3, giving it the highest rating available for non-powered bikes. This is excellent for insurance purposes and general peace of mind. Litelok also offers a one-year warranty.Priced at £139.99, the Litelok Core Plus sits roughly in the middle of the locks we've tested recently., which comes in at a highly impressive £30. It has a Sold Secure Gold rating, and lasted for 33 seconds against Dave's angle grinder, only 16 seconds less than the Litelok.Those are different designs, though, and if you want something wearable rather than a D-lock, your options are limited. The Core Plus lasted longer than the– one of only two locks in our round-up to score full marks, and the cheapest to withstand the angle grinder. Again, though, it's a D-lock not a wearable lock.Overall, I liked the Litelok Core Plus for its security and deterrent factor. However, its significant size and bulkiness mean it's quite awkward to carry over long distances, and not ideal if you prefer a more minimalist setup. If you don't mind the carrying logistics, though, it's a decent option.Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? Litelok says:"LITELOK CORE PLUS is the go-to wearable bike lock for riders looking for maximum security, when locking their ride for long periods of time or in high-risk areas. LITELOK CORE PLUS exceeds Sold Secure Gold and achieves the highest rating of Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond and also ART 3."The locking cover should help keep the locking mechanism smooth for longer.It's the most expensive lock in our round-up to not beat the angle grinder, but others are twice the price.It worked well, and is easy to use, but wasn't the best in the angle grinder test.I like the ease with which you can lock up a bike.I didn't really like the method of carrying the lock; I didn't find it that comfortable or easy. How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc? It's nearly twice the price of the Hiplok Original – but it lasted a little longer against the angle grinder. The impressive Halfords Advanced D-lock is just £50, while the most expensive in our round-up is £289.99.Use this box to explain your overall score It's well made, and with a good Sold Secure rating, but heavy and pretty awkward to take places with you. If you want a wearable lock, though, it's pretty good.We’ve noticed you’re using an ad blocker. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £2.49. If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £2.49. Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. 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