The Litelok X1 meets
the Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-Lock
The angle-grinder-resistant U-lock testers rank first almost everywhere, pairing diamond-grade security with a weight you will actually carry.. We tested it head-to-head against the Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-Lock ($44) across 6 key dimensions.
Litelok X1
“The angle-grinder-resistant U-lock testers rank first almost everywhere, pairing diamond-grade security with a weight you will actually carry.”
Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-Lock
“The default sensible U-lock: Sold Secure Gold protection, a roomy shackle, and a price under fifty dollars that no premium lock touches.”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Litelok X1
- Named the best overall bike lock by BikeRadar, OutdoorGearLab, Bikerumor, and thebestbikelock.com
- Diamond rated for both pedal and powered cycles, so it covers e-bikes as well as regular bikes
- At 1.7kg it is one of the lightest angle-grinder-resistant locks you can buy
- The toughest cutters slow it less than the heavier Litelok X3 or Hiplok D1000
- Premium pricing near $260 is a big step up from a standard U-lock
- Sold mostly through Litelok directly, so retail availability is thinner than Kryptonite or Abus
Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-Lock
- OutdoorGearLab's Best Buy and RunBikeCalc's best value, with Sold Secure Gold at well under $50
- Light at 2.9 lbs and includes a FlexFrame transport bracket
- Roomy 4 x 9 in shackle and Kryptonite's trusted keyway and support network
- Not angle-grinder resistant, so it is the wrong pick for high-theft city centers
- 12.7mm shackle is thinner than the 14mm-plus shackles on the premium locks
- No e-bike-grade powered cycle rating
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Litelok X1 is the rare lock that nearly every independent tester crowns first. BikeRadar, OutdoorGearLab, Bikerumor, and thebestbikelock.com all rank it their best overall, and Cycling Weekly places it second only to a lighter newcomer. The reason is the combination that used to be impossible: real angle-grinder resistance in a lock you will actually carry.
Litelok X1
The Litelok X1 is the rare lock that nearly every independent tester crowns first. BikeRadar, OutdoorGearLab, Bikerumor, and thebestbikelock.com all rank it their best overall, and Cycling Weekly places it second only to a lighter newcomer. The reason is the combination that used to be impossible: real angle-grinder resistance in a lock you will actually carry.
- City commuters parking in higher-theft areas who want real angle-grinder protection
- E-bike owners who need a powered-cycle Diamond rating
- Riders who refuse to carry a 5-pound lock but still want top-tier security
- Anyone replacing a stolen-bike lock who wants the broadest expert consensus pick
- Buyers who value Sold Secure Diamond and ART 4 ratings over rock-bottom price
Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-Lock
The Kryptonite KryptoLok is the lock most riders should actually start with. It is a different tool than the X1: it is not angle-grinder resistant, and it does not pretend to be. What it delivers is Sold Secure Gold protection against the bolt cutters, prying attacks, and opportunists that account for the vast majority of real-world bike theft, all for under $50.
- Everyday riders in low-to-moderate theft areas
- Budget-conscious buyers who want a trusted brand under $50
- Commuters who prioritize light daily carry and a roomy shackle
- Students and casual cyclists locking a mid-value bike
- Anyone who wants solid Gold-rated protection against hand tools and opportunists