Most of the bike locks on our list cost between $100-200, but we do recommend one budget-friendly pick—the Yale Maximum Security U Bike Lock Plus Cable—which was only $49 at time of publication. That said, most quality locks are expensive because the best materials and secure construction aren’t cheap. “Don’t go with the off-brand ones just because they are cheaper,” says Hance. “Go with recognized brand names and pay attention to their ratings.”