Rank #5 in Best Bike Locks 2026: 10 Ranked, Diamond Beats Gold on Price
Burg-Wächter 273S Sold Secure Gold D-Lock, Large
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Fifth in this guide, the Burg-Wächter 273S is a keyed D-lock in grey and black, listed as Large. It carries a Sold Secure Gold claim, a Burg-Wächter security rating of 8½, and a 4.2 out of 5 score from 2,108 ratings at £15.95.
The number that unsettles the ranking is the price. This lock costs £15.95, while the Burg-Wächter 200D is listed at £13.99 and claims Sold Secure Diamond for pedal cycles — a grade above Gold, sitting on the lock that costs £1.96 less. The 273S has its own listing oddities: the Best Sellers Rank places this D-lock at 4 in Long Shackle Padlocks, and a keyed lock is given a Controller Type of 'Hand Control' and a Control Method of 'Touch'. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product, not from any test of ours.
How those 2,108 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £15.95 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 2,108 reviews |
| Sold Secure grade | Gold |
| Price vs the 200D | £1.96 more than the £13.99 Burg-Wächter 200D |
| Burg-Wächter security rating | 8½ (as listed, see diagram) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4 in Long Shackle Padlocks (as listed) |
| Controller Type | Hand Control (as listed) |
| Control Method | Touch (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have a Tern GSD Gen 2. The insurance company requires two D-locks that are gold or above rated. I secure the bike to my railings, and the large locks fit into separate parts of the frame so I can keep it covered. great buy”
Verified purchase“Purchased this lock because it meets my bike insurance policy regulations was surprised at how heavy it is very pleased”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bike Locks 2026: 10 Ranked, Diamond Beats Gold on Price.
Questions people ask
What Sold Secure grade does the Burg-Wächter 273S carry?
The listing states 'Sold secure approved Gold', and the Special Features field repeats 'Gold Sold Secure'. It is the £13.99 Burg-Wächter 200D, £1.96 cheaper, that claims Diamond.
How many keys are included?
The Included Components field reads 'Keys, Lock' and a bullet says the lock 'locks and unlocks with a Key', but the listing does not give a number of keys.
What do buyers score the Burg-Wächter 273S?
4.2 out of 5 from 2,108 ratings. In the rating breakdown, 64 of the 100 entries shown are five-star.
Why is a Gold-rated lock ranked below a cheaper Diamond-rated one?
The order does not follow the grades. The 273S is listed at £15.95 with Gold, while the £13.99 Burg-Wächter 200D claims Sold Secure Diamond for pedal cycles.
Is the 273S a padlock or a bike lock?
The listing's own fields disagree. The Item Type Name reads 'Sold Secure Gold Approved D Lock' and the Style reads 'Bike Lock', but the Best Sellers Rank is 4 in Long Shackle Padlocks.
Does the Burg-Wächter 273S have a security rating?
A bullet reads 'Burg-Wächter security rating 8½ - See diagram'; the diagram itself is not reproduced in the listing data.
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