The best floor anchors, compared.
Top pick: Oxford Brute Force LK397 Best value: Burg-Wächter GA1 – Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold at about £17.66, with fixings in the box and 4.5 from 1,148 amazon.co.uk ratings. The chain is not included. Updated October 2026.
A floor anchor, called a ground anchor, is a hardened-steel point you bolt to a sound floor or a masonry wall so a bicycle, e-bike, scooter or motorcycle can be locked to something that does not lift away. In the UK you buy one when a chain around a wheel is not enough, or when an insurer asks for a lock to an immovable object. A suitable floor anchor states which Sold Secure family it belongs to. Pedal-cycle grades are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. Powered-cycle grades, for motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes, are Gold and Diamond. Pedal Cycle Diamond is equivalent to Powered Cycle Gold, not to Powered Cycle Diamond. Check the certificate in the box against the policy, because insurers do not publish one national rule. Bolt only into sound concrete or solid brick or block. Paving slabs and timber shed walls are the wrong surface. Make the chain fit the stated opening, and treat ball bearings in the bolt heads as permanent. The [floor anchor buying guide](/hub/screws-and-accessories/floor-anchor/sub/floor-anchor-buying-guide) walks through machine, grade, surface and chain before price.
A floor anchor, called a ground anchor, is a hardened-steel point you bolt to a sound floor or a masonry wall so a bicycle, e-bike, scooter or motorcycle can be locked to something that does not lift away.
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What are you locking?
The Oxford LK397 Brute Force is a hardened bolt-down anchor at about £14.56 and 920 g, for floors and walls. The listing and Sold Secure’s category list rate it Pedal Cycle Silver and Motor Scooter Silver. It takes Oxford chains up to 12 mm. Two bolts, two ball bearings and an Allen key are included. No lock is included. It shows 4.7 from 597 ratings. Reviewers like the price and a brick-wall fit. They also report sleeves falling apart, a 16 mm bit that is awkward in a keyed chuck, and supplied fixings one buyer replaced.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Your insurer asks for bicycle or scooter Silver, and a 12 mm chain is enough.
Less suitable: You are locking a motorcycle that the policy puts at Powered Cycle Gold.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Brute Force a motorcycle Gold anchor?
No. The listing and Sold Secure’s category list say bicycle Silver and motorscooter Silver. They do not say Powered Cycle Gold.
What chain size does the listing allow?
Oxford chains up to 12 mm, and cable locks. One review says a 14 mm chain is a snug fit.
What is in the fixing kit?
Two ground plugs and bolts, two 6 mm ball bearings and an Allen key.
The Oxford Task Force LK408 is a fold-flat ground and wall anchor at about £24.16 and 1 kg, with a 14 mm hardened shackle. The listing says it takes chains up to 16 mm, that you can use it indoors or outdoors, and that you can drive over it when the shackle is flat. It says Sold Secure Gold. The category list also shows Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold. No chain is included. It shows 4.7 from 94 ratings. Reviewers call it solid on concrete. They also say the sleeves fail if you hammer them in without the bolt or if the holes are too deep.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You need a Gold-rated anchor you can lay flat in a garage you also drive through.
Less suitable: You need a chain in the box, or a chain thicker than 16 mm.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you drive over it?
The listing says that when the shackle is laid flat it can be ridden or driven over, which is why it is aimed at a busy floor.
What chain fits?
The listing says chains up to 16 mm link diameter. The chain is not included.
What Sold Secure row was found?
The listing says Sold Secure Gold and Motorcycle Gold. Sold Secure’s bicycle ground-anchor category lists the Task Force as Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold.
The FD-Moto anchor is a painted fold-down plate at about £18.95 and 1.3 kg, with four bolts, four ball bearings and a plastic cover. The listing says indoor and outdoor use for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. It does not claim Sold Secure, and it does not state a chain size. It shows 4.6 from 1,063 ratings. Reviewers who used a 16 mm SDS bit and the anchor as a template call it sturdy for the money. They also report plugs that fell apart, rust after the first rain, and the box diagram catching people out. The listing already warns about that diagram.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap four-bolt fold-down loop and you are not relying on a Sold Secure grade.
Less suitable: Your insurer or your motorcycle needs a listed Gold or Diamond anchor.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a Sold Secure grade stated?
No. The bullets do not claim one, and no FD-Moto page was in the Sold Secure lists opened for this page.
Can the loop fold down?
Yes. The listing says the anchor loop folds down when it is not in use, and that the plate has a plastic cover.
Which template should you drill from?
The listing says not to use the drawing on the coloured box. It says the distances printed there are accurate, but the drawing is not life size. Use the instruction sheet.
The ARTAGO 61 is a powder-coated double-bridge anchor at about £88 and 1.3 kg, made in Spain, with a 10 mm base claimed and four expanding bolts, anti-drill balls and covers. Sold Secure lists Powered Cycle Gold. The listing says chains up to 15 mm and does not include a lock. It shows 4.6 from 149 ratings, but only three review bodies are marked United Kingdom, and most of the rest are not in English. An English note calls it a bit expensive and says a 22 mm chain is a tight fit.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a Gold motorcycle anchor with a double bridge and a stated 15 mm opening, and the price is acceptable.
Less suitable: You need Pedal Cycle Diamond as well, or a chain in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
What grade is the ARTAGO 61?
The listing says Sold Secure Gold. The Sold Secure page says Powered Cycle Gold, with a double bridge, four bolts, ball bearings and cover caps.
How large a chain does the listing allow?
Up to 15 mm. One English review says a 22 mm chain passes but is very tight.
Is a lock included?
No. The included components are the anchor and four dowels, plus the anti-drill balls and covers named in the bullets.
The ViPER Atom is a welded steel floor and wall anchor at about £13.45 and 1.1 kg, in red, with two bolts and ball bearings. The manufacturer line is Motohart, model A109. The listing does not claim Sold Secure and does not state a chain size or a lock. It shows 4.6 from 66 ratings. Reviewers call it sturdy for the money once a 16 mm hole is drilled. One had not fitted it because a wall rack took the space in a small lock-up. Some review bodies are not in English.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheapest steel loop in this set and you do not need a Sold Secure certificate.
Less suitable: An insurer has named Gold or Diamond, or you need a known chain limit.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing claim Sold Secure?
No. The bullets describe welded steel, two bolts and ball bearings, and they do not name a grade.
Is a lock included?
No. The listing’s own questions include whether it comes with a lock, and the spec block does not add one.
What bit do reviewers name?
A 16 mm masonry bit. One buyer mentions buying it from Screwfix.
The Burg-Wächter GA1 is a 6 mm hardened plate at about £17.66 and 990 g, for wall or floor, with 10 mm tamper-resistant bolts and ball bearings. Sold Secure lists Pedal Cycle Diamond, Powered Cycle Gold, and Ground Anchors Gold. The listing does not state a maximum chain size, and no lock is in the box. It shows 4.5 from 1,148 amazon.co.uk ratings. Reviewers praise the thickness on a concrete garage floor. They also report soft plugs, a 16 mm bit that is not included, one video that overstated the bit, and rust outdoors.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You need a checked Powered Cycle Gold anchor for a garage bike or motorcycle and you will buy the chain separately.
Less suitable: You want a fold-flat anchor, a chain in the box, or a stated fit for a 16 mm chain.
Specifications
Common questions
What Sold Secure grades does the GA1 carry?
Sold Secure’s GA1 page lists Pedal Cycle Diamond, Powered Cycle Gold, and Ground Anchors and Security Posts Gold. The listing’s Diamond and Gold line matches that split.
Is the chain included?
No. The included components line is the fixing kit and the ground anchor.
What drill do reviewers mention?
Several UK reviews say a hammer drill and a 16 mm masonry bit. One review says the video’s 16 mm bit was too big and the bolt moved.
The ABUS Granit WBA 75 is a 14 mm hardened wall and floor anchor at about £49.19, made in Germany, at 850 g. Sold Secure lists it as Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond. The amazon.co.uk bullets quote ABUS security level 15 rather than those words, and they do not state a maximum chain size. No lock is included. The listing shows 4.5 from 384 ratings. Few of the review bodies are marked as United Kingdom. English comments call it sturdy on brick and dearer than expected. One buyer could not get the bolts fully tight after the plastic cover moved.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a checked Powered Cycle Gold anchor with a 14 mm shackle and you already own the chain and lock.
Less suitable: You need the chain in the box, or a stated opening above 14 mm.
Specifications
Common questions
Does Sold Secure list the WBA 75?
Yes. The Sold Secure page lists Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond. The amazon.co.uk bullets say ABUS security level 15 and do not repeat those Sold Secure words.
Is a lock in the box?
No. The listing says to use the anchor with an ABUS lock. Fixings are included.
Can it go on a wall?
The listing and the Sold Secure page both say wall or floor, for a garage, cellar, or outside the house.
This Burg-Wächter kit is a 1 m 10 mm chain, a U-lock and a ground anchor at about £37.99 and 3.83 kg. The bullets claim Sold Secure Gold for the chain and Diamond for the U-lock and the anchor. The anchor is not named as the GA1, so that model’s Powered Cycle Gold row is not copied onto this ASIN. It shows 4.5 from 295 ratings. Reviewers call the chain heavy and say insurers asked for the certificate. They also report a 16 mm bit, poor paint, a fiddly lock, and one lock that failed after three years. Some reviews discuss a 2 m or 3 m chain, which is not this title.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a bicycle kit with chain and U-lock for a garage, and you will check the certificate against your policy.
Less suitable: You need a named Powered Cycle Gold motorcycle kit, or a chain thicker than 10 mm.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this kit include a lock?
Yes. The included components are a 1 m chain, a U-lock and a ground anchor.
What does the listing claim for Sold Secure?
A Gold 10 mm chain, a Diamond U-lock and a Diamond ground anchor. The anchor model is not named GA1. One review title says Gold, not Diamond. Match the certificate in the box.
What bit do reviewers buy?
Several say a 16 mm masonry bit. One buyer’s 10 mm and 12 mm bits did not fit the bolts.
This Burg-Wächter kit is a 1 m 12 mm chain, a 100D U-lock and a GA1 anchor at about £52.99 and 4.73 kg. The bullets say Sold Secure Gold for all three. The components line says a 14 mm U-lock, which does not match the 12 mm chain bullet. It shows 4.4 from 33 ratings. Reviewers call the chain solid and the fit straightforward. One says thieves lifted the fitted anchor with a crowbar in under a month. That is one review, not a test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a motorcycle kit with a 12 mm chain and a GA1, and you will read the certificate.
Less suitable: You already own a chain, or you need a larger review sample than 33.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the box?
The bullets list a 1 m 12 mm Gold chain, a Gold 100D U-lock and a Gold GA1 ground anchor. The components line also says a 14 mm U-lock, which clashes with the 12 mm chain bullet.
Is the GA1 the Sold Secure model?
The kit says Sold Secure Gold GA1. Sold Secure’s separate GA1 page lists Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold. Keep the kit’s own Gold wording next to that page.
Do reviewers say it is easy to fit?
Yes, in several of the nine UK reviews. One buyer says a crowbar removed the fitted anchor in under a month.
Nine amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the stored pages and the review notes already on file. Shelf date 19 October 2026. There is no laboratory test and no timed attack. Stars are the listing line. They do not rank Sold Secure grades. The top pick and the best value are the stored awards on the ABUS Granit WBA 75 and the Burg-Wächter GA1. The weights below sum to 100.
Sold Secure family
30%Match the machine to the family. A motorcycle or e-bike needs a powered-cycle grade. A pedal bike can use the pedal scale. Diamond without the family is not a decision. None of these listings is Powered Cycle Diamond.
Certificate and listing
20%Check the live Sold Secure row and the certificate in the box against the insurer’s wording. Policies differ. If a grade on the listing does not match the goods, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 is the frame.
Surface and fixings
20%Bolt only into sound concrete or solid brick or block. Paving slabs and timber shed walls are the wrong substrate. Ball bearings in the bolt heads are treated as permanent.
Chain and box contents
20%Use a stated chain limit where the listing gives one. Do not fill a silent diameter from a third-party table. A kit with a chain and U-lock is a different buy from a bare anchor.
Listing evidence
10%Amazon.co.uk stars and the written review notes are evidence of fit, bits and complaints. They are not a security test, and a high star line is not a Sold Secure grade.
Choose a floor anchor by the machine first, then the Sold Secure family, then the surface, then the chain, and only then the price. A motorcycle or e-bike needs a powered-cycle grade. A pedal bike can use the pedal scale. Diamond without the family is not a decision. Separate a bare anchor from a kit that includes a chain and a U-lock. A low shelf price is not a grade. Policies differ, so the certificate in the box has to match the wording you were sold.
A floor anchor, also called a ground anchor or a wall anchor, is a hardened-steel point you bolt to a sound floor or a masonry wall. You lock a bicycle, e-bike, scooter or motorcycle to it so the machine cannot be lifted away with the chain. Sold Secure’s pedal-cycle grades are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. Its powered-cycle grades, for motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes, are Gold and Diamond. Pedal Cycle Diamond is equivalent to Powered Cycle Gold, not to Powered Cycle Diamond.
Pedal Cycle Diamond equals Powered Cycle Gold. It does not equal Powered Cycle Diamond. A motorcycle policy that names the higher powered grade is not met by a pedal Diamond row. Diamond without the family is not a decision.
Paving slabs, tarmac and timber shed walls are the wrong substrate. Bolt-down strength depends on the floor or wall. Stop if that is the only surface, or if you cannot get permission to drill.
The FD-Moto listing says not to use the drawing on the coloured box, because it is not life size. Use the instruction sheet. Reviews also report sleeves damaged when they were hammered in without the bolt, or when the holes were too deep. One GA1 review says 16 mm was too big, while many other reviews say they needed 16 mm. Follow the sheet in the box.
Pedal Cycle Diamond equals Powered Cycle Gold. It does not equal Powered Cycle Diamond, the higher motorcycle grade, whose public description includes a longer tool list with angle grinders. Diamond on its own is not a decision. In this set the confirmed tops are Powered Cycle Gold. The GA1 is listed as Pedal Cycle Diamond, Powered Cycle Gold and Ground Anchors Gold. The ABUS WBA 75 is Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond.
Fix only to sound concrete or solid brick or block. Paving slabs and timber shed walls are the wrong substrate. Bolt-down strength depends on the floor or wall. Stop if the concrete is reinforced and a domestic drill will not cut a clean hole, if you cannot get permission to drill, or if the certificate does not match the policy. Make the chain fit the stated limit. In this set the Brute Force is up to 12 mm, the ARTAGO 61 is up to 15 mm, and the Task Force is up to 16 mm.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You need Powered Cycle Gold and you already own the chain and lock. The ABUS Granit WBA 75 is the top pick at about £49.19: a 14 mm hardened wall and floor anchor that Sold Secure lists as Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond. No lock is in the box, and the listing does not state a maximum chain size.
You want a checked Powered Cycle Gold anchor for a garage bike or motorcycle and you will buy the chain separately. The Burg-Wächter GA1 is the best value at about £17.66, listed as Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold, with 4.5 from 1,148 amazon.co.uk ratings. No chain is included.
You want a bicycle kit and you will check the certificate against the policy. The Burg-Wächter 1 m bike kit is about £37.99 and 3.83 kg, with a 10 mm chain and a U-lock. The bullets claim Diamond for the lock and the anchor. The anchor is not named as the GA1. A motorcycle that needs a 12 mm chain is the other kit, at about £52.99.
The top pick is the ABUS Granit WBA 75 at about £49.19: a 14 mm hardened wall and floor anchor that Sold Secure lists as Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond. No lock is included, and the listing does not state a maximum chain size. The best value is the Burg-Wächter GA1 at about £17.66, also Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold, with 4.5 from 1,148 amazon.co.uk ratings and no chain in the box. Neither award is a laboratory attack test. The scores follow the stored star lines. They do not rank Sold Secure grades.
Burg-Wächter GA1
Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold at about £17.66, with fixings in the box and 4.5 from 1,148 amazon.co.uk ratings. The chain is not included.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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