No. Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Diamond are not the same Sold Secure approval. Sold Secure equates Pedal Cycle Diamond with Powered Cycle Gold; Powered Cycle Diamond includes a broader attack test involving tools such as angle grinders. Compare the complete category and grade, not just the word "Diamond" on a shopping page.
Read the Words Before Diamond
A rating has more information than its final word. Removing the category makes unlike approvals look identical. That is why a lock described only as "Diamond-rated" leaves an important question unanswered.
Sold Secure explains that Pedal Cycle Diamond and Powered Cycle Gold use the same tools, attack methods, and time limits. Powered Cycle Diamond is a separate, higher approval within the powered-cycle category. This does not mean every tested lock is impossible to defeat, or that you can assign it a guaranteed survival time on the street.
The category also does not determine the legal classification of your bike. A lock's test label and a vehicle's road-use rules answer different questions.
Check the Exact Product in the Directory
Match the lock's full product name and version to Sold Secure's approved-product directory. Look at the listed category, grade, and any limits on what is approved. A retail bundle may include a cable or other accessory that does not share the main lock's approval.
For example, a shop photo showing a lock beside a cable is not evidence that both were certified together. Verify the listing instead of giving every item in the photo the strongest badge you can see.
If you cannot find an exact match, ask the manufacturer or certification body. A missing directory entry is a reason to clarify the identity, not enough evidence to label the product counterfeit.
Compare the Approval With Your Requirement
If an insurance policy specifies a category and grade, compare those exact terms with the directory entry. Do not replace a named requirement with your own interpretation of "equally secure." Ask the insurer about any proposed alternative.
For the practical locking method, use the bike-locking guide. A rating cannot compensate for locking only a removable part or choosing an unsuitable anchor.
A Correct Rating Still Has to Fit
Check that the approved lock can actually secure the frame to your usual parking rack. A strong lock that cannot close around that combination will not serve the intended job.
Frame shapes differ among electric bikes, so check the real clearances before buying a lock. Frame shape is a fit consideration, not a security rating. The useful result is a lock with the right verified approval that you can also use correctly at your parking spot.
