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July 29, 2021

The summer holiday season is underway and many of us are heading on our travels. While international trips might still be restricted, most of us are opting for staycations and, if you’re anything like us, that might include a bit...

July 28, 2021

Motorcycle Chain Lock Security

Every motorcycle owner will know how vital it is to find a reliable and practical method of keeping their bike safe – especially when parked in higher risk areas where there is a much greater risk of having your bike...

July 21, 2021

Z LOK: The café bike lock and so much more

Z LOK [Zee . Lock] | noun A zip tie style, lightweight bicycle lock, consisting of a stainless steel band inside a toughened nylon outer casing. Offers a robust deterrent in a convenient, compact package. Small but perfectly formed, the Hiplok...

June 9, 2021

What is the difference between bike U locks and D locks?

You have probably already guessed this is a trick title! But this is a question we’ve come across a few times from those new to cycling. The terms ‘U Lock’ and ‘D Lock’ have long been used interchangeably, largely down...

May 11, 2021

Garage Bike Rack Storage

Storing your bike in a shed or garage can give you great peace of mind. It’s protected against the damage caused by nature’s forces and, of course, storing inside offers some protection against theft. However, did you know most bikes...

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April 23, 2021

The Advantages of Wearable Bike Chain Locks

We’ve all been there. We’re out on a ride when we realise that we’ve left our bike lock exactly where we removed it from the bike. One of the main reasons we know this happens is because of the cumbersome...

March 5, 2021

Best Bike Storage - Tips For Storing Your Bike

Finding the best bike storage is key to enjoying your ride, particularly if you subscribe to the ‘n+1 theory’ on bicycle ownership (n being the number of bikes you currently own and n+1 being the “correct” number of bikes you should own)....

October 1, 2020

Ditch Your Car! How To Swap Your Car For An E-Bike

There are a huge amount of upsides to a modern E-bike, but could you ditch your car for one? We looked at the top objections to ditching the car, and how to overcome them! THE COMMUTE If you have a...

August 26, 2020

Bike To School

Cycling to school provides more than just a means of transport. Studies such as those carried out by the Riding for Focus program, indicate that cycling to school can lead to academic, health and social success. In the post-Covid world,...

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July 30, 2020

Tips For Mountain Biking Close to Home

Hiplok co-founder, Ben Smith, has been lucky enough to ride MTB in various corners of the globe from Whistler to Wanaka. But over lockdown, he has found solace in riding local trails with the family in Warwickshire, UK (not a...

May 21, 2020

How to Lock Electric Bikes

The basic principles for locking any bike are to choose the best lock for the situation and follow best locking practice (check out Hiplok Security Tips). However, when it comes to E-bikes, there are some key (pardon the pun) locking techniques...

May 10, 2020

How To Commute By Bike: Top Tips for Cycling to Work

It’s that time of year again, the summer holidays are distant memories, parents are celebrating and students are back to school or university. Whilst it can be a bit depressing getting back into the routine, it can also be a...

December 14, 2018

Keeping it Zipped With Z LOK

Z LOK was designed to offer the perfect lightweight bike lock for short stops whilst out on a ride, based upon a tale of a rider using zip ties whilst at the café and cutting these off after each use....

November 20, 2018

Secure Bike Storage: Tested and Proven

AIRLOK is the world’s first maximum security bike storage hanger, proven and rated to DIAMOND Sold Secure bike standard. Behind the beautifully elegant design lies a seriously strong piece of kit. And how do we know this? Because we’ve tested...

June 13, 2018

Alternate Uses for Your Z LOK

Our new Z Lok is more than just a bike lock. While it does provide a secure solution when locking your bike up during your mid-ride snack break or offering added protection while on car racks, the little lock can...

June 3, 2018

Secure Bike Storage

We consider the best options in bike storage. Bicycle ownership is on the rise but unfortunately so is bicycle theft from homes. The latest Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated 285,000 annual incidents of bike theft and most of these were...