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October 22, 2025

We recently surveyed riders who own one of our 1000 Series locks to hear their feedback. As a brand, we know what riders value most, and it’s always inspiring to hear how our products perform in the real world....

October 12, 2025

Disc Lock in Development with John Abrahams

Since the launch of the D1000, the world’s first portable anti-angle grinder bike lock, in 2021, we are proud to have led the way in anti-angle grinder bike security. And now, in 2025, we’re taking it a step further with...

April 23, 2025

Sea Otter Classic 2025: Hiplok’s Highlights from Monterey

Team Hiplok returned to a sunny Monterey, California for four action-packed days of racing, riding, and celebrating all things cycling. The Sea Otter Classic is always an incredible opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and explore...

April 15, 2025

Introducing TRACK: A Simple Way to Keep AirTag™ on Your Bike

Alongside the updated Z LOK COMBO, Hiplok’s Co-Founders and Product Designers Ben Smith and John Abrahams have also designed a new AirTag™ holder, TRACK , designed to discreetly mount your AirTag™ to your bike. We asked John a few questions...

April 10, 2025

Introducing The New Z LOK COMBO

New for 2025, the next generation Z LOK COMBO has been updated by Hiplok co-founders and product designers, Ben Smith and John Abrahams. We had the chance to catch up with John to hear more about the thinking behind it,...

April 1, 2025

Discover Hiplok’s Newest Security Solutions At Sea Otter Classic And Win A Bianchi Bike

“At Hiplok, we’re continuously developing smarter ways to keep bikes secure without compromising the ride. This year at Sea Otter Classic, we’re introducing a versatile mount for our anti-angle grinder U lock, a discreet Apple AirTag™ holder, and the latest...

March 26, 2025

Let's get on a Bike Bus

School bike buses are a great way to encourage kids to cycle to school. Hiplok’s Fran Smith runs a local school bike bus with friend and local transport consultant Anni Precious every “F-Ride-day”! We asked Fran to tell us more...

February 10, 2025

Introducing BR1000: Development Story

BR1000 has been designed to be the ultimate bike lock bracket. As with all Hiplok products, the BR1000 has been designed by Hiplok Co-Founders John Abrahams and Ben Smith. To give you an inside look, we had a chance to...

January 21, 2025

Unbeatable Security For Your Motorcycle: Hiplok Debuts Anti-angle Grinder Locks & Anchors At Aimexpo 2025

Explore Hiplok’s award-winning motorcycle security solutions at booth #7128 Hiplok Co-Founder John Abrahams and International Sales Manager Stuart Bailey Leamington Spa, UK. 20 January 2025. Motorcycle theft is a concern for riders worldwide. At AIMExpo 2025, Hiplok is showcasing its...

January 9, 2025

Hiplok Joins the C86ERZ Unity Bike Ride

The C86ERZ Unity Bike Ride is a community event where cyclists across London provide support to the homeless community. Hiplok joined the event as an official supporter, ensuring that volunteer cyclists could secure their bikes while participating by supplying Z...

November 12, 2024

Hiplok Partners With Nevis, Exclusive Distributor Motorcycle Market Uk & Ireland

Scott Empson, Nevis, Managing Director and Ben Smith, Hiplok, Co-Founder Leamington Spa, UK. 4 November 2024. Hiplok has appointed Nevis as its exclusive distribution partner for the UK and Ireland motorcycle market. Hiplok’s innovative range of motorcycle locks...

November 6, 2024

Hiplok Wins Brand of the Year 2024

We have capped off an exciting 2024 by winning the BikeBiz cycling industry award for Brand of the Year (Parts and Accessories). This is the culmination of a year in which we have launched our anti-angle grinder security system, the...

September 12, 2024

Oscar and Charlie | Paralympic Debut in Paris 2024

On Monday, 2nd September, Oscar Kelly and his guide, Charlie Harding, made their Paralympics debut in Paris, competing together in triathlon. We are proud to support these amazing athletes who took on this challenging journey.In this blog post, you’ll discover...

June 26, 2024

Hiplok to Debut Innovative New Bike Security Solutions at EUROBIKE

Leamington Spa, UK, 26 June 2024. Hiplok, a leader in bike security solutions and accessories, is heading to Eurobike, Europe’s premier bicycle show, from 3 – 7 July. A Eurobike Award 2024 finalist, Hiplok’s anti-angle grinder 1000 Series will make its...

June 3, 2024

Hiplok’s 1000 Series Available Worldwide Following Pre-Order Success

Advanced Security Solutions for Bikes, E-Bikes, and Motorcycles Leamington Spa, UK – May 2024 – Hiplok, known for its innovative security solutions for cyclists and motorcyclists, announces the global availability of its highly anticipated anti-angle grinder 1000 Series range. Following...

April 29, 2024

Hiplok joins Secured by Design

Hiplok, a leader in innovative security solutions for motorcycles, e-bikes, and bicycles, has joined Secured by Design (SBD). Established in 2009, Hiplok is on a mission to redefine two-wheel security. The company launched the world’s first wearable bike lock in...

April 10, 2024

Hiplok 1000 Series Debuts at Sea Otter Classic

Innovative Security Solutions for Cycles, E-Bikes, and Motorcycles Hiplok’s innovative new anti-angle grinder 1000 Series will make its US debut at Sea Otter Classic, 18 – 21 April 2024 in Monterey, California, at booth A27. Expanding on the success of...

January 29, 2024

Hiplok X British Blind Sport

When the founders of Hiplok decided to select a company charity at the start of 2023, they invited the team to nominate charities close to their heart, ideally with a local or sporting connection. When Hiplok’s COO, Maria, pitched her...

January 24, 2024

1000 Series Wins Design + Innovation Award

Leamington Spa, 24 January 2024 – Hiplok wins a 2024 Design & Innovation Award for 1000 Series, a revolutionary range of anti-angle grinder locks and anchors. The awards celebrate products that showcase advancements in the cycling industry, and the judges...

January 24, 2024

Hiplok's 1000 Series Wins Design & Innovation Award 2024

November 16, 2023

"The TOUGHEST MOTORCYCLE LOCK" - Press Reviews Of The 1000 Series

The new Hiplok 1000 Series anti-angle grinder bike and motorcycle locks and anchors are getting rave reviews from industry experts. Check out what has been said so far about our ultimate security line-up. “The TOUGHEST Motorcycle Lock” – BikeSocial Motorcycle...

November 9, 2023

Development of the 1000 Series

In 2021, Hiplok launched the D1000, the world’s first portable anti-angle grinder D-lock. It was the answer to the growing problem of angle grinder bicycle theft and revolutionised bike security. Since then, Hiplok has used the knowledge and feedback gained...

June 26, 2023

Bike Helmet Wins Bicycle Design Award

We are super proud to announce that Uvex x Hiplok Stride bike helmet has won this year’s prestigious Eurobike Design Award. Eurobike is recognised as the biggest trade bicycle show in the world. The show, held in Frankfurt, attracts tens...

January 30, 2023

Hiplok's First Folding Bike Lock

Developing Hiplok’s First Folding Lock The Hiplok SWITCH folding bike lock, is a great choice if you are looking for a bike lock with extra length, but which can also be carried easily. So why have we waited until now...

November 17, 2022

HIPLOK D1000 ANTI-ANGLE GRINDER BIKE LOCK

Hiplok Founders, John Abrahams and Ben Smith, have long been waging war against bike thieves and their angle-grinders. However, their latest innovative lock – the patent-pending Hiplok D1000 anti-angle grinder lock is undeniably game changing. Achieving the ultimate Sold Secure Diamond rating for both...

March 22, 2022

New product range for Hiplok

Product development and innovation is central to life at Hiplok. Every product we produce is designed and developed by our product team with the ultimate aim of solving problems we see as cyclists. We have recently launched a brand-new range...

November 2, 2021

The Best Cycling Gifts 2021

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! So for those of you that need a little inspiration we’ve pulled together a list of gifts perfect for the cyclist in your life. Winter Kit As a cyclist...

October 19, 2021

HIPLOK D1000: Q&A with Ben and John

We have launched our most revolutionary lock to date, the Hiplok D1000 – the world’s first portable anti-angle grinder bike lock. We caught up with Hiplok founders, Ben Smith and John Abrahams, to discuss the campaign and get a bit...

October 5, 2021

HIPLOK D1000 ANTI-ANGLE GRINDER BIKE LOCK: In the Press

The weapon of choice for the professional bike thief is the angle grinder – a motorised hand tool that can cut through any lock in seconds. To date, this fundamental problem has been largely ignored by the security industry as...

September 30, 2021

Bike Theft Increases

More of us are now opting to travel by bike. Combined with the increased use of e-bikes, there are now even greater opportunities for bike thieves than ever before. Bike thefts increased by 66% during the pandemic – Admiral Insurance 74,573...

July 28, 2021

Hiplok x Paul Smith

A recent collaboration between Hiplok and iconic British designer, Paul Smith, has resulted in a collection of bespoke designs, featuring the Z LOK COMBO, DX and AIRLOK. The Hiplok designs form part of Paul Smith’s wider cycling collection, featuring some...

April 1, 2021

Ten Years Locked Down: Happy Birthday Hiplok!

This year, we celebrate a decade of Hiplok. It’s ten years since product designers and cyclists Ben Smith and John Abrahams launched the original wearable bike lock. That original wearable bike lock provided a springboard for future innovation and we are proud...

March 5, 2020

Introducing ANKR: Maximum Security Ground And Wall Anchor

Crime figures indicate the majority of bikes are stolen from homes and outbuildings. The Hiplok STORE + SECURE line aims to address the problem by providing cyclists with the ultimate in secure bike storage. Launching in 2020, Hiplok ANKR is...

June 13, 2018

Z LOK COMBO: DESIGNING A WINNING COMBINATION

They say it’s hard to design something complicated but even harder to design something simple. Our mantra has always been ‘keep it simple, stupid’. Mostly because we are often both of those things. We also don’t like anything that is...

June 13, 2018

Tested To Deliver: Hiplok Locks Proven By Deliveroo Cyclists

Hiplok bike locks have been tried, tested and proven by Deliveroo cyclists. For those of you in hibernation for the past 18 months, Deliveroo is the two-wheeled food delivery service of choice. With over 15,000 riders on their UK fleet...

August 24, 2017

AIRLOK: Designing High Security Bike Storage

AIRLOK is the world’s first high security bike storage hanger. Bringing a product the world has never seen before to market is no easy task. Where did the idea come from? How can you make sure the final product lives...

August 22, 2017

Best Bike Locks Just Got Better

2017 is proving to be a busy year for us here at Hiplok HQ, so naturally, when we look forward to 2018, we want to ensure we continue to provide you with the best bike locks possible. To kick that...

August 16, 2017

How the Airlok is Changing DIY Bike Storage

Stylish. Secure. Strong. With home living space increasingly at a premium, and with style conscious homeowners also requiring that any additions to their home meet their ever more demanding aesthetic standards, practical items must be multi-purpose. Let’s face it, not...

June 29, 2017

Designing new products....John Abrahams on Hiplok Design

Ben and I met doing what we still love to do, and that is creating and designing products which people want to use. Back then we were at university and would work through the night on concepts and drawings. It...

July 7, 2016

Designing The DX

Hiplok co-founder and Product Devlopment Director, John Abrahams, gives us the lowdown on the design story behind Hiplok’s latest maximum security D-lock. We’ve always said that Hiplok isn’t about creating “me-too products” and the new Hiplok DX illustrates how real...

July 4, 2016

Introducing the Hiplok HOME GOLD

Tough, No-Fuss Protection Hiplok has launched its first non “wearable” multi=bike lock with the new maximum security Hiplok HOME GOLD. We caught up with Hiplok co-founder, Ben Smith, to find out more… What was the inspiration behind HOME GOLD?...

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