Guides

HIPLOK’s Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists

HIPLOK’s Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists

Motorcyclists value reliability, protection, and thoughtfully designed gear. This guide highlights key Hiplok products that offer strong and practical security for the rider in your life. 1. DX1000 Heavy-Duty D/U Lock  The DX1000 is one of the highest levels of...

5 Things to Know Before You Buy a Motorcycle Lock

5 Things to Know Before You Buy a Motorcycle Lock

If you’ve spent time, money, and energy picking out your perfect bike, it makes sense to put just as much care into keeping it safe. The harsh reality is that motorcycle theft is all too common. According to Motorcycle News, there...

Hiplok D1000 Angle Grinder Test Review: 10 locks vs D1000

Hiplok D1000 Angle Grinder Test Review: 10 locks vs D1000

In our latest test, we pushed the D1000, anti-angle grinder bike D lock to its limit with an angle grinder. The results were eye-opening, showing just how much of a difference the right security can make. The video, 10 Locks vs. 1...

How To Secure Your Motorcycle

How To Secure Your Motorcycle

Did you know that around 9,000 motorcycles were stolen in London last year?* It highlights how crucial it is to properly secure your bike. Whether you park on the street or in your garage, using the right lock for your...

Top 5 - Best Ground / Wall Anchors For Bicycles & Motorcycles

Top 5 - Best Ground / Wall Anchors For Bicycles & Motorcycles

Bike theft is a serious issue. You need the best bicycle or motorcycle ground anchor for your home, garage and shed. Your bike lock is important, but it’s important that you also consider what you’re locking it to. There are...

Hiplok Heroes

Hiplok Heroes

“Everything we do must have a point of difference, and that difference has to be of value to the end consumer”, John Abrahams, Hiplok Co-Founder. Using design expertise and rider experience, Hiplok delivers innovative, quality bike locks which protect your...

Secured By Design Locks

Secured By Design Locks

Secured By Design locks are tested and approved to the highest standard by UK police forces. Secured By Design are working with Hiplok to both deter and reduce bike crime. A high number of Hiplok bike locks achieve the Police...

Which Is The Best Motorcycle Lock?

Which Is The Best Motorcycle Lock?

Motorcycle theft is a common problem. So you need the best motorcycle lock to keep your bike safe. When choosing your motorbike lock, consider: the motorbike lock’s security level where you are locking up ease of use For the best motorcycle lock...

Upgrade Your Home Bike Security

Upgrade Your Home Bike Security

Your bike is more likely to be stolen from your home than anywhere else. So, whether you store your bike in a garage, a shed or in your home, upgrade your bike security set up for a little extra peace...

Is There An Unbreakable Bike Lock?

Is There An Unbreakable Bike Lock?

The straight answer is that an unbreakable bike lock does not exist. If a thief has the right tools and an unlimited amount of time, any lock can be broken. However, if you are looking for the most uncuttable bike...

Chain Locks or D Locks

Chain Locks or D Locks

When you’re not riding your bike, it is unfortunately prone to attack from thieves. So a good quality bike lock is essential when it comes to keeping your bike safe. But what type of lock is best, chain locks or...

How to use a D-Lock

How to use a D-Lock

When it comes to bike security there are variety of different bike locks out there – chain locks, cable locks, folding locks, security ties. But in this blog, we’re talking all about the D-lock (or U-lock as it often called)....

Motorcycle Chain Lock Security

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...

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

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...

The Advantages of Wearable Bike Chain Locks

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...

Keeping it Zipped With Z LOK

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....

Alternate Uses for Your Z LOK

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...

V is for Very Strong Lock

V is for Very Strong Lock

With cycling accounting for 20% of all commuter trips in Denmark*, the Danish won’t settle for substandard bike locks. That’s why Denmark’s Varefakta security testing and accreditation is recognised internationally as one of the toughest standards to achieve. Hiplok D-locks...