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Disc Lock in Development with John Abrahams

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...

Introducing The New Z LOK COMBO

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,...

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

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

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...

Hiplok Wins Brand of the Year 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...

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

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...

Hiplok joins Secured by Design

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...

Hiplok X British Blind Sport

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...

1000 Series Wins Design + Innovation Award

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...

Hiplok's 1000 Series Wins Design & Innovation Award 2024

Hiplok's 1000 Series Wins Design & Innovation Award 2024

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...

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

"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...

Development of the 1000 Series

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...

HIPLOK D1000 ANTI-ANGLE GRINDER BIKE LOCK

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...

New product range for Hiplok

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...

HIPLOK D1000: Q&A with Ben and John

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...

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

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...

Bike Theft Increases

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...

Hiplok x Paul Smith

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...

Ten Years Locked Down: Happy Birthday Hiplok!

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...

Introducing ANKR: Maximum Security Ground And Wall Anchor

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...

Z LOK COMBO: DESIGNING A WINNING COMBINATION

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...

Tested To Deliver: Hiplok Locks Proven By Deliveroo Cyclists

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...

Best Bike Locks Just Got Better

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...

Designing The DX

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...