Hiplok GOLD: Sold Secure Rated Wearable Chain Bicycle Lock

I've only ridden a bike three times whilst wearing the Hiplock so these observations are therefore sincere but limited. Obviously I have to trust the security rating but that said the Hiplock certainly appears to be a well made, high quality lock and chain. It's a brilliant idea. I like the covering of the chain, which is durable and washable when the time comes, and the easy waist fastening/releasing using the plastic clip. The large key is not double sided so one needs to look at the lock when inserting it, but practice will make that more instinctive. A little practice is also needed to quickly unbuckle, put the chain around the bike and then padlock it - and to reverse the process so that the padlock is not on the same side as the retaining clip, which prevents you securing the chain around your waist! But again that's only practice. Surprisingly, the weight is not really noticeable on rides of about five miles, particularly when wearing a few layers of clothes. I think this is an excellent product and I shall use it all the time for my commuting bike, which I leave with three locks securing it, and when touring, when it can sit in a pannier if need be. However, I find it too heavy for a day ride wearing thinner clothing and certainly 'overkill' when making a coffee stop with other riders, particularly if the bike is within view.

I've used this lock on a particularly popular bike I own and it has done an excellent job at stopping would-be thieves dead in their tracks. It uses a deep slot rail key which makes it much more difficult to be opened with a lockpick. Right out of the box it comes with three keys with a free online registration allowing you to purchase more if your current keys ever go missing. Wearing it around my waist is comfortable although it does sag whilst walking. However, when on the bike it remains planted and secure and doesn't affect the cornering ability whatsoever. The chains are thick and durable and wide enough to securely fit between my rear wheel and frame, and with a gold rating, this lock brings the guarantee of having the best protection level available. HIGHLY recommended.

This is my second Hiplok, I had the first one 7 years ago. They have been upgraded quite a bit since then. This one feels more secure around my waist. The first one was just a velcro fastening, which was becoming prone to coming undone. Not ideal when you are hurtling down a hill.Although quite heavy, you don't really notice it when you are wearing it and I think that makes it much more versatile than the D-locks.I like the super reflective cover too.The only downside is that the key and lock are no longer curved.

The notion of wearing the chain does actually work and on the bike the weight is not noticeable. The adjustable buckle does slip gradually so needs adjusting every couple of outings and the shackle can be fiddly, but a 10mm chain is always going to be some sort of encumbrance, just a shame that we need them. Just long enough to get round the triangle, the back wheel and a fixture.

Great bit of kit, wish I'd bought it sooner! Very very sturdy and solid, heavy but barely noticeable once it's on. The sizing is just right and very easy to use, definitely recommend for those needing a substantial lock to meet those insurance requirements. Get one and keep your steed safe!

Great product. Bear in mind that it will be heavy on your waist

This is an excellent heavy duty bike chain and meets the criteria of my insurance and feels really secure. Whilst it is heavy the simple idea of having around your waist makes it easy to carry. Note that the chain is shorter than the complete webbing that goes round your waist. In use, it just manages to go around a lamppost and the bike. So make sure you check your measurements. I would recommend if you are on the robust size like me but if you are petite like my wife you may wish to think about a sturdy Sold Secure recommended D Lock (I have both). Finally there is a bit of a knack to locking and unlocking.

Hopefully this will do the job, it certainly seems tough enough. It is a bit on the short side, not long enough to go through both a wheel and the frame and then to a railing or post. Good price, I recommend it. Shame that the extra 'next day' delivery service was such a fail, I timed the delivery with the purchase of a brand new bike and the status of my order promised delivery by 8pm , which at 8pm with no lock, turned into a 'sorry but..' message. So couldn't lock the bike in our shed and had to carry up to 2nd floor flat overnight. Boring story I know but incredibly annoying, especially as my delivery point person said that if it wasn't delivered in the morning then it wouldn't be coming that day, Amazon could of updated me with that info by mid morning instead of misleading me for the whole day and evening that it was on it's way.

This thing is a BEAST. Thick, solid chain, protected nicely with the sheath. GREAT solution to wear it as a belt instead of figuring where to mount it or carrying it in a backpack (and note that you don't lock it around your waist—there's a plastic buckle-like system to put it on and off). The security level is high, but be sure to watch the videos on best ways to use it. One of the most important tips is to mount it at a high level—do NOT secure it where it's close to or touching the ground. A thief can leverage bolt cutters against the ground to cut through them, but when it's mounted high, they can't get enough leverage and force to cut the chain.

Very cute. Easy to remember since I wear it. Super durable. Shorter than expected but still gets the job done. Arrived wet?

Une fois autour de la taille on ne le sent quasiment pas, c'est une façon très pratique de transporter son antivol.Longueur suffisante pour attacher deux VTTAE à un point fixe s'ils sont bien collés ensemble.

Best bike lock I've ever tried. It's remarkable how little I notice having this heavy. hefty chain on my hip.

Positief:- Moeilijk te kraken.- Makkelijk om middel te dragen tijdens fietsen.Negatief:- Kan voor sommige fietsers toch zwaarder zijn om om middel te dragen dan gesuggereerd wordt in de marketing. Dit slot is vele malen zwaarder dan een gewone broekriem en kan hiermee dus niet vergeleken worden.- Dit slot is veel te zwaar voor sportfietsers om om middel te dragen.