Hiplok Gold Wearable Chain Lock

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.

Good, heavy, durable lock. Doubles as a gold chain.

I've only had the lock for about 3-4 weeks and use it once or twice a week, so I'm not a daily user of it, but I have been happy with it so far. The lock definitely feels more heavy duty and secure than your average U-Lock and from the research I did, it absolutely is. I figured the flexibility and length would allow the ability to possibly use this lock on non-bike specific parking spots and might give me some extra options for spots to lock up as I don't typically ride to places frequented by cyclists and there therefore aren't always dedicated bike racks and stands readily available. What I found in practice is that although the chain seems like a good length, when going around the frame and through a wheel, you really don't have a lot left to use in order to lock up, and while it is absolutely ample for use on your average street sign pole, bike racks, etc... it doesn't really allow the length necessary to put it around something like a thick street lamp, which you obviously couldn't do with a U-lock either. In short, I generally end up looking for bike specific parking anyway as opposed to something like a heavy duty solid metal fence which you might not be able to put the bike in a position to utilize the extra length this affords over a U-lock. Aside from that, I found that the lock is reasonably comfortable to wear around the waist when riding, and while it does add some weight, it is fine for 5-6 miles or so, which is probably the longest I've ridden with the lock worn. I've also found that I can wrap the lock once around the top tube, and once around the fork and then lock it to itself so that it is completely snug to the bike frame, tubing protected by the covering, and it does not hang or get in the way of my legs, the wheel, etc... so with a bit of creativity you can have an option to wear it on your body, bike or just throw it in a backpack. I've found that when wearing it, I needed to shorten it to the absolute shortest possible length in order to wear around the waist snugly, and I am roughly a 31-32" waist. I was under the impression that it could be worn for smaller waists, but I'm not sure how that could be the case unless you weren't attaching the lock to the last link, which would require opening up the sleeve and pulling out chain. Regardless, I've found that once the length is set, it stays put and is secure and doesn't come loose during the ride at all. I saw previous reviewers mention the need to occasionally retighten but luckily I've not experienced that at all and the length hasn't budged a bit since setting it. The lock itself is also high quality feeling, and the keys are thick and sturdy as well. There's no fear that you're going to bend a key or break one, and it does come with 3 keys in total, in case you lose one or two. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with it and if you're comfortable with the high price point, I'd recommend it for its functionality and quality.

My ebike isn't cheap. Now I don't worry about it getting stolen. It is heavy but I put in in my pannier bag and it's not an issue at all. Super beefy and just long enough. In a pinch if in need more length I have a foldable lock also which I use in combination with it.

Felt like an eternity I waited for this to come in the mail. So worth it!! Actually fit me straight out the packaging. No adjustment needed. But easy to loosen and secure the extra with a band. This lock feels secure!! Wearing it around the waist is easy and weight feels evenly distributed. Took it out next day I got it and didn’t affect my ride at all. The short length I think is perfect for me. I’m only locking one bike and like there’s not much give for thieves to attempt to use their tools. Practice locking/unlocking the bolt. You can take the key out without it being fully locked. So make sure you tug on the handle loop a few times before leaving and to keep the key in while locking then turn to ensure it’s fully locked. Saw some complaints about the weight and it’s really not a big deal. Love that it comes with three key copies. Pro tip: go to the manufacturer website and register your keys right away. Must do it while you have them as that’s the only way to duplicate keys. They need to have a log of the digit code on the keys.

Wear? It weighs so much… I’d never be able to wear it…

This is the best lock I ever had. As a bicycle messenger for four years, I know Bike locks. This is the easiest to carry for its weight. Wearing is very comfortable and way quicker and easier than wrapping the chain around a part of your bike frame. It’s even easier, quicker and easier to carry than putting it in and out of a back pack. I love this thick, sturdy, top quality chain covered in durable protective sheath. And the lock, looks like those hundred dollar padlocks we would lock our Matson containers up with. Hiplok is the best!

Wearability is surprisingly easy - fits around my waist, and I don't even know it's there. Chain and lock feel sturdy (fingers crossed). It's a bit short, so keep that in mind. Key mechanism is a bit fussy, key has to be turned just right in order to lock.

wygodne i praktyczne zabezpieczenie do codziennego użytku – szczególnie tam, gdzie U-lock nie daje rady ze względu na ograniczoną przestrzeń lub nietypową geometrię ramy w specyfikacji podano nieprawidłową grubość ogniw. W rzeczywistości ogniwa mają 10 mm

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.

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.

Transport aisé, solide, livré avec 3 clés qualitatives, moyen d'accroche à la taille présentant l'avantage de ne pas abîmer les cadres contrairement aux autres chaînes. Assez long pour accrocher 2 vélos. Plus lourd que la version bronze mais autrement plus solide. Chaîne fréquemment bien notée face aux attaques. (Comptez 2 à 4 mn face à une disqueuse portative ce qui en soi est très bien) Un must have à coupler avec la version 6 mm plus légère (pour les arrêts courts)

El producto es robusto y todos sus componentes parecen ser de gran calidad, veremos cómo va todo en la calle!