Anyone used a Hiplok or similar?

[AC43]

Hi, has anyone tried a Hiplock or something similar?

I'm off to the football on my pub bike tomorrow and want to add a wearable chain to my kit.

Off to the LBS's at lunchtime and will probably just get a Hiplock unless there's an alternative.

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[Barchettaman]

Looks an interesting idea, but I'm not sure I would fancy putting it back on round my waist after the bike had been sat in the rain all afternoon. I might get my tweed waistcoat muddy, or something.

[Mr Will]

I find a Kryptonite Evo Mini shoved in a back pocket does the job nicely.

[AC43]

Barchettaman said:

Looks an interesting idea, but I'm not sure I would fancy putting it back on round my waist after the bike had been sat in the rain all afternoon. I might get my tweed waistcoat muddy, or something.

It's just for short trips, really. Grab bike, grab lock and head to shops/pub/footie.

I'd also use use it if I was out with the kids on their bikes.

[AC43]

Mr Will said:

I find a Kryptonite Evo Mini shoved in a back pocket does the job nicely.

Well I've already got one or those articulated Kryptonite locks which I carry in a pouch on the frame.

This is a secondary lock to properly secure frame as well as wheels.

[Mr Will]

AC43 said:

Mr Will said:

I find a Kryptonite Evo Mini shoved in a back pocket does the job nicely.

Well I've already got one or those articulated Kryptonite locks which I carry in a pouch on the frame.

This is a secondary lock to properly secure frame as well as wheels.

I think you're missing what I mean - it's a proper d-lock but small enough to shove in the pocket of a pair of jeans:


If you want to secure both wheels then you'll need to remove the front one but I don't usually bother on short trips. I doubt you'll find anything else that offers a better combination of price, portability and (more importantly) security.

[vxsmithers]

I have one. Seems sturdy enough, and is only really a deterrant rather than the best lock on the market. My only gripe is that it is pretty short - it struggles to get around my rear mtb wheel, frame and an anchor point, but then I guess not many locks do.

You barely notice its on when riding, but agree that you wouldn't want to put it on once its filthy dirty.

[AC43]

Mr Will said:

AC43 said:

Mr Will said:

I find a Kryptonite Evo Mini shoved in a back pocket does the job nicely.

Well I've already got one or those articulated Kryptonite locks which I carry in a pouch on the frame.

This is a secondary lock to properly secure frame as well as wheels.

I think you're missing what I mean - it's a proper d-lock but small enough to shove in the pocket of a pair of jeans:


If you want to secure both wheels then you'll need to remove the front one but I don't usually bother on short trips. I doubt you'll find anything else that offers a better combination of price, portability and (more importantly) security.

Sorry, poor English. I meant I already had a small (in my case folding) Kryptonite and wanted to add a (longer) chain.

[AC43]

vxsmithers said:

I have one. Seems sturdy enough, and is only really a deterrant rather than the best lock on the market. My only gripe is that it is pretty short - it struggles to get around my rear mtb wheel, frame and an anchor point, but then I guess not many locks do.

You barely notice its on when riding, but agree that you wouldn't want to put it on once its filthy dirty.

Thanks Smithers. It may be short-ish but I'll be fine using it in conjunction with my other lock.

[AC43]

Cycled home from work with it round my waist and could barely feel it at all. But when I tried it out at home it was indeed quite short. Oo errr missus.

Still happy to have a useful extra bit of security.

[scubadude]

AC43 said:

Cycled home from work with it round my waist and could barely feel it at all. But when I tried it out at home it was indeed quite short. Oo errr missus.

Do they come in different sizes or are they adjustable, my waist... erm... fluctuates in radius ;-)

[vxsmithers]

The lock is the same length (I think) on all of them, but there is a velcro band that is the same length again which loops through and back on itself to secure around your waist - I would imgaine its more of a problem for snake hipped hipsters than the larger gentleman. Loads of movement from a 34 inch waist upwards

[47p2]

I ocassionally strap a Hiplock round my 30" waist and have no problems with it. It could probably go down to 28" but not much less

Edited by 47p2 on Wednesday 4th March 18:17

[AC43]

Well it did the job tonight. Locked the bike to the railings outside Loftus Road. Shame about the result but at least I've still got my pub bike :-)

[Kermit power]

vxsmithers said:

The lock is the same length (I think) on all of them, but there is a velcro band that is the same length again which loops through and back on itself to secure around your waist - I would imgaine its more of a problem for snake hipped hipsters than the larger gentleman. Loads of movement from a 34 inch waist upwards

Really scrawny people can just lock the lock round their hips.

How do I know this? Because I once met a beanpole who'd just arrived at the same bike stands as me, only to discover his keys had fallen out of his pocket somewhere en route, so he had a bike he couldn't lock up, and a chain locked to his body!

[scubadude]

Kermit power said:

How do I know this? Because I once met a beanpole who'd just arrived at the same bike stands as me, only to discover his keys had fallen out of his pocket somewhere en route, so he had a bike he couldn't lock up, and a chain locked to his body!

Brilliant! Hope he wasn't going to work as a lifeguard :-)