{"id":1013,"date":"2013-01-25T09:45:43","date_gmt":"2013-01-25T17:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/?p=1013"},"modified":"2013-02-14T14:28:52","modified_gmt":"2013-02-14T22:28:52","slug":"hiplok-wearable-bike-lock-wins-top-reviews-in-7-bike-magazines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/2013\/01\/hiplok-wearable-bike-lock-wins-top-reviews-in-7-bike-magazines\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiplok wearable bike lock wins top reviews in 7 bike magazines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Media buzz surrounds around-the-waist bicycle chain, in Canada February<\/h2>\n

Hiplok<\/a>, the world\u2019s first bicycle lock you can wear around your waist, will be available in Canadian bike stores starting February 2013<\/a>.\u00a0The arrival of the unusual bike chain follows a flurry of industry and media curiosity since Hiplok introduced the lock internationally two years ago.<\/p>\n

Who’s talking about Hiplok and Hiplok Lite?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bike\u00a0magazine and blog reviews include\u00a0DIRT<\/a>,\u00a0Bicycle Times<\/a>,\u00a0bikehugger.com<\/a>,\u00a0Gear Junkie<\/a>,\u00a0Mountain Bike Action and bikeradar.com<\/a>, and\u00a0Fixed magazine<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u00a0DIRT<\/a>: “If you need a lock to carry around and don\u2019t want anything attached to your frame as you\u2019re riding along then this neat solution could be for you<\/strong>.”<\/div>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bicycle Times<\/a>: “The Hiplok Lite is a really great option for folks who need a high level of security and still want to be able to get around. I\u2019ve pretty much stopped carrying my U-lock<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bikehugger<\/a>: “a cleverly designed chain lock<\/strong> from the UK that can be conveniently and comfortably worn around the waist.”<\/p>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Gear Junkie<\/a>: “The most common comment I heard about these locks at the show? Why didn\u2019t someone invent this sooner<\/strong>?\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Mountain Bike Action and bikeradar.com: “It’s comfortable to wear<\/strong> and is better than carrying in a bag or on your bike.”<\/p>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Fixed magazine:\u00a0“We use ours every day because it’s so good…you can’t go wrong<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

\"Hiplok<\/a><\/p>\n

HIPLOK FACTS AND SPECS<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiplok V1.50\u2014<\/strong>Weight: 1.8kg\/4lb. \u00a0Waist sizing: 24 inch to 44 inch. Chain: 8mm hardened steel. Padlock buckle: 10mm hardened steel shackle, brass mechanism. Sold Secure Silver rating. Casing: washable 600-denier nylon. Logo colours: 8 including 3M reflective silver. Price: CAD $115 MSRP.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiplok Lite\u2014<\/strong>Weight: 1kg\/2.2lb. Waist sizing: 24 inch to 44 inch. Chain: 6mm hardened steel. Padlock buckle: 8mm hardened steel shackle, brass mechanism. Sold Secure Bronze rating. Casing: washable 600-denier nylon. Logo colours: all black, cyan, pink, green, yellow, white. Price: CAD $75 MSRP.<\/p>\n

ABOUT HIPLOK<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiplok<\/strong><\/a> is a cross-continental collaboration between industrial designers and former classmates Ben Smith (Los Angeles) and John Abrahams (U.K.). Inspired and tested by London bike messengers and California trail riders alike, the Hiplok lock keeps bikes and riders safe, secure, and stylish. Hiplok V1.50<\/strong> and Hiplok Lite<\/strong>\u00a0are available from selected cycle and sport dealers in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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