![]() ![]() It's the perfect solution to those line-of-sight pitstops at the cafe or fuel station, where you need to leave your bike out of reach, but never out of sight. Don't be fooled into thinking it'll offer any form of real protection, any attack with a tool would easily cut through its steel core, but at under 70g, you'll never worry about carrying it in a jersey pocket or in your saddlebag, so it'll always be there when you need it. In the world of lightweight bike locks this is one of the lightest out there. Although it’s not a folding lock, we’ve included it in this section because it also trades security for convenience. The Hiplok Z Lok Combo is the answer for lightweight walkaway theft protection. If security is your biggest concern, then you’ll want to look at a different section but if you are willing to give up some security for convenience this is a good place to look. They’ve got the flexibility of a chain and are as easy to carry as a U-lock. What they bring to the table is an ease of use that’s hard to beat. Best Folding Lockįolding locks are less secure and more expensive than either chains or U-locks. You can read more details about this lock in our full Hiplok D1000 review. The only downside is that the internal space is small enough that you'll struggle to get both a frame and a wheel locked up. ![]() It's heavier than most U locks, and it does not come with a frame mount, but it's not that big and works well in a bag or strapped to a rack. There are other options on the market that are even harder to cut with an angle grinder but what sets the D1000 apart is that it remains portable. If you want absolute peace of mind for an expensive e-bike then a lock that can resist an angle grinder attack is what you need. It will make a lot of noise but that might not mean much even in a crowded area. A thief can defeat just about every lock on the market with a portable angle grinder. ![]()
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