Interbike: Hiplok DC wearable bike lock and cable combo
British industrial designers John Abrahams and Ben Smith share a mutual contempt for carrying unwieldy bike locks. Inspired by bike messengers and urban riders who circumvented the problem by wearing their chains or cables as a belt, the duo came up with the Hiplok–a refined version of the concept that netted the company a prestigious Eurobike Design Award back in 2013.
This year they’re back with the DC, a $90 wearable U-lock and cable combo that clips to a bag strap or belt for comfortable transport. And if you’re wondering about the name, “D” is for D-lock–the UK’s term for a U-lock–and “C” is for cable.
The DC clips to either a bag strap, belt or pcoket (right) and includes a reflective plastic bridge that carries the included cable.
Like the original Hiplok, the DC is a simple and elegant solution that makes the lock’s heft disappear, particularly when clipped to a messenger bag strap. The U-lock itself boasts a “Silver” rating from lock standards group Sold Secure and adds a cable to loop through wheels and other parts. A snap-on plastic bridge carries the cable during transport.
For more information visit hiplok.com
This article is part of Mtbr’s coverage of the 2014 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. For more from Interbike CLICK HERE.
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