Review | Hiplok DXL1000 and L1000 link lock

Hiplok DXL1000 and L1000 tested

Full disclosure, we haven’t set about any of the Hiplok products with an angle grinder ourselves. But others have, so we’re confident the locks are up there with the toughest you can buy. And while we’ve appreciated the DX1000’s sense of security it does have its limitations when securing your bike to something to properly immobilise it. Something the DXL1000 addresses with an additional 65mm of space within the shackle, meaning you can loop it round your front wheel and something suitably solid like railings or other street furniture. Other than that, it’s the same mix of solid build quality, rubberised hoop to avoid damage to your bike and convenience of being easier to tuck into a bag or topbox than a chain-style lock. Pair this with the MD1000 disc lock we reviewed previously and you’ve got a compact, easily portable security combo delivering maximum peace of mind wherever you’re parking. Bought together you can even have them on the same key to cut down on faff when parking up.

The L1000 link is a super-useful addition, too, especially for tours and riding with mates. Sitting neatly within the shackle of the DXL1000, it means you and another can link your two 1000-series shackles and secure two bikes, even if there’s nothing solid to lock them to. While thieves will always find a way the best you can hope for is to make their lives as difficult as possible while balancing daily convenience and portability. On that basis the Hiplok combo looks as good as it gets.

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