Belter of a winter lock: Gold-standard bike security you wear around your waist

Slinging a bicycle lock across the shoulder isn't a new idea; couriers have been doing it for years. However, Hiplok refined the concept by covering the chain with a sheath that keeps clothes muck-free and is adjustable so it can be worn like a belt.

The logic behind carrying a bike lock in this way makes sense; there's no need to take a bag with you, and the weight of the lock is transferred from your back and shoulders to your hips.

At 2.2 KG the lock is far from light, but there's a Sold Secure gold rating in its favour and the reflective cover is a useful touch.

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Whether you opt for a chain or a D-lock, don't forget the basics:

DO: Lock your bike through its frame to an immovable object

DON'T: Makes things easy for bike thieves

DON'T: Lock through the front wheel

DON'T: Rely on a security cable

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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