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News October 28, 2021

ABUS Bordo 6500A Smart Folding Lock with Keyless Comfort

I don’t think I would ever use this ABUS smart lock with my road bike, mostly because it probably weighs about the same as the bike. That’s actually a good thing for a city bike though, and this is the target demographic for this beast. While it’s great that there’s another option in that space, the really cool thing about this lock is that it’s kind of like keyless entry for your…

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News September 30, 2021

Hiplok Announces D1000 Anti-Angle Grinder Bike Lock

I really like the Hiplok security ties that we reviewed a while back, but they aren’t intended to be a real bike lock. More an inconvenience creating device while you run off for some coffee, or a restroom break. On the other hand, the new Hiplok D1000 is a real bike lock; and they are making some big claims around the security features it has. I don’t have the tools or skills…

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News February 3, 2021

Hiplok Jaw & Ankr Mini

Storing multiple bikes can be a PITA, and there are myriad solutions to assist with that. But, I haven’t seen a product like the Hiplok Jaw yet, and it’s pretty clever. Simply attach the Jaw to the wall, and stick the front tire in, and it grabs hold of it, and the wheel (depending on how much sidewall you’re showing). There’s even a pass-through to use one of Hiplok’s other clever products…

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News May 5, 2020

Great idea, but I wonder about the application

I didn’t find the marketing video on the page linked below to be very helpful, but it looks like this lock makes it possible to stow the thing on the bike without actually locking it. This makes it possible to save some time when parking because you don’t need a key to secure the bike with the Bordo. It’s super convenient, but as someone who has, at least once, biked somewhere only…

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