Hiplok Z LOK COMBO Multi-use Security Tie & Bike Lock

Nice and lightweight easy to use . My yellow one failed and it's not even a year old . Locked my bike up in York Railway Station under cover for the night and went to get the bike today . None of the numbers would engage and unlock . Tried twice before having to traipse 30 mins home amd back again with WD40 and cutters . I then had to faff around twice more spraying sed WD40 into the lock which failed then had to go find a police officer showing him proof the bike was mine and to supervise the cutting of the lock to retrive my own bike so I didn't look like a criminal . Buy with caution . Also these are not wire cutter proof

This is well made and feels sturdy but setting the locking code requires dexterity and, once set, it can be very difficult to unlock if light is poor. The numbers on the dials are hard to read in good conditions and the wheels have an imprecise feel about them.

I like the idea of this security strap, but I do wish the dials were bigger … as other reviewers have mentioned the dials are very small ..

First things first this is not designed to be the main lock to lock up your bike PLEASE don't use it for that. This lock is more for a quick pitstop to get a drink at a shop or going to the cashpoint. I will be using it to lock my front wheel to the bike frame with my main lock when I want to leave my bike for longer, it is good for your cycling accessories like bike lights and helmet which you may not want to carry with you. It is well made and the metal strap is thicker that a thought it was going to be. For the purpose it was designed for it will do a vary good job. BUT again not to be used as a main lock for your bike.

Had this product for a number of weeks, on and off my bike with no issue until one day the lock would not open. The combo was correct (I had it written down). Come to find out the mechanism was jammed, the metal tooth that bites into the ridges on the zip tie was in a more forward position and was clearly stuck.Ended up cutting it off my bike with snips and throwing it in the bin. Great idea and really handy to carry around as it's lightweight and doesn't require any extra components like a key or padlock etc as well as being somewhat cheaper than a D-Lock solution but the risk of a small mechanism malfunctioning isn't worth the saving

We bought this as a little deterrent for taking the bikes away or to lock outside a cafe. Although it was VERY stiff to set the code in the "set" mode, once set it works fantastic. We also used it to lock our paddleboard bags to the harbour when we went out for a paddle. I appreciate it's not the most secure lock in the world. But we only expected to use it as a mere deterrent.We think it's great for the money. And it's flat shape fits nicely in a cycling jersey back pocket or jacket pocket.

Firstly, this is not sold as a "proper" bike lock. This is something to secure your bike whilst it remains in your sight. It literally aims to prevent the bile from being taken from under your nose.I have the combination version - the key version is too easy to open. It's neat and lightweight and fits in a jersey pocket.This is essentially a big zip tie and the principle is sound. For me though, I've come across a few occasions where tying up has been difficult because the tie could do with being a little bit longer.If you're with a friend who also has one of these, you can join them together and lash both of your bikes together.

For the money it's quick and easy to use, small and light enough to stick in a jersey pocket if you need to walk away from your bike for a short period of time. It's clearly not the fort Knox of locks but great for a little extra security when needed.