Hiplok DX1000 - Maximum Security & Largest Reach
The Hiplok DX1000 is a fortress on a shackle, providing the greatest physical bulk and locking reach for those who prioritize absolute security above all else, especially for large bicycles.
- +Features a massive 32mm graphene-reinforced hardened steel shackle for immense physical strength.
- +Offers the largest internal locking area on test, ideal for bulky e-bikes, cargo bikes, or unconventional locking points.
- +Extremely resistant to angle grinders, causing disc binding and kickback that makes cutting dangerous and difficult.
- -Heaviest lock on test at 2.7kg (5.9 lbs), making it cumbersome for daily transport.
- -Most expensive option, with the essential frame mount often being a separate, additional purchase.
- -The thick rubber casing, while protective, can sometimes make threading the shackle more challenging.
Engineered for those who refuse to compromise on security, the Hiplok DX1000 is the heavyweight champion of angle grinder resistant locks. It is built around a colossal 32mm thick shackle constructed from graphene-reinforced hardened steel, giving it a sheer mass and toughness that is visually intimidating and physically formidable. This lock is designed for larger bicycles, such as modern e-bikes with fat tubing, cargo bikes, or motorcycles, boasting an internal locking area of 20.5cm by 11cm. This generous reach provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing it to secure a bike to wide posts, thick railings, or through multiple frame triangles with ease. In angle grinder tests, its performance was exceptional. The composite core material interacts violently with cutting discs, causing them to bind and creating dangerous kickback—a scenario no thief would welcome in a public setting.
This forced testers to halt attacks for safety reasons, a testament to its deterrent capability. The shackle is encased in a thick, soft rubber sleeve that protects the bicycle's finish from scratches. However, this supreme security comes with significant trade-offs. The DX1000 is notably heavy, and its premium price reflects the advanced materials and engineering. Transporting it requires planning, ideally using Hiplok's dedicated frame mount. For cyclists who regularly leave a valuable or irreplaceable bicycle unattended for extended periods in high-risk areas, or for those with bikes too large for standard locks, the Hiplok DX1000 offers peace of mind that is arguably unmatched.