The Frankie bicycle lock is an updated version of their earlier Party Frank model but with some key upgrades. It’s 700mm in length constructed by a braided steel cable with a fibre core that’s been wrapped in an industrial grade UV stable silicone so it won’t scratch or mark your frame.

The locking mechanism is a blade style lock with an 8mm Stainless steel locking shackle which reduces leverage points to ensure extra security against unwanted attacks. The Frankie comes with two colour matching keys on a stretchy wristband. This is really useful as you can keep one on your wrist for riding and another on your keyring for backup.

The lock weighs 360g and because of its flexibility, it’s easy to wrap and loop through either your frame or your bag for storage when not in use. Knog offers other similar models which vary in length and for more information on their bike locks, head over to the Knog site here.

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The Convenient: Hiplok Z-Lok

Last on our review list is the new Z-Lok from Hiplok. While it’s by no means the safest option, it is the most convenient.

It’s essentially a reusable cable tie with a pin lock to undo and release. The internals is constructed from steel to make them difficult to cut through, and the universal pin lock provides ease of access. There are two ties per pack and if you need the extra length, you can use these together for an increased locking diameter.

These are low-security ties so we don’t advise you leave your bike locked up to a post all day, but they are really handy for when you need to pop into a café to use their facilities and you need a little piece of mind.

I found these ties really useful when securing items to my bike frame and offering additional protection for when my bike was mounted on the car. For more information about Hiplok’s new Z-Lok, head over to their website here.

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