Hiplok SWITCH 85 – All Black
The Hiplok SWITCH 85 (S851AB, All Black) is a Sold Secure Bronze rated folding bike lock with 85 cm locking length that folds into a compact package. The unique SWITCH system carries it on your frame, belt or bag strap – and lets you swap between the lock and a bottle on the same mount.
Why the Hiplok SWITCH 85?
Reaches where a D lock cannot. 85 cm of locking length goes round lamp posts, trees and wide racks. 
On-bike mounting. The SWITCH Bracket fixes to the bottle-cage bosses; the lock clicks in and out. 
Bottle or lock – your choice. The SWITCH Plate lets your bottle cage use the same bracket, so you can swap in seconds. 
Clip carry. The holster clips to belt or bag straps. 
Hardened steel. Hardened steel bars linked with steel rivets, folded into a neat, quiet bundle. 
3 coded keys. Lost or broken keys can be replaced.
Long reach, small package, no rattling
D locks are compact but often too short for thick posts; chains reach further but are heavy and messy to carry. Folding locks combine both – and SWITCH adds a very flexible carrying system. The lock folds into a compact bundle inside the holster, with no loose chain on the bike.
The SWITCH Bracket
Fit the bracket to the bottle-cage bosses with the bolts supplied, and use the SWITCH Plate to mount your bottle cage on the same bracket. Add extra SWITCH Brackets to other bikes to share one lock between them.
Or wear it
Clip the holster to a belt or bag strap – handy on folding and city bikes.
Security rating: Sold Secure Bronze
Sold Secure is the UK's independent security testing house: locks are attacked with real tools and rated by how long they resist. Bronze locks deter the opportunist thief – ideal for short stops, low-risk areas and as a light secondary lock. Lock the frame to an immovable object and keep the lock off the ground.
Who is it for?
- Gravel, touring and e-bike riders. The lock on the bike, not in a bag.
- Commuters. Street furniture of every shape and size.
- Folding-bike and city riders. Carried on a belt or bag strap.
- Riders who like a tidy setup. Switch between a bottle and a lock.
Specifications
| Model | Hiplok SWITCH 85 |
|---|---|
| Type | Folding lock |
| Colour | All Black |
| Locking length | 85 cm |
| Construction | Hardened steel bars, steel rivets |
| Security rating | Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Bronze |
| Keys | 3 coded, replaceable |
| Warranty | Lifetime (register on hiplok.com within 30 days of purchase) |
| In the box | SWITCH 85 folding lock, SWITCH Holster, SWITCH Bracket, SWITCH Plate (for your bottle cage), 3 coded keys, 2 × 12 mm and 2 × 8 mm hex bolts |
Frequently asked questions
How do I carry the Hiplok SWITCH 85?
Three ways: on the frame using the SWITCH Bracket, clipped to a belt or bag strap using the holster, or in a bag.
Can I still use a bottle cage?
Yes. The SWITCH Plate connects your bottle cage to the SWITCH Bracket, so you can carry either the lock or a bottle on the same mount.
How secure is it?
SWITCH 85 is Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Bronze rated – best for short stops and lower-risk areas. For high-risk city locking choose a Gold or Diamond rated lock.
How long is it when unfolded?
The locking length is 85 cm.
About Hiplok
Hiplok is a British bike-security brand, founded after a bike theft in 2009 by product designers and everyday cyclists Ben Smith and John Abrahams. From its UK design headquarters it develops locks that solve real problems riders have, starting with the Hiplok ORIGINAL, the world's first wearable bike lock.
Every Hiplok lock goes through a full testing and development process using real-world attack methods, and the brand's innovations have earned awards such as BikeBiz Brand of the Year 2024. Today Hiplok makes wearable chains, D locks, folding locks, security ties, anchors and storage for bicycles, e-bikes and motorcycles, sold around the world.