Hiplok Gold vs Trelock BC 680
Comparison 2026 — Bike Locks
Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Hiplok Gold edges out the Trelock BC 680 with an overall score of 74/100 against 70/100. It scores particularly well on security (80/100) and ease of use (78/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Locks.
The Trelock BC 680 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €44.95 versus €79.99.
Security winner
Hiplok Gold
10% higher than its rival
Value winner
Trelock BC 680
12% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Hiplok Gold | Trelock BC 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €79.99 | €44.95+78% |
| Rating | ★4.4 (1,850) | ★4.2 (620) |
| Overall | 74/100+6% | 70/100 |
| Security | ||
| Type | Draagbaar kettingslot | Kettingslot |
| Certification | Sold Secure Gold | — |
| Cylinder | Disc cylinder | Trelock schijfcilinder |
| ART rating | — | ART-2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Chain length | 85 cm | — |
| Link thickness | 10 mm | — |
| Weight | 2400 g+4% | 2500 g |
| Waist size | 75-107 cm | — |
| Length | — | 110 cm |
| Sleeve | — | Textiel |
Pros and cons
Hiplok Gold
Pros
- Wearable around the waist — no weight on your shoulders in a backpack
- 10 mm links, Sold Secure Gold — serious bolt-cutter resistance
- Textile sleeve adjusts to waist sizes from 75 to 107 cm
- Reflective stripe on the sleeve for added dark-hours visibility
Cons
- No ART certification — some Dutch insurers only accept ART-rated locks
- The wearable system does not feel comfortable for everyone — awkward over a winter coat
Trelock BC 680
Pros
- ART-2 certified — meets Dutch e-bike insurance requirements up to 3,000 euros
- 110 cm length — generous for cargo-bike frames and wide NS racks
- Textile sleeve protects paint and prevents rattle
- Sharply priced — one of the cheapest ART-2 chain locks on the market
Cons
- Thinner links than the ABUS CityChain 1010 — mechanically more basic
- Cylinder is less sophisticated than ABUS Plus or X-Plus