# Illuminating Bike Locks The Hiplok FLX Also Works As a Wearable Tail Light By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiplok-bike-lock References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hiplok-flx-lock-tail-light/43127/) & [hiplok](http://hiplok.com/bike-locks/hiplok-flx) The Hiplok FLX is an incredibly innovative and undeniably useful new bike lock mechanism that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to go out and about your town or area on your bicycle without having to carry along a supremely heavy, bulky and inconvenient U-shaped bike lock with you. As an added advantage, this particular cable lock also doubles up as a fully [wearable tail light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko) that makes it easier for pedestrians, motorists and other cyclists to see you in darker conditions. Ultimately, what makes this bike lock such an ingenious product is the fact that it offers more than one advantage. It is compact, easy to use and lightweight and also offers additional utility as a tail light, thereby helping keep [cyclists secure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman) in multiple ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Bike Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create multiple utility products that serve different purposes for the bike riders. - **Wearable Safety Gear:** Opportunity for companies to create wearable safety gear like the Hiplok FLX that serves dual-purpose of locking as well as lighting up. - **Lightweight Security Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative and lightweight security solutions for devices like bikes in order to avoid heavy and inconvenient U-shaped bike locks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** There is an opportunity for bicycle companies to create accessories like the Hiplok FLX to enhance user experience. - **Outdoor Gear Industry:** Outdoor gear manufacturers can create more wearable safety gear with dual-purpose features to serve cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. - **Security Industry:** Security companies can create innovative and lightweight security solutions for devices like bikes, that are more convenient than traditional heavy locks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md)