Bike locks don’t completely prevent bike theft. With the right tools and enough time, a determined thief can defeat nearly any lock. But securing your bike properly, with a quality bike lock, can ...

When a bike gets stolen, it can feel like a real kick in the guts, regardless of whether it’s your brand new carbon-fibre race machine or the clunker you liberated from a dumpster and have been riding ...

Ever experienced that heart-sinking moment when you realise your bike has been stolen? It’s as painful as it is frustrating, and with bike thieves becoming more sophisticated, it’s also incredibly ...

Which bike locks are best? Bike sales are on the rise, thanks to the commuting and exercise benefits of this age-old form of transportation. But with a boost in popularity comes an increase in bike ...

Bike thefts are on the rise. The New York Times reported that bike thefts are up 27% year over year. Thefts in Denver are even worse. The rise in thefts is mostly attributed to a surge in cycling—more ...

If you own a bike of any sort, you should own a bike lock. Bike theft is a common occurrence, and looking closely will show signs of it in any city and many rural areas as well. No matter what type of ...

As e-bikes surge in popularity for urban commuting, securing your investment has never been more crucial. In fact, bike thefts increased by over 24% in major cities between 2022 and 2024, with e-bikes ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Most cyclists I know have had their bike stolen. Stolen from a ...

Given the fact that bicycle commuters have to carry a lock with them at all times, we've seen a number of bike parts that double as locks. One of the latest, the ET-one, lets a pedal do the job – ...

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Using a traditional U-lock can be a hassle, as you have to pull it out of your bag, take it apart, then run its shackle through the bike's frame before putting it back together. The bike-mounted V-160 ...