It’s not hard for thieves to get away with stealing a bike: Few victims end up reporting the crime and fewer bikes are ever recovered. Even when the police manage to catch a suspect, the original ...
Best U-lock: Kryptonite New-U New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Best chain lock: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 & New York Disc Lock Most secure bike lock: Hiplok DX1000 Whether you ride ...
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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Whether you are riding to work or to grab a coffee at your local spot, you need a lock to keep your bicycle safe. Here’s a useful list of the best bike locks available that we’ve put together. If you ...
The strongest protection you have against bike theft is the perceived difficulty of what it would take to actually acquire your bike. Every lock can be cut, but in a row of bikes, you want to make ...
In this busy world, a lot can happen in a minute. You can order a coffee, send a tweet, check your email—or lose your unlocked bike to an unscrupulous thief, who will post it on Craigslist in a ...
The only line of defense against bike thieves is a bike lock. If you're going to actively use your bicycle and leave it on the streets, you have to lock it properly. If you lock it, but not the right ...
Say "San Francisco," then add a few associations: fog, cable cars, sourdough. Here's one more item to post high on that list: bike theft. Bicycle lock maker Kryptonite annually publishes a list of the ...
A wise old biker once told me: “If someone wants your bike badly enough, they’ll find a way to get it.” Knowing that, we looked at several locks on the market to help you determine which might meet ...
It's always a risk, leaving detachable lights on a bike that's parked in a public place. It can also be a hassle to carry them with you, though. A group of North Carolina-based entrepreneurs has ...