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 ...

One rainy February morning in downtown Portland, I ran into an office building to deliver something. When I came back out ten minutes later, my heart skipped a beat. My bike was leaning against a ...

TMD’s first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. If you’re looking for a smart way to secure your bicycle, reach for a U-lock that ...

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 ...

Bicycle chains can be a real drag. The keyed U-locks and combination cables that keep your bike safe are difficult to haul around, being not only heavy but also bulky. A decent cable lock can’t be ...

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 Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re anything like me, the security of your bike is at the ...

Cities are graveyards for stolen bikes, with bent wheels and ragged frames hanging off anything nailed to the ground, sometimes with a sawed-through bike lock lying in plain sight. The air is thick ...

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Steel cable-style bike locks may be lighter than U-locks, but they're also notoriously easy to cut through, plus their coiled design can make them difficult to use. Chains are one alternative, ...