Bicycle locks are an absolute necessity for anyone who parks their bike in public places, but they can sometimes be a bit awkward to carry when riding. One alternative is to install a lock mount on ...

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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 ...

We won’t lie to you: Bike safety goes far beyond just a good lock, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a shitty one. In fact, it would be straight-up reckless to bike around without one that ...

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 ...

The best bike chain locks offer the flexibility to lock your bike to a range of anchors and can be easier to carry than other types of lock. Along with D-locks (also known as U-locks), they are among ...

The best bike locks might not be the cheapest bike accessory you're going to buy this year, but they are essential to ensure your bicycle stays where you chained it. A tough, dependable bike lock will ...

Since we began testing the best bike locks in 2007, we’ve reviewed more than 100. Our latest test included a selection of the best D-locks (also known as U-locks), foldable locks and chain locks for ...

Bike thieves’ techniques are constantly evolving. In recent years, battery-powered angle grinders have become one of the tools of choice. Lightweight, portable, and powerful, these angle grinders make ...

If you’re looking for the best bike lock for you, you’ll probably have noticed most have a Sold Secure rating. But what is Sold Secure and what do the ratings mean? And is it worth going for a ...