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 ...

Most cyclists that I know have had their bikes stolen. Stolen from a college campus, an apartment basement, a front porch, the list goes on. The worst was a bike stolen during a job interview. They ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Every year, thousands of bikes are stolen across the country, amounting to millions if not billions of dollars in lost value. As bikes continue to evolve and prices continue to climb, the stakes for ...

The classic Kryptonite bike lock has long been the standard, but the best bicycle lock may no longer be the classic U-lock. New high-tech bike locks now come in an increasingly diverse range of shapes ...

After two of my friends had their bikes stolen in the same week, paranoia set in. I ditched my old U-lock (the kind you could pick with a ball-point pen) and started looking around for the strongest ...

Choosing the best budget bike locks is a balance between three main factors: cost, security and usability. There is no point in buying a lock that is hard to crack but is a pain to use on your bike in ...

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 ...