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 ...

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[leadin]You need a better lock. Bike theft is a national epidemic, including innovative, relentless thievery in almost every city.[/leadin] To combat the bad guys with chain cutters and tools, look to ...

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 ...

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, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alternatives include a lock that you wear like a belt, and a lock that straps onto the bicycle's top tube. Now, there's another option - a lock that has the form of a water bottle, so it can sit in ...