No bike lock can completely prevent theft, but it can make it less likely, according to our experts. Bike locks come in all shapes and sizes. The rider above is using a u-lock and a chain lock to ...

Bike locks come in all shapes and sizes, but the best bike chain locks offer flexibility and are often easier to carry than other types. Along with D-locks (also known as U-locks), they are among the ...

The London Cycling Campaign estimates that 40,000 bikes get stolen every year in the capital alone. That’s more than 100 a ...

I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Most cyclists I know have had their bike stolen. Stolen from a ...

Ever experienced that heart-sinking moment when you realise your bike has been stolen? It’s as painful as it is frustrating, and with bike thieves becoming more sophisticated, it’s also incredibly ...

A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but like so many pieces of outdoor gear, there’s seldom one “best” item, making it tough to know what to ...

Back when I was in middle school, the world was hit with something called slap bracelets. They are stripes of sheet metal bent into a slightly parabolic shape, which, once manipulated, would roll onto ...

Bike locks don’t prevent bike theft, they deter it. A determined thief, with the right tools and enough time, can defeat nearly any lock. But securing your bike properly, with a quality bike lock, can ...

Bloomington and Indiana University are famously bike-friendly, but being a bike town also means bicycles get stolen – a lot. Just last month, two high-end bicycles valued at $15,000 each were stolen ...