bike locks

Anti-theft cycling devices

Bike locks are devices used to secure bicycles against theft, typically by fastening the frame to a fixed object like a rack or post.

Common types include U-locks, cable locks, and chain locks, each offering different balances of security and portability.

I forgot my bike lock and had to carry my bike into the coffee shop.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G