There's a maxim running 'round the Internet about bikes and locks: All bicycles weigh 50 pounds. A 30-pound bicycle needs a 20-pound lock. A 40-pound bicycle needs a 10-pound lock. A 50-pound bicycle ...

The question of how to lock a bike may seem obvious, but there are a number of pitfalls that, even if you've used the best bike locks available, may mean that your bike is still vulnerable to theft.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Make it harder than ever for thieves to steal your bike with these 6 locks, from U-locks to home storage. A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but ...

As e-bikes surge in popularity for urban commuting, securing your investment has never been more crucial. In fact, bike thefts increased by over 24% in major cities between 2022 and 2024, with e-bikes ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

With the return of warmer weather comes the return of bicyclists around the South Shore. Whether you’re planning to bike to work or just to the corner store, you’ll need a good lock. Cable locks are ...

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 ...