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 ...

Last November, my third month as a college freshman, my bicycle was stolen. I made the mistake of assuming that a cheap wire bike lock and the presumed security of using a bike rack directly outside ...

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 ...

If you haven't yet decided how you feel about the internet of things--if you're unsure whether adding sensors and radios to everyday stuff will improve our lives in meaningful ways or just amount to a ...

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 ...

Locks are a necessity for keeping your bike secure between rides, but they can be a pain to carry around. U-locks are an awkward shape, wire locks can get tangled and thick chains can be very heavy.

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 ...

A student locks his bike in front of the McKay building. Bike racks can be used for bicycles, scooters and other vehicles like monowheels. (Annabelle Jones) Upgraded bike locks and registration are ...

BIKE Magazine aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Our bikes are precious pieces of machinery, and keeping them ...

There are a ton of bike locks and anti-theft solutions on the market, but it seems that no matter how a bike owner attempts to thwart thieves, his or her bike is always at risk of disappearing at the ...