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.

There is a continuum of locks available, ranging from deterrent to more or less total prevention. Each has its place. Small cables are a mild deterant and easy to carry. Normail weight cable locks are ...

If you’re riding a bike outdoors and leaving it unattended for any length of time, you need one of the best bike locks to try and prevent thieves from making off with it. The right lock for you will ...

When a bike gets stolen, it can feel like a real kick in the guts, regardless of whether it’s your brand new carbon-fibre race machine or the clunker you liberated from a dumpster and have been riding ...

Interesting cable lock with features designed for motorcyclists. Removable cable is available in several lengths and it has a vinyl coating to prevent scratching. I discovered the Master Lock Python ...

Surely the Master Lock Combination Cable Lock must be one of the world’s cheapest yet most useful motorcycle accessories? This is a basic, inexpensive cable with built-in lock. It’s easy to use and it ...

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 ...

I’m a bit of a bike lock collector. After having my favorite e-bike stolen a few years ago (as well as several less favorite bikes stolen over the years), I’ve gotten much more serious about security.

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, ...