Hey, thanks for stopping by! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed. You can also subscribe to BikeHacks by email. Thanks for visiting!The last couple of days have turned into a spontaneous series based on bicycle security. The thread continues as I stumbled upon yet another entry on [...]
Bike Theft Pop Quiz: Treehugger
May 4th, 2008 · No Comments
Bike Lock Grading: Streetfilms
May 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
On the heels of my recent post about how not to lock your bike, I ran into a Streetfilms video on locking your bike that serves as a companion to one made several years ago.
The main man in the videos is Hal Ruzal and I had the pleasure of meeting him once. [...]
Tags: · lock, security, theft, video
Bicycle Theft Breakthrough!
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Engineers working for the Bell Bicycle Company have made a serious breakthrough that will literally change how we see bicycle theft. Leaving my bike outside for any length of time always gives me an uneasy feeling. But thanks to a new technology known as B.A.I.N.T. I may not have to worry ever again. [...]
Tags: · lock, paint, security, theft
Bike Security: Hang’em High
February 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Creativity can definitely play a part in bicycle security. If you were grading this cyclist on creativity, you would have to award a grade of “A” for this effort. If someone did want to steal this bike, they would definitely have to put in some effort. Of course I am not so [...]
Tags: · bike, lock, new york city, pole, security, theft
Security: Padlocking your Quick Release
January 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
It’s never fun to leave your bike outside, but for some it is a necessity or part of the daily commute. There is always the risk of theft and if someone really wants your whole bike or a part of it, they will find a way. There are a variety of ways to [...]
Tags: · bike chain, frame, lock, nyc, padlock, security, theft, wheels

