The future of Bike Locks? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T22:04:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe batteries on the lock mig…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-17:2211490:Comment:8201902014-05-17T22:16:15.697ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
The batteries on the lock might work in those temps but what about your phone or if it dies? The steering lock is good but you still need to lock the frame and wheels so I'm up to 3 locks!
The batteries on the lock might work in those temps but what about your phone or if it dies? The steering lock is good but you still need to lock the frame and wheels so I'm up to 3 locks! Bike share? I'm not sure if…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-17:2211490:Comment:8200782014-05-17T02:58:21.900ZTyler Longhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TylerLong
<p>Bike share? I'm not sure if the creator is aware of human nature but I wouldn't trust some jerk to not throw the lock in the river and take off with my bike. Sounds like a feature for suckers.</p>
<p>Bike share? I'm not sure if the creator is aware of human nature but I wouldn't trust some jerk to not throw the lock in the river and take off with my bike. Sounds like a feature for suckers.</p> This made me laugh. Duppie s…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-17:2211490:Comment:8198942014-05-17T00:21:55.328Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>This made me laugh.<br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819860&x=1#2211490Comment819622"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is that a quality required in a lock?</p>
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<p>This made me laugh.<br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819860&x=1#2211490Comment819622"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is that a quality required in a lock?</p>
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</blockquote> I'm afraid thieves would stea…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-16:2211490:Comment:8198572014-05-16T22:28:24.692ZMarc-Paul Leehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarcPaulLee
<p>I'm afraid thieves would steal the bike <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> the lock. </p>
<p>I'm afraid thieves would steal the bike <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> the lock. </p> We'll need to travel to anoth…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-16:2211490:Comment:8196302014-05-16T00:17:32.144ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>We'll need to travel to another planet then to find something. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819627&x=1#2211490Comment819627"><div><p>Problem is there IS NO MATERIAL that is not easily cut with an angle grinder and the proper wheel. Titanium, Inconel, and other super alloys still cut fairly easy with an abrasive disc.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>rwein5…</cite></p>
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<p>We'll need to travel to another planet then to find something. <br/> <br/> <cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819627&x=1#2211490Comment819627"><div><p>Problem is there IS NO MATERIAL that is not easily cut with an angle grinder and the proper wheel. Titanium, Inconel, and other super alloys still cut fairly easy with an abrasive disc.<br/> <br/> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks#2211490Comment819534"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>$250 bucks? No way. </p>
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<p>It doesn't solve the actual problem with current locks - they can all be cut off with conventional angle cutters. I'd rather see that money sunk into materials research to develop lightweight, stronger metals that are more impervious to real problems. </p>
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</blockquote> Problem is there IS NO MATERI…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-15:2211490:Comment:8196272014-05-15T23:38:58.403ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>Problem is there IS NO MATERIAL that is not easily cut with an angle grinder and the proper wheel. Titanium, Inconel, and other super alloys still cut fairly easy with an abrasive disc.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks#2211490Comment819534"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>$250 bucks? No way. </p>
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<p>It doesn't solve the actual problem with current locks - they can all be cut off with…</p>
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<p>Problem is there IS NO MATERIAL that is not easily cut with an angle grinder and the proper wheel. Titanium, Inconel, and other super alloys still cut fairly easy with an abrasive disc.<br/> <br/> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks#2211490Comment819534"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>$250 bucks? No way. </p>
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<p>It doesn't solve the actual problem with current locks - they can all be cut off with conventional angle cutters. I'd rather see that money sunk into materials research to develop lightweight, stronger metals that are more impervious to real problems. </p>
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</blockquote> Steering locks went through a…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-15:2211490:Comment:8195402014-05-15T21:42:55.319ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>Steering locks went through a brief period of popularity in Europe in the 70s and 80s. The main problem was that it required a non standard forkand headset.</p>
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<p>If this could be used on a standard fork and headset, it may have a future as a secondary lock, much like a rear wheel lock you see on Dutch bikes.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Anne said:…</cite></p>
<p>Steering locks went through a brief period of popularity in Europe in the 70s and 80s. The main problem was that it required a non standard forkand headset.</p>
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<p>If this could be used on a standard fork and headset, it may have a future as a secondary lock, much like a rear wheel lock you see on Dutch bikes.<br/> <br/> <cite>Anne said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819537&x=1#2211490Comment819619"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>what about this instead?</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be-ridden-1576946784" target="_blank">http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be...</a></p>
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<p>now add some geo-fence technology to that? plus a lock, of course...and that cat that comes out of nowhere and attacks the would-be thief...</p>
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</blockquote> I'm leery of any design which…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-15:2211490:Comment:8195372014-05-15T21:35:40.543ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>I'm leery of any design which feels the need to incorporate smartphone technology to make a better lock. After all, keys are so Analog!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819622&x=1#2211490Comment819622"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is…</p>
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<p>I'm leery of any design which feels the need to incorporate smartphone technology to make a better lock. After all, keys are so Analog!<br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-future-of-bike-locks?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A819622&x=1#2211490Comment819622"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is that a quality required in a lock?</p>
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</blockquote> I am always leery of reviews…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-15:2211490:Comment:8196222014-05-15T21:27:07.801ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is that a quality required in a lock?</p>
<p>I am always leery of reviews that in the first paragraph point out that a lock "looks amazing". Really? since when is that a quality required in a lock?</p> what about this instead?
http…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-15:2211490:Comment:8196192014-05-15T21:06:59.955ZAnnehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne59
<p>what about this instead?</p>
<p><a href="http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be-ridden-1576946784" target="_blank">http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be-ridden-1576946784</a></p>
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<p>now add some geo-fence technology to that? plus a lock, of course...and that cat that comes out of nowhere and attacks the would-be thief...</p>
<p>what about this instead?</p>
<p><a href="http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be-ridden-1576946784" target="_blank">http://gizmodo.com/this-lock-disables-steering-so-your-bike-cant-be-ridden-1576946784</a></p>
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<p>now add some geo-fence technology to that? plus a lock, of course...and that cat that comes out of nowhere and attacks the would-be thief...</p>