If the Scandinavian design has taught us anything, it is that less is more. What we need to do in all aspects of our lives is to keep things simple but smart, and that’s exactly what the LAAS O-Lock ...

I’d like to think that the only thing I need to live a car-free life is my bike and my enthusiasm. But it’s the extra gear that helps me stay as two-wheeled as possible. In this regular column, I take ...

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The best bike chain locks offer the flexibility to lock your bike to a range of anchors and can ...

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 ...

Every year, thousands of bikes are stolen across the country, amounting to millions if not billions of dollars in lost value. As bikes continue to evolve and prices continue to climb, the stakes for ...

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 ...

Using a traditional U-lock can be a hassle, as you have to pull it out of your bag, take it apart, then run its shackle through the bike's frame before putting it back together. The bike-mounted V-160 ...

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 ...