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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you are looking for the best bike lock, it can be easy to fall into a rabbit hole of never-ending research. Instead, I've done that for you. I spent months interviewing representatives from leading ...

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 ...

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 ...

Investing in one of the best lightweight bike locks could be a great idea to help you avoid opportunistic theft, while still not weighing you down when you're riding. There are plenty of excellent ...