From U-locks and folding locks to heavy-duty chains, we tested 15 bicycle locks – with an angle grinder! – to find out which offer real protection ...

The only line of defense against bike thieves is a bike lock. If you're going to actively use your bicycle and leave it on the streets, you have to lock it properly. If you lock it, but not the right ...

Bicycle chains can be a real drag. The keyed U-locks and combination cables that keep your bike safe are difficult to haul around, being not only heavy but also bulky. A decent cable lock can’t be ...

Our pick of the best lightweight bike locks that are small, portable, and offer reasonable protection ...

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 ...

What do you call a bunch of locks piled on the ground? I have no idea. (Photos: Josh Ross/BikePortland) Bike theft is a huge issue in Portland and many of you are rightfully concerned about what it ...

Cities are graveyards for stolen bikes, with bent wheels and ragged frames hanging off anything nailed to the ground, sometimes with a sawed-through bike lock lying in plain sight. The air is thick ...

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, ...