Want your bike to still be there when you return? We’ve rounded up the right locks for every neighbourhood.
How to Fix a Rusty Bike Lock
Rusted bike lock? Discover a few methods that you can use to get that bike lock open again. It only takes a few minutes!
Can You Lock Your Bike to a Street Sign?
Can you lock your bike to a street sign? Check out our tips for securing your bike for if and when you can’t find a rack.
How Many Combinations Do Bike Locks Have?
Cheaper locks have fewer combinations than you think. If you want your bike to be there when you return, here’s what you need to know.
How Long Can You Leave Your Bike Locked Up?
If you’re the kind of person who would go back to get it, don’t leave your bike locked up for the longest you’ve got.
How to Deal With a Frozen Bicycle Lock
Bike locks can’t take the cold. If you’re trying to get on your bike and the lock is all seized up and frozen, here’s what you can do.
What to Do If Someone Locked Their Bike to Yours
It’s tempting to go to the hardware store and try to break it, we know. But here’s what you should do instead.
What to Do If You Lost the Key to Your Bike Lock
Lose the keys to your bike lock? Here’s how to handle the situation and be back on your back as soon as possible.
How to Make a DIY Bicycle Lock
Keep your bike from being stolen with the power of the Internet. Here’s everything you need to know to make a DIY bike lock.
What to Do When Your Bike Lock Won’t Open
Jammed bike lock? Here’s how to fix it—and the things to do to never have your lock jam on you ever again.
Can You Cut a Bike Lock with Bolt Cutters?
Your bicycle’s lock jammed or you lost the last key for it? Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of freeing the bike with bolt cutters.
What’s a Good Length for a Bike Lock?
A good lock will keep your bike safe when you’re not around. Now let’s get a little more specific.
Can You Change Your Bike Frame’s Color?
Yes, you can. The question is if you’re willing to pay up and have it done for you, or set several days aside to learn how to do it yourself.
Can You Bring a Bicycle Lock on a Plane?
Need to fly with your bike? Here’s how to maximize the chance of your bike lock passing airport security.
Can You Cut a Bike Lock With a Hacksaw?
Did you lose your bike lock key? Click here to see how to cut of your bike lock and free your bike.
Where Do I Carry My Bike Lock While Riding?
Cycling is great, but lugging bike locks isn’t! Check out some ideas on how to carry your bike lock easily and safely.
Are All Bike Lock Keys the Same?
No, they’re definitely not the same. Nor are they unique. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to your bike lock’s keys.
How to Lock Two Bikes Together, Properly
Two bikes are better than one, especially if you’re a bike thief. Here’s how to lock up your rides so that neither gets stolen.
How to Lock a Bike With Quick-Release Wheels
Don’t let your quick-release wheels disappear! Check out our guide to locking your bike wheels up tight.
Do Steel Bike Frames Rust?
The answer in a nutshell? They do. The only questions are how to recognize it before it becomes a problem—and what to do about it when it does.
Do Aluminum Bike Frames Crack?
All metal bicycle frames crack. The question is how easily and quickly does this happen—and what to do when it happens to yours.
Can You Lock Your Bike to a Lamppost?
Should you lock your bike to this streetlight? Check out our guide to the dos and don’ts of locking up your bike.
Can You Lock Your Bike to a Parking Meter?
You can. It’s your bike, and the parking meter’s just sitting there. Should you lock your bike to a parking meter? That’s a whole different story!
How to Lock Your Bike Without a Rack
Don’t let your bike get stolen again. When there’s no bike rack around, these tips and tricks will help you lock your bike securely.
Can You Ride a Bike With a Dent in the Frame?
You (or someone else) dent the frame of your bicycle. Can you still ride without worrying or do you have a problem to solve now?
Where Do Bicycle Frames Crack?
Bike frames inevitably fatigue and crack. And it usually happens in one of these four spots. So here’s how to inspect them.
Can You Lock Your Bike to a Tree?
If you can’t lock the bike to a rack, can you at least tree it? Why locking your bike to a tree isn’t a good idea—and what to do instead.
