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Square-Shaped Bike Locks

The Vier Bicycle Lock Has an Innovative New Design

— August 9, 2014 — Autos
The Vier bicycle lock, designed by California cyclists Allen and Paige Young, is designed to offer the security of a typical U-shaped lock while being easy to dismantle into a compact package when not in use.

This bicycle lock comprises a pair of cylindrical locking components and two shackles, all of which are made of hardened vinyl-covered steel. To lock your bike, you simply have to insert the shackles into the locking bodies. Once locked together, the Vier has 1.5 tons pull strength. It is also pick-resistant and drill-resistant.

The developers of this innovatively designed bicycle lock have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds to bring their invention to production. A pledge of $65 will get you a lock if and when they're ready to go.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Bike Locks - The Vier bicycle lock's dismantlable design showcases the trend of compact bike locks, allowing for easy storage and portability.
2. Enhanced Security Features - The Vier bicycle lock's pick-resistant and drill-resistant materials highlight the trend of bike locks incorporating advanced security features for added protection.
3. Crowdfunding for Bicycle Innovations - The Vier bicycle lock's Kickstarter campaign exemplifies the trend of utilizing crowdfunding platforms to finance and bring innovative bike inventions to market.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Accessories - The Vier bicycle lock's unique design presents an opportunity for the bicycle accessories industry to offer compact and secure locking solutions.
2. Security Systems - The Vier bicycle lock's advanced security features suggest potential collaboration opportunities between the bicycle industry and the security systems industry.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - The Vier bicycle lock's successful Kickstarter campaign showcases the potential growth and demand for crowdfunding platforms within the cycling industry.
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