# Biometric Bike Brake Locks The 'WALSUN' Bike Disc Lock Weighs in at Just 220 Grams By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-disc-lock References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/bike-lock-14-01-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/walsun/the-small-advanced-fingerprint-bike-lockwalsun?utm_source=www.geeky-gadgets.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=a18b7168) The 'WALSUN' bike disc lock is a compact piece of security equipment for cyclists that will enable them to keep their ride safe and secure at all times without the need for large or heavy conventional locks. The bike lock works by being positioned onto the disc brakes of a bicycle and will immediately disable it to prevent it from being rode. The lock weighs in at just 220 grams, which makes it a highly portable unit for [urban cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2) to keep nearby when going around town to allow for quick securing along the way. The 'WALSUN' bike disc lock has a [biometric design functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks) that can be quickly unlocked with the touch of a [single fingerprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock), while the internal memory provides storage for up to 40 sets of users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Bike Security:** The trend of compact, lightweight bike security options provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of smaller, more portable locks and anti-theft devices for urban cyclists. - **Biometric Lock Technology:** The trend of incorporating biometric technology into bike locks opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of personalized, secure access control for cyclists. - **Smart Lock Storage:** The trend of bike locks with internal memory for multiple users presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of smart locks that can be easily shared and accessed by multiple individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cycling & Bike Accessories:** The cycling and bike accessories industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing compact bike security solutions and incorporating biometric technology into their product offerings. - **Information Technology & Security:** The information technology and security industry can tap into the trend of incorporating biometric technology into bike locks to develop innovative access control solutions that prioritize user security and convenience. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can leverage the trend of bike locks with internal memory to create smart lock solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing home security systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Flexible Reinforced Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-goose-lock.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md)