# Bike-Steering Locks The Bike-Loc Handlebars Let You Use Your Handlebars to Lock Up Your Bike By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-loc-handlebars References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/05/03/bike-lock-handlebars/) Designer Jaryn Miller has come up with an ingenious way to stop [bike thieves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case) making off with your precious two-wheeler. The Bike-Loc Handlebars is a bike lock that also doubles as your handlebars. The idea behind the Bike-Loc Handlebars is that if a thief wants to steal your bike, they will have to cut through the lock, which also doubles as your handlebars. Sawing the lock in half means sawing the handlebars in half, leaving the bike unable to be ridden properly. The design itself is quite ingenious and is certainly as good or better than the many bike locks on the market today. Check out the Bike-Loc Handlebars along with some other creative and cool [bicycle locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) from the Trend Hunter archives here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dual-purpose Locks:** Designing locks that serve another function other than just locking, resulting in added value for consumers. - **Integrating Design with Security:** Creating security solutions that are also visually appealing and aesthetically integrated into the product design. - **Innovative Theft Prevention:** Developing new ways to prevent theft that are effective, unique, and easily integrated into everyday products for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Developing secure and practical lock designs for outdoor and adventure gear like skis, snowboards, and kayaks. - **Automotive:** Designing auto locks that serve multiple functions such as steering wheel locks or car seat locks. - **Smart Homes:** Integrating high-tech security solutions such as biometric scanning or facial recognition into household items like locks or even furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [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) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md)