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Bike Lock Seating

The Multi-Tasking Seat That Doubles as a Bike Lock

— January 14, 2013 — Autos
Saddle Lock is an ingenious bike lock which aims to thwart thieves for good.

The lock is a system that is a part of the bike itself. By pushing back on the bicycle seat it will enter a locked position, which can only be repositioned with a code.

With the seat in its vertical position, it blocks the back wheel from spinning, rendering it useless for any potential robberies.

The best part is, it can be locked anywhere: in front of your house, on a busy public sidewalk: even in the middle of a desert. Although, if for some reason you got a bike into the middle of the desert, I'm sure there are bigger things to worry about.

This bike lock is the winner of a red dot award for its clever design concept.
Trend Themes
1. Embedded Bike Locks - The trend of embedding bike locks directly into the bicycle itself presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing bike security and convenience.
2. Multi-functional Bike Accessories - The trend of creating multi-functional bike accessories, such as bike seats that double as locks, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for combining convenience and functionality in cycling.
3. Smart Locks for Bicycles - The trend of developing smart bike locks, like the Saddle Lock, that utilize codes or technology for enhanced security creates disruptive innovation opportunities for improving bike theft prevention.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The bicycle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of embedded bike locks by implementing innovative locking systems directly into their products, increasing customer satisfaction and demand.
2. Cycling Accessories - The cycling accessories industry can explore the trend of multi-functional bike accessories, such as combining bike seats with integrated locks, to offer customers innovative and convenient solutions for bike security.
3. Smart Lock Technology - The smart lock technology industry can leverage the trend of smart locks for bicycles by developing advanced, code-based or technology-driven locking systems that provide enhanced security features and convenience for cyclists.
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