# Folding Bike Locks The Bordo 6000 Ecolution Protects Your Bike and the Environment By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-09-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bordo-6000-ecolution References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/abus-folding-bike-lock-recyclable/24281/pictures) & [abus](http://www.abus.com/eng) Capable of being broken down and fully recycled at the end of its useable life, the Abus Bordo 6000 Ecolution is an ecologically friendly [folding bike lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock). When you want to lock your bike, the Bordo 6000 Ecolution unfolds into a series of riveted links that provide variable [locking configurations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threefold-bicycles). After, when you're ready to depart with your bike, the lock folds into a tight little package that can then be attached to your [bike's frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike) or easily stored in a backpack. And when it comes time to retire the lock, it can be dismantled into its individual components and recycled thanks to an eco-friendly coating used on the lock bars and lock body. Although some cyclist might question the security of a bike lock that can be broken down and recycled, Abus does offer a number of models in assorted levels of security to help prevent thieves from riding off with your wheels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Bike Locks:** Opportunity for bike lock manufacturers to develop environmentally-friendly and sustainable products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Folding Bike Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers to innovate on bike accessories that offer convenient and compact storage solutions to consumers. - **Variable Locking Configurations:** Opportunity for bike lock manufacturers to develop adjustable locking configurations that offer customizability and increased security to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Industry:** Opportunity for bike industry to embrace eco-friendliness and create products that appeal to environmentally aware consumers. - **Outdoor Accessories Industry:** Opportunity for outdoor accessories manufacturers to develop flexible and space-saving storage products for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Security Industry:** Opportunity for security companies to innovate on variable locking configurations that offer increased security for personal, commercial and industrial use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Flexible Reinforced Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-goose-lock.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossby-geo.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md) - [Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priority-folder.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [German Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-hybrid.md)