# Foldable Bike Locks Altor Makes Thwarting Bike Theft Convenient By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-bike-lock References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/altor-titanium-foldable-bike-lock-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1282151086/560g) Although it's pretty uncommon to even think about leaving a bike unlocked in a busy city, it can be a pain to not only find a proper place to park it, but to carry around a lock while riding it. That's where this [foldable bike lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) comes into play. It is made out of [Grade 5 titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanomax) and weighs just 560 gram (about 1.3 pounds). Manufactured out of Bethlehem, PA, the folding bike lock was conceived by Altor co-founder and CEO Dylan Cato. He identified a growing problem other companies are perpetuating for increased bike security: bigger and thicker steel locks. By changing up the material, he was able to create something that is significantly lighter and stronger than traditional designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Bike Locks:** Creating bike locks made of lighter materials than traditional steel, such as Grade 5 titanium, provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bike security industry. - **Foldable Lock Technology:** Introducing foldable design elements to bike locks allows for more convenient storage and transportation, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the bike accessories market. - **Enhanced Bike Security Solutions:** Addressing the problem of bike theft by developing stronger and more secure locking mechanisms, like the Altor foldable bike lock made from Grade 5 titanium, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the bike security industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bike Security:** The bike security industry can explore disruptive innovation by adopting lightweight materials and foldable designs for bike locks, offering convenience and improved security to users. - **Bike Accessories:** In the bike accessories industry, incorporating foldable lock technology into product offerings presents a disruptive innovation opportunity, enabling riders to easily carry and store their locks. - **Metal Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industries specializing in metal materials, specifically Grade 5 titanium, have an opportunity for disruptive innovation by catering to the demand for lighter and stronger bike lock solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Featherweight Folding Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-bicycle.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Adventurous Folding Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbike-change-adventure.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md)