# Embedded Bicycle Locks The InterLock is Built-in to Your Bike for Easily Locking Up in a Snap By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlock References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/rides/the-interlock/) & [the-interlock](http://www.the-interlock.com) Forgetting your bike lock can put a damper on your day, which is why the InterLock [bicycle lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-rekey) is perfect for always keeping your lock on-hand and ready for use. The InterLock uses the hollow inner tubing of your bikes frame as a place to store your lock and is easily installed in a matter of minutes. Once installed, the InterLock is easily pulled out through the opening below your seat and locked up in a a few seconds. [Bicycle theft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) is a major problem for many big cities, which is why proper security measures are a must to keep your gear from getting stolen. The InterLock is perfect for cyclists who are constantly on-the-go and need a [security device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lock-ultra) that is convenient, and above all cost effective; the device sells for only $39. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Embedded Bicycle Locks:** Convenience and security converge with embedded bicycle locks, offering an innovative solution to the problem of bike theft. - **On-hand Bike Locks:** On-hand bike locks are a disruptive trend that ensures cyclists always have a lock readily accessible, minimizing the risk of theft. - **Cost-effective Security Devices:** Cost-effective security devices, like the InterLock, provide an affordable solution to protecting bicycles and combating theft. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Accessories:** The bicycle accessories industry can benefit from embedded bike locks as a way to enhance their products and offer added value to customers. - **Smart City Solutions:** Smart city solutions industry can tap into the embedded bicycle locks trend to contribute to increased urban security by providing innovative locking mechanisms. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility industry can leverage embedded bicycle locks to encourage more individuals to adopt cycling as a means of transportation, addressing the challenge of bicycle theft. ## 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) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.md) - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md) - [Connected Chain Link Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linka-lasso.md)