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# Multipurpose Bike Ads
Knog Bike Locks are More than Just an Anti-Theft Device

By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knog-bike-locks
References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36467/) & [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2010/12/knog-bike-locks-photos.php)

One look at the Knog Bike Locks ad and you will see why these [ads are entertaining and brilliant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads). How many bike locks do you know of that can handle the weight of a car?

One of the brilliant components of the Knog Bike Locks ads is that they show how versatile the [anti-theft devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock) can be. Coming in a [wide array of show-stopping colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-designs), the silicone locks can apparently be used as a jump rope, bracelet, car pulley or whatever your imagination chooses!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Versatile Bike Locks:** Opportunity for bike lock manufacturers to create versatile locks that serve multiple purposes beyond just securing bikes.
- **Colorful Anti-theft Devices:** Opportunity for companies to create visually appealing, colorful anti-theft devices that catch consumers' attention.
- **Creative Advertising Strategies:** Opportunity for marketers to develop entertaining and brilliant ads that showcase the versatility and unique features of their products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Bicycle Accessories:** Bicycle accessory manufacturers can explore innovative designs and functionalities to create multipurpose locks and other accessories.
- **Security Solutions:** Security companies have the opportunity to develop colorful and versatile anti-theft devices for various applications beyond just bicycles.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising agencies and marketers can leverage creative advertising strategies to promote and highlight the unique features of products like bike locks.

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