# Dual-Purpose Bike Bolts Cheng-Tsung Feng's Pedal Lock Thwarts Thieves in Two Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-lock References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/pedal-lock) & [chengtsung](http://www.chengtsung.com/2012/01/pedal-lock.html) The Pedal Lock shows that not everything has to be so cut and dry. A pedal may serve a specific purpose, but that doesn't mean it can't be utilized for another. By giving it a dual function, the creators of the Pedal Lock eliminate the need for extra [bicycle accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand) in addition to broadly inspiring people to look at their possessions with new eyes. Conceived by Taiwan-based designer Cheng-Tsung Feng, the Pedal Lock recently received a Red Dot Award for design concept. On a more intuitive level, the Pedal Lock ensures that [potential bike thieves are thwarted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) in the end. By destroying the Pedal Lock, they also destroy their chances of riding away scot-free. The Pedal Lock secures both pedals on either side of a tire to prevent it from turning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-purpose Products:** Exploring ways to give products multitasking capabilities can increase convenience and decrease clutter. - **Anti-theft Technology:** Incorporating anti-theft features into products can provide added security and peace of mind for consumers. - **Sustainable Design:** Designing products that serve multiple functions can help minimize waste and promote sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Accessories:** There is an opportunity for innovation within the bicycle accessories industry to create products that serve multiple functions and increase security. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Incorporating dual functionality and anti-theft features into products can set companies apart in the highly competitive design and manufacturing industry. - **Sustainability:** The Pedal Lock serves as an example of how sustainable design concepts can be applied to a variety of industries to create products that are both practical and environmentally friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Bike Security-Enhancing Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-wheelnutz.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Solid Axle Wheel Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinhead-m9.md) - [Leverage-Providing Cycling Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverageproviding-cycling-multitool.md)