# Microchip Bicycle Locks The PubLock Public Bike Lock System Uses RFID Chips to Secure Bicycles By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-04-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-bike-lock References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/04/public-bike-lock.html) & [publock](http://publock.com) An RFID public bike lock system is bringing an old method of transportation into the future. The PubLock fits onto any existing bicycle rack and uses a personal RFID card for access and security. This system means you will never have to carry a bike lock around with you again. Created by engineers Alex Neier and Joe Hill, the public bike lock is designed to be sturdy as well as tamper-proof. This means it won't easily break apart through standard wear and tear or attempted thievery, and therefore reduce [instances of theft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) all together. The system is also intuitive and easy to use. Especially with many schools installing [RFID technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dr2-max-retrofit-smart-lock) in student cards, the proliferation of this sort of system could result in never needing to carry around a bicycle lock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **RFID Bike Locks:** The rise of RFID technology in bike locks offers innovative solutions for secure bike storage and encourages further development in this field. - **Public Bike Lock Systems:** The PubLock RFID-based bike lock system may inspire new ways to create tamper-proof public bike locking infrastructure for cities and municipalities. - **Personal Access RFID Cards:** The integration of personal RFID cards to bicycle security could lead to new applications in personal device security or access control at large. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Industry:** The bike lock industry will now have to adapt to RFID technology and incorporate it into their products. - **Smart City Industry:** The smart city infrastructure industry could start to incorporate RFID bike locking systems into urban infrastructure, making biking more accessible. - **RFID Technology Industry:** The implementation of RFID technology in bike locks could potentially inspire new products and innovations in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Sleek Office Storages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-locker-system.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [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) - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.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)