# Angle Grinder-Proof Bike Locks The Altor 'SAF Lock' Withstands Up to 30 Minutes of Cutting By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saf-lock References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/altor-saf-lock/60969/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/saf-lock-the-first-angle-grinder-proof-bike-lock#/) The rise in popularity of [urban cycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40) has also increased instances of [bicycle theft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock), which is increasing the demand for products like the Altor 'SAF Lock.' The lock is designed with a hardened steel core that's surrounded by an aluminum shell that work together to prevent cutters or grinders from disabling them when the owner isn't around. This is reported by the brand to make the lock resistant to up to 30 minutes of [cutting from an angle grinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket), which will keep bicycles safer from theft than ever. The Altor 'SAF Lock' weighs in at 13.7 pounds, which makes it more suitable for placement at offices or a home without having to be carried with the rider. Image Credit: Altor Locks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bike Security:** The trend of urban cycling is increasing the demand for advanced bike security products. - **Cut-resistant Locks:** Demand for more advanced, cut-resistant bike locks is a growing trend in the cycling industry. - **Heavy-duty Locks:** There is a rising trend in demand for more heavy-duty bike locks to prevent theft. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling:** The cycling industry has an opportunity to innovate advanced, cut-resistant bike locks to meet the growing demand for bike security. - **Security:** The security industry can develop new products such as advanced bike locks to cater to the growing demand for bike security. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry has an opportunity to focus on innovating bike security products to reduce bike theft and encourage cycling as a mode of transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indestructible Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldylock-forever.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Connected Chain Link Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linka-lasso.md) - [Flexible Reinforced Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-goose-lock.md) - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.md) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Bike Security-Enhancing Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-wheelnutz.md) - [Ultra-Secure Gravel eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasecure-gravel-ebikes.md)