# Stinky Bike Locks The Skunklock Uses Foul Odors to Stave Off Bike Thieves By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinky-bike-locks References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/skunklock-the-only-bike-lock-that-fights-back-bicycle) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/skunklock-the-only-bike-lock-that-fights-back-bicycle) There's a reason why nobody ever tried to steal anything from a skunk, and it has to do with the critter's odorous superpowers -- now, a new bike lock aims to take advantage of similar abilities by raising a nasty stink if anyone tries to tamper with it and steal your bike. Appropriately named the Skunklock, this bike lock looks like any old U-lock, but this belies the fact that it is fitted with a hidden chamber that is filled with pressurized and foul-smelling chemicals. If someone tries to cut into the lock, the chemical is released and creates a [nasty odor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deodorant-billboard) while also irritating the thief's eyes and possibly making them vomit. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia), the Skunklock bike lock will appeal to bicycle-owners in big cities, where bike theft is all too common. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-theft Bike Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative bike accessories that deter thieves in creative ways - **Odor-based Security Products:** Opportunity to create security products that use foul-smelling chemicals to deter unwanted behavior - **Crowdfunding for Innovative Security Products:** Opportunity to use crowdfunding platforms to raise capital for innovative security products ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** A chance for innovation in the bicycle industry to produce more secure bikes and accessories - **Security Industry:** Opportunity for the security industry to develop new products that use odor-based technologies instead of traditional alarms - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** An opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to target security-conscious consumers and back innovative security products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md) - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.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)