# Frame-Attached Bike Locks The Yerka Project Makes Stealing Bikes Difficult By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yerka-project References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/yerka-project-bicycle-frame-lock-designboom-08-19-2014/) & [nadiemelaroba.cl](http://www.nadiemelaroba.cl/) The Yerka Project is an endeavor by three individuals from Chile, who aim to take the incentive away from thieves to steal bikes. Their answer is to include the lock in the frame itself, so that the only way to take a bike would be to damage it first, making it far less appealing to take in the first place. This project will help a number of avid bikers who constantly worry about whether or not their bike will be safe when left in certain areas. Locks are cut on bikes numerous times daily, but if the bike is scuffed up in the process, then the likelihood of this would go down immensely, which is an appealing prospect. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/yerka-project-bicycle-frame-lock-designboom-08-19-2014/), [nadiemelaroba.cl](http://www.nadiemelaroba.cl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Frame-attached Bike Locks:** Innovative lock designs that are integrated into the bike's frame for increased security against theft. - **Damage-deterrent Anti-theft Solutions:** Development of products and solutions that make theft or damage to the product less appealing to prevent unauthorized usage. - **Integrated Security Measures:** Integration of multiple security features into a single product for enhanced safety measures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Developing new anti-theft technologies for the bicycles they manufacture to attract security-conscious customers. - **Urban Transportation:** Public transportation companies can innovate by incorporating secure bike parking options accessible to people who use bikes first and then public transport. - **Security and Surveillance:** Developing sophisticated anti-theft solutions that help deter bike theft while ensuring maximum surveillance and monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.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) - [Impenetrable Cyclist Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litelok-x1.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) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md)