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# Foldable Smart Bike Locks
ZiiLock Boasts Biometric Identification Features & a Space-Saving Design

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziilock-smart-bike-lock
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ziilocks-first-foldable-smart-bike-lock-is-launching-on-indiegogo-300896096.html) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ziilock-the-first-foldable-proactive-bike-lock#/)

The ZiiLock smart bike lock sets itself apart with not great features for security but also a convenient, minimalist design that folds to conserve space when not in use. The smart bike lock boasts an [advanced biometric identification mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks) that's capable of recognizing up to 20 authorized fingerprints and unlocking in less than a second. When connected to a smartphone, the next-gen bike lock also supports single-tap unlocking and use of temporary access codes.

The bike lock promises to address the persistent problem of bike thefts with [durable temper-hardened steel bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock) that are linked by anti-drilling rivets. According to the creators of the ZiiLock, this design "provides the security of an U-Lock with the flexibility of a chain."

ZiiLock recently kicked off its crowdfunding campaign on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia), appealing to cyclists who would value the device's space-saving form and thoughtfully designed technology features.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Smart Bike Locks:** Opportunities for tech innovators to enhance security features and create space-saving designs for bike locks.
- **Biometric Identification Technology:** Potential for further integration of biometric identification technology in everyday devices to increase convenience and security for consumers.
- **Crowdfunding Campaigns for Tech Products:** Increasing trend of using crowdfunding campaigns to launch and appeal to early adopters for innovative tech products such as smart bike locks.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Bike Gear and Accessories:** Opportunities for companies to create new and innovative smart bike locks with advanced technology features that appeal to cyclists.
- **Cybersecurity:** Potential for companies to leverage biometric identification technology to enhance cybersecurity and protect against identity theft.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Increasing need for reliable and innovative crowdfunding platforms to support fundraising campaigns for innovative tech products such as smart bike locks.

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