The 'Sherlock' Bike Lock Stays Hidden in the Handlebars Until Needed
Michael Hemsworth — June 6, 2016 — Tech
References: sherlock.bike & thegadgetflow
Many bicycle locks are designed to be somewhat flashy and easy to see to let thieves know a bike is protected, but the 'Sherlock' takes a different approach. Designed to be hidden inside the handlebars of a bike, the 'Sherlock' works to protect a bike without altering its physical appearance.
Outfitted with smart technology, the 'Sherlock' bicycle locks are designed to stay connected to bike owners via their smartphones. This enables riders to keep track of their bike in real-time and track it with GPS if it is stolen while it's locked up.
'Sherlock' bicycle locks are designed to stay hidden to thwart thieves from disabling them to ensure that if theft occurs that it's easy to keep track.
Outfitted with smart technology, the 'Sherlock' bicycle locks are designed to stay connected to bike owners via their smartphones. This enables riders to keep track of their bike in real-time and track it with GPS if it is stolen while it's locked up.
'Sherlock' bicycle locks are designed to stay hidden to thwart thieves from disabling them to ensure that if theft occurs that it's easy to keep track.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Bike Locks - Bicycle lock manufacturers should consider incorporating modern technology to enhance bike security, such as GPS tracking and real-time smartphone connectivity.
2. Discreet Security Measures - In the security industry, there is an opportunity to develop more stealthy protection measures, such as designs that remain hidden or are harder to disable.
3. Personal Asset Tracking - The use of GPS technology for tracking valuable personal property is a growing trend, with opportunities for innovative solutions for bike theft prevention and recovery.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bicycle companies can create a competitive advantage by offering innovative security features as a value-added component on their products.
2. Smart Home/iot - There are opportunities for tech companies to develop smart home/IoT platforms that incorporate bike theft prevention and smart lock functionality for personal asset protection.
3. Security & Surveillance - Security companies can develop discreet and innovative bike security products that improve theft prevention and asset recovery for individuals and communities.
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