I don't have anything to do with this guy except that I back his project as it was exactly what I was looking for for my new town bike.
A lock to protect my front wheel, fire and forget-style. Fantastic. Why hasn't a big company come to this conclusion yet?
I'm just spreading the word as I hope this gets funded. And as it seems there are at least some bicyclists around here (outside of the US ). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/76 ... nav_search
hmmm... it's clever, but it would only deter opportunistic thieves, not the serious guys with angle grinders (which is also true of a chain/cable that goes around both wheels, only then you wouldn't need this device)
there are only two proven ways to avoid having your bike stolen: lock it in a secure location or own a bike so shit no one would steal it
@LawL: and then your back wheel gets stolen... and/or your saddle. That's the strength of this lock. Lock it once and forget about it. No need to carry/drive around 2 or 3 heavier locks and chains/cables.
@seremtan: true, it is just against the opportunistic thief. But it's a compromise.
I thought the whole point of quick release skewers was about being able to release your front wheel so that you can place it next to the rear wheel and lock both wheels and frame using the same lock. Not sure tho.
i thought quick release was a carry-over from competitive cycling, where being able to swap a wheel with a flat in double-quick time was the difference between winning and not winning
@Obs+seremtan: I just thought quick release is where we are at and we have to handle it. As a commuter I don't want the hassle to unscrew anything. And I don't want 2 or more locks (with cables) to secure the means of traveling to work 5 days a week. With this lock I only need one more chain to secure the rear wheel and saddle. Off course, it depends on each individual's equipment whether they feel the need for it or not.
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