Bike Locks
You've invested so much time, love, and money into picking out, building, and maintaining your bicycle--be sure to keep it yours by locking it up well when it's unattended. BikeTiresDirect sells tough, sturdy locks that won't break the bank. Kryptonite is one of our favorite lock manufacturers who make a wide range of locks offering many levels of protection, weight and cost. Whether you're looking for a lightweight cable to secure your wheels or a beefy u-lock for big city or college campus bike parking, we can help you out.
The strongest of the strong is the Kryptonite New York 3000 Lock, which comes with free lifetime key registration and a $3000 anti-theft guarantee. If you don't need something quite that tough, or just don't want to carry around so much weight, we recommend the Kryptonite Evolution Mini U-Lock, which is plenty for all but the highest-theft areas. It's smaller than other u-locks, with just enough room to fit around your bike and a bike rack, with no room to spare for a thief's crowbar. Plus, it'll fit in your back pocket. It also comes with key registration and a $2000 guarantee.
For extra security, use a u-lock and a cable lock, as in the Kryptonite Keeper 512 Cable and Combo Lock, an economical pair that will let you secure both wheels, or your helmet, or whatever else you'd like, in addition to your frame. If you're worried about your wheels, you might also replace your quick-release skewers with Delta Axlerodz, which require an allen wrench to remove, discouraging thieves.
