TiGr looks like a length of packaging strap, but is made from titanium
TiGr is a newly invented bike lock which uses a titanium band instead of a chain, shackle or cable. The lightweight “bow” is secured by a titanium-encased Abloy Protec steel lock, and is long enough to thread through both wheels and around a secure post.
The TiGr comes from cyclist and lock-maniac John Loughlin, who is funding his project through — where else? — Kickstarter. In his testing, the lock has proved to be resistant to a 48-inch bolt cutter, and it is also difficult to saw as the band just won’t stay still.
AS well as being light (the stronger 1.25-inch bow without the lock weighs 19.6 ounces or 549 grams) it is also easy to carry. When not in use the band wraps around the head-tube and seat-tube, running along the length of the top-tube. It is held in place by straps, but you’ll have to throw the lock into a pocket or bag.
To get one of these locks, you’ll need to pitch a minimum of $100. The final retail price is hard to determine as there is both further testing to do, and the Kickstarter pitching bundles are somewhat intermixed. Still, if it delivers the holy grail of locks — strength and lightness — then Loughlin can sell it for pretty much whatever he pleases.
TiGr: Titanium Lock as Cool as your Bike [Kickstarter via Bicycle Design]
See Also:
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- Exploding Lock Marks Thieves, Ruins Bike
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