The worst kind of people in the world are the ones that steal bikes. Commuting on a bike is tough. It is absolutely gut-wrenching when you come back to find that your bike has been stolen. I’ve had my bike stolen in middle school and that awful feeling is still burned in my memory. Choosing the right bike lock is critical to prevent thieves from stealing your bike. If you skimp on a bike lock, you will get your bike stolen. Don’t even bother getting a cable lock. Any amateur can grab a pair of bolt cutters and make off with your bike in seconds.
The best bike locks do a good job of preventing tools like bolt cutters from chopping the lock open. However, these locks can be impractical because they are extremely heavy. Not to mention with enough time, any bike lock can be broken. ABUS, the security expert for mobile safety, is taking a different approach to bike security with the release of the Bordo Alarm.
The Bordo Alarm is the world’s first alarmed folding bike lock. This lock has a level 10 security which means it offers maximum protection and it is geared towards bikes locked in areas of high-theft risk. The lock has a maximum length of 90 centimeters and its foldable design makes it easy to carry around with you when you are riding your bike.
The highlight of the Bordo Alarm is the intelligent 3D movement sensor that triggers a 100-decibel alarm if an attack is attempted. It is able to discern if the movement is accidental such as someone brushing by the lock. The 100-decibel alarm is activated when someone is making an attempt to break the lock. For those that are curious, 100 decibels is equivalent to a jackhammer going off. The sheer volume of the alarm is sure to deter any thief from making any further attempts to steal your bike. The alarm will stop when movement on the lock stops.
The Bordo Alarm takes a great approach towards bike security. It features a foldable design with a special hardened steel that offers maximum protection. Combine an alarm that gets as loud as a jackhammer and you’ve got yourself the total package when it comes to bike security. You can find the Bordo Alarm at ABUS for $169.99