For many urban dwellers there is only one bike lock they trust, which is none, as in they never leave their bike and never lock it up. However, there are times when there is no choice and the bike has to be left unguarded. Few would dare leave a nice bike unlocked for even a few minutes, and in those occasions it means brining a lock and chain along for the ride. The problem is how to carry the lock and chain.
It is generally agreed that riders shouldn’t wear the chain as a sash or even as a belt. Messengers and commuters may do it, but this can be a problem should there be an accident as it can limit access, or even cause a rider to be pinned under a vehicle. On the flip side, many riders simple wouldn’t dream of putting a chain around the bike frame. In other words there has to be a better way, and thanks to the Küat Racks Bottle Lock there is one!
This is a simple 5-foot long, 7.5mm braided steel cable lock that stores within a water bottle, complete with a lockable compartment suitable for locking keys or loose change. While it doesn’t provide any real advantage over other cable locks, and thus isn’t really recommended for daily commuters in cities with higher than average thefts of bicycles, it is good for those who can’t always bring their bike into a building, such as during that quick trip to the drug store or to pick up a takeout order.
Since the Küat Racks Bottle Lock won’t hold water, users might want to consider putting a second water bottle cage on the bike, just in case in they get thirsty – or lock up the bike for a minute while they go buy something to drink!
Küat Racks Bottle Lock at Jam Media Collective
[Via Gizmodo: Küat Racks Bike Lock Camouflages Itself As A Water Bottle]