SkunkLock – the bike lock that fights back

It is fundamental to security that nothing is secure against a sufficiently determined & resourced attack. This applies to computer systems as well as physical security of premises & objects.

Case in point: bicycle theft.



Creators of SkunkLock believe they have a better solution: “The only bike lock that Fights Back.” – the lock is filled with a gas which induces vomiting & renders clothes unusable. If the structural integrity of the lock is compromised, the gas is released.





The Guardian: Bike lock developed that makes thieves immediately vomit
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/21/bike-lock-developed-that-makes-thieves-immediately-vomit

Digital Trends: SkunkLock is a lock that stinks when a thief tries to steal your bike
http://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/skunklock-bike-lock/

SkunkLock project on IndieGoGo:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/skunklock-the-only-bike-lock-that-fights-back-bicycle/x/9010251#/ / SkunkLock the only bike lock that fights back bike lock bicycle lock make thieves vomit try to steal your bike Daniel Idzkowski inventor entrepreneur San Francisco like to ride bikes friends had our bikes stolen over and over how lock could deter thief start revolution SkunkLock put dent bicycle and motorcycle theft unique chemical deterrent released lock compromised SkunkLock wakeup call thieves with tools know any existing bike lock can be cut within a minute 1.5 million bikes are stolen each year U-Locks vulnerable even simple hacksaws crowbars electronic locks fancy technology GPS tracking app enabled zapped into submission inexpensive taser serious thieves use serious tools battery operated angle grinders blow torches cut through a quality lock SkunkLock hardened medium-carbon steel U-Lock difficult compromise strongest U-Locks surprise pressurized inside noxious chemical deterrent slams would-be thief with noxious chemicals chemicals disgusting induce vomit majority of cases elicit instinctive response run away immediately risk vs. return ratio bikes perfectly suited professional and amateur thief Daylight thefts with angle grinders common major cities half bike thefts go unreported estimated value stolen bike market 2012 well over $350 million gone up over the years because bicycle prices have risen dramatically explosion of electric bikes making your lovely new bike even more valuable crooks thieves criminals street value stolen bike only 5%-10% original worth sell $40 on the black market good bike great bike protect SkunkLock crossbar high tensile strength steel lock bar hardened medium-carbon steel deterrent high security locking mechanism pressurized chemical deterent multiple replaceable keys permanent steel safe everyday use unique protection distinctive color scheme colour scheme warns would-be thief impending trouble design does NOT incorporate electronics batteries fail GPS devices disabled RFID destroyed with simple tools no electronics means no chance for failure pressurized deterrent adversely affects the thief attempt to steal your bike likely attract attention another benefit of a lock that fights back /