TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
Jun 28, 2026
A $280 bike lock on a $10,000 e-bike.
I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but th
e combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes it worth considering.
TMD's first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain wrapped in a soft and lightweight sleeve of high performance Dyneema and Kevlar fibers. That makes this lock tough, yet flexible enough to conveniently wrap arou …
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