Frame Locks

A frame lock can be found on almost every city bicycle in the Netherlands, and we expect it being just as useful in the English speaking parts of the world. A frame lock is mounted on the frame so you can always lock your bike, and even when your bike has no screw holes there are adapters for sale. Furthermore, a frame lock does not make a rattling sound and it does not damage the paint of the bicycle. A disadvantage of this lock is that it often does not offer enough protection against theft: your bike can be carried into a van even while locked with a frame lock. That is why we always advise to use a secondary lock to secure your bike to a tree or lamp post. Fortunately, many frame locks have the option of an insert chain or cable.